Thank you to everyone who joined us at last night's Startup Nola Now at The Shop Workspace with Greater New Orleans, Inc. – GNO, Inc. Our Board Chairman, Mike Eckert, delivered an insightful presentation on angel investing, followed by an engaging Q&A session with GSA portfolio company founders: Trivia Frazier, PhD, MBA, President & CEO of Obatala Sciences, and Josh Johnston, CEO & Co-Founder of TrayAway.
Gulf South Angels
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
New Orleans, LA 794 followers
About us
Gulf South Angels (GSA) is a premier angel investment network dedicated to fostering growth and innovation across the Gulf South region. Formerly known as the Nola Angel Network, GSA has rebranded with a vision to expand its reach beyond New Orleans, extending its impact from East Texas to Memphis to Birmingham. With a decade-long track record of success, GSA comprises a diverse membership of seasoned investors committed to identifying, funding, and nurturing early-stage companies poised for dynamic growth. Through a collaborative network model and two sidecar funds, GSA provides its members with unique investment opportunities while leveraging collective expertise. GSA focuses on supporting companies with strong value propositions, sound business plans, and visionary leadership, irrespective of industry. By fostering a culture of collaboration and shared risk, GSA is at the forefront of fueling innovation and catalyzing entrepreneurial success throughout the Gulf South.
- Website
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http://www.gulfsouthangels.org
External link for Gulf South Angels
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New Orleans, LA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
Locations
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Primary
PO Box 751101
New Orleans, LA 70175, US
Employees at Gulf South Angels
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Charles Jackson
Management Consulting and Business Valuation Services, Outsourced CFOs Services
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Jeff O'Hara
Inc. 5000 Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker | Investor
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Giovani Ortiz
Founder and CEO at Icaro Birding - Epic Birding Tours to Colombia
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Dabney Jacob
Managing Partner Magazine Entity
Updates
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Sign up to join us for Startup Nola Now, an event hosted by Gulf South Angels (GSA) and Greater New Orleans, Inc. – GNO, Inc. on Tuesday, July 9th, from 5-7 p.m. at The Shop at the CAC. The evening will kick off with networking and refreshments, followed by a presentation on angel investing by GSA. A highlight of the event will be the founder panel and Q&A session featuring Allison Ward, CEO of Pet Krewe, and Josh Johnston, CEO & Co-Founder of TrayAway, both of whom lead GSA portfolio companies. This event is free and open to the public. Register here to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/e25CQ-dz
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Join us & Greater New Orleans, Inc. – GNO, Inc. on July 9 at The Shop Workspace to learn more about us, network & enjoy light bites and beverages. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e25CQ-dz
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We recently surpassed $20 million in investments! Since the start of 2024, we have invested $1.5 million in five startups helping us achieve this milestone. Read more from Biz New Orleans Magazine.
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We are recruiting members in Lake Charles! Join us today at noon for an informational webinar to learn more about angel investing in high-growth, early-stage technology-enabled companies, and the opportunities afforded by membership in GSA. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eF_ywxd6
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Check out our chairman Mike's interview on Biloxi's WLOX-TV ABC CBS Bounce on our expansion across the Gulf South.
Gulf South Angels rebrands service across region
wlox.com
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"We'd love to engage with people in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area and be able to tell them our story," Eckert said. "We think it makes a lot of sense. It can help economic development and it can bring investors who are serious about helping entrepreneurs to help entrepreneurs in Beaumont, but we also see opportunities throughout the region." Read more on our expansion and how it will benefit the Beaumont area in the Beaumont Enterprise.
Investment network expands to Beaumont
beaumontenterprise.com
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Thanks to Hypepotamus for sharing our exciting news! Read more on "What Founders Need To Know About The New Gulf South Angels."
New Name, Expanded Mission: What Founders Need To Know About The New Gulf South Angels - Hypepotamus
https://hypepotamus.com
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We are pleased to announce that Advano is now part of the Gulf South Angels portfolio. Congratulations to J. Christopher York and team!
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We are excited to announce that we have rebranded as the Gulf South Angels as part of our expansion. We are looking forward to extending our impact across the Gulf South, providing our members with unique investment opportunities, and supporting companies on their path to success. Thanks for the coverage New Orleans CityBusiness!
New Orleans angel investment group expands regional footprint, rebrands
https://neworleanscitybusiness.com