New Orleans Startup Fund

The New Orleans Startup Fund is a nonprofit venture fund focused on business creation and innovation in the 10-parish Greater New Orleans region. The Fund exists to accelerate the growth of early-stage, pre-revenue companies looking for proof-of-concept capital.

The Startup Fund’s mission is to create jobs and economic prosperity for the 10-parish Greater New Orleans region by providing seed capital and business assistance to early-stage firms that demonstrate significant growth potential

PowerMoves.NOLA

Launched in 2014, PowerMoves.NOLA is an initiative created by the New Orleans Startup Fund to facilitate an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem and help minority-owned businesses in the city to scale. By providing legal, financial, and strategic guidance, PowerMoves.NOLA aims to close the gap for entrepreneurs of color.

Ultimately, the program’s goal is to improve the economic security of families, increase revenue, and expand employment in local businesses led by entrepreneurs of color.

Funding for PowerMoves.NOLA is generously provided by a grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.