Beresford Ventures

Since the founding in 2018 by three Floridians, Beresford Ventures has added four partners and has invested $9 million in over 140 companies across sectors and geographies, primarily in the pre-seed rounds.

Elevate Capital

Elevate Capital is the nation’s first institutional venture capital fund that specifically targets investments in underserved entrepreneurs—such as women and ethnic minorities, or those with limited access regionally to capital and opportunities. We support visionaries with disruptive ideas and products through two specialized investment vehicles.

Etre Venture Capital

être Venture Capital is spearheaded by partners Jennifer Kuan and Hillary Talbot, who bring a wealth of experience to the firm. They firmly believe that the next generation of entrepreneurs will make a significant impact due to their diverse perspectives and unwavering determination to create a better world. Their focus lies in venture investing for a better world. They offer advisory services, equity and debt financing, as well as funding for startups at the pre-seed to series stage.

Hackett Robertson Tobe Group

The Hackett Group, LLC (“THG”) is a boutique pension and investment consulting practice based in New Orleans and was founded by Toni Hackett Antrum in 2011. The firm is an independent institutional investment consulting firm and a registered Investment Adviser (RIA) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Hackett Group provides customized investment counsel and consulting services primarily to public funds, retirement plan sponsors, fiduciaries, private and political subdivisions. The firm is Woman and Minority owned and is a DBE, certified by the City of New Orleans.

New Orleans BioFund

The New Orleans BioFund was created to support small businesses in the region looking to grow, create jobs, and contribute to the economic revitalization of New Orleans.

Ochsner Lafayette General

Ochsner Health is the largest nonprofit, academic, multispecialty healthcare delivery system in southeast Louisiana. With over 80 years of service, this integrated healthcare system is dedicated to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. Ochsner's mission extends beyond providing quality care. Through its Healthy State by 2030 initiative, it aims to inspire healthier lives and stronger communities by focusing on disease prevention and delivering accessible, affordable, convenient, and effective patient-centered care.

Ochsner Ventures

Formally founded in 2022, Ochsner Ventures fosters new collaborations, invests in emerging companies and develops diversified businesses to support the mission of Ochsner Health and positively impact the communities we serve. We build on Ochsner’s legacy of innovation and collaboration to create new opportunities across the healthcare landscape that align with Ochsner’s strategy and needs.

Obatala Sciences is also supported by various Local Angel Investors.