The Idea Village
Overview
The Idea Village is a New Orleans-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2000 to identify, support, and retain entrepreneurial talent in the Gulf Coast region. It operates as a startup accelerator, offering programs such as IDEAinstitute for idea-stage founders and VILLAGEx for later-stage companies poised for rapid growth. In 2023, The Idea Village launched the Momentum Fund, an affiliated $6.7 million venture fund to provide capital to graduates of its accelerator programs. The organization also produces New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) to connect founders with investors and mentors.
Portfolio Companies
23
Website
ideavillage.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Roots | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| CampusKnot | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Bea's Bayou Skincare | Jun 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| TrayAway | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Tahda Baby | Nov 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is The Idea Village based?
The Idea Village is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
When was The Idea Village founded?
Founding year information for The Idea Village is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The Idea Village have?
The Idea Village has 23 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Idea Village's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Brass Roots, CampusKnot, Bea's Bayou Skincare, TrayAway, Tahda Baby.
What was The Idea Village's most recent investment shown here?
The Idea Village's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CampusKnot in 2025.
What sectors does The Idea Village focus on?
The Idea Village focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does The Idea Village focus on?
The Idea Village typically invests at the Early stage.
What is The Idea Village's AUM?
The Idea Village's assets under management are estimated between $6.7M and $6.7M.