Voodoo Ventures

Voodoo Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm and internet incubator located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 2003 by Chris Schultz, the firm focuses on investing in startups and fostering entrepreneurship in the Gulf South region. Voodoo Ventures has provided seed capital to several companies, including Huckabuck, Inc., siteMighty, Inc., and Flatsourcing, Inc. In addition to funding, the firm offers consulting and mentoring services to local entrepreneurs, helping them develop business plans, business models, and software prototypes. Voodoo Ventures aims to connect these emerging companies with angel investors and venture capital firms in Louisiana, actively contributing to the growth of the local startup ecosystem.

Chris Schultz

Founder

Past deals in Louisiana

Neighborland

Seed Round in 2012
Neighborland, Inc. is a public engagement platform based in New Orleans, Louisiana, that facilitates collaboration between local residents, government agencies, developers, and civic organizations. Established in 2011, the platform allows community members to share ideas, support one another, and connect over common interests. It provides tools for project hosting, content publication, donation acceptance, survey conduction, and insight collection, enabling stakeholders to engage more effectively with their communities. Since its inception, over 3 million individuals have participated in Neighborland's initiatives, contributing to projects that have generated more than $3 billion in social and economic impact. As of April 2020, Neighborland operates as a subsidiary of Nextdoor, Inc.

Lucid

Series A in 2011
Lucid Holdings, LLC specializes in developing platforms for market research, focusing on sourcing and understanding human behavior through data. The company offers Fulcrum, a global marketplace that facilitates the procurement of survey samples and integrates programmatic buying and selling for enhanced transparency. Additionally, it provides Federated Sample, a full-service solution that assists clients in conducting market research using proprietary technology. Lucid also operates an AdTech unit named Proof, which offers real-time measurement of digital media effectiveness and audience engagement. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lucid has expanded its presence with offices in major cities worldwide, including New Delhi, Gurgaon, London, New York, and Sydney. Lucid Holdings, LLC was previously known as Federated Sample, LLC until its name change in 2015 and is a subsidiary of Jackson Square Group, LLC.

Jackson Square Group

Seed Round in 2010
Jackson Square Group is a market research technology firm. Based in New Orleans, the firm creates technologies that maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of gathering data and intelligence from consumer markets.

Flatstack

Seed Round in 2007
Flatstack, based in Hungary, specializes in developing software solutions and web-enabled devices for remote monitoring and control of electronic equipment. The company employs modern tools and agile methodologies to tailor its processes to the specific needs of its clients, whether they are start-ups seeking to create rapid prototypes or established firms needing specialized programming support. Flatstack's software development suite is designed to enhance business productivity by accelerating product development and fostering the exchange of innovative ideas. This approach allows clients to improve their revenue and operational efficiency through high-quality coding and responsive collaboration.
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