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

7 past transactions

GRIPNR

Seed Round in 2022
Gripnr is a Web3 technology company focused on transforming the tabletop gaming industry by integrating blockchain technology. The company has developed a platform that offers classic tabletop roleplaying and storytelling games designed for on-chain play, utilizing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for player characters. This innovative approach allows players to own, trade, and utilize digital versions of their favorite game assets, enhancing accessibility and engagement in the gaming experience. Gripnr aims to ensure that players, creators, and collectors are recognized and compensated for their contributions, promoting a more inclusive and rewarding gaming ecosystem.

Niko Niko

Seed Round in 2013
Niko Niko develops an emotion tracking and analytics platform that simplifies the process of monitoring mood data within teams. The platform captures qualitative signals such as moods, sentiment, and emotions, transforming them into actionable insights. By integrating this emotional data with performance metrics, Niko Niko provides team leaders with valuable information related to sales, employee retention, and overall team morale. This enables managers to quickly assess the emotional landscape and productivity levels of their teams through customizable prompts delivered via email and phone. The app is rooted in positive psychology, making it an engaging tool for fostering a supportive work environment.

Disruption

Seed Round in 2013
Disruption Corporation is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in startup and early-stage companies, particularly in the Internet sector. Based in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in Mountain View, California, the firm targets post-seed companies and those in the transition between seed and Series A funding rounds. Disruption typically invests between $250,000 and $1 million in companies that have average annual revenues of around $1 million. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses on tech-enabled companies across various sectors, including communication, media, food, supply chain management, and information technology. Disruption Corporation was acquired by 1776 Campus, Inc., reflecting its commitment to evolving the private market and enhancing wealth management for its participants.

Neighborland

Seed Round in 2012
Neighborland, Inc. is a public engagement platform that facilitates collaboration between local residents, government agencies, developers, and civic organizations. Established in 2011 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company allows neighborhood residents to share ideas, support one another, and connect based on shared interests. The platform enables planners and stakeholders to engage in a participatory and equitable manner, providing tools for hosting projects, publishing updates, conducting surveys, and gathering insights from various sources. With over 3 million participants, Neighborland has demonstrated significant social and economic impact through its partnerships, achieving more effective community engagement than traditional outreach methods. As of April 2020, Neighborland operates as a subsidiary of Nextdoor, Inc.

Lucid

Series A in 2011
Lucid is an audience platform for sourcing and understanding human answers, real deterministic data about human behavior at scale. It develops Fulcrum, a global marketplace for market research sample, and introduced programmatic buying and selling to the market research industry. It also created Federated Sample, a full-service sample provider that, using our proprietary technology, empowers clients to do market research. Its AdTech business unit is called Proof and delivers real-time digital media measurement audience and effectiveness. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jackson Square Group

Seed Round in 2010
Jackson Square Group, LLC, established in 2010 and located in New Orleans, Louisiana, operates as a market research technology firm. The company develops technologies designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of collecting data and intelligence from consumer markets. By leveraging its innovative solutions, Jackson Square Group enables clients to manage their business operations more effectively, thereby improving decision-making and strategic planning based on consumer insights.

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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