Innovation Catalyst
Overview
Innovation Catalyst is a nonprofit venture development organization and venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-growth companies based in Louisiana. It was formed by community leaders to broaden Louisiana's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The organization manages several initiatives, including The Catalyst Fund (a non-profit, evergreen seed fund), the Red Stick Angel Network, and is the General Partner for the for-profit Greaux Innovation Ventures fund created in 2024. It focuses on being the first institutional money after friends and family, with a particular interest in supporting women, minority, and veteran-founded companies.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
innovationcatalyst.usInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrayAway | Aug 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| CampusKnot | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| QiMana Inc. | Feb 2025 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Glass Half Full | Aug 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| OfficerReports | Dec 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Innovation Catalyst based?
Innovation Catalyst is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
When was Innovation Catalyst founded?
Founding year information for Innovation Catalyst is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Innovation Catalyst have?
Innovation Catalyst has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Innovation Catalyst's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include TrayAway, CampusKnot, QiMana Inc., Glass Half Full, OfficerReports.
What was Innovation Catalyst's most recent investment?
Innovation Catalyst's most recent investment on Caplight was in TrayAway in 2026.
What sectors does Innovation Catalyst focus on?
Innovation Catalyst focuses on Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Innovation Catalyst focus on?
Innovation Catalyst typically invests at the Early stage.