New Orleans Biofund

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Investor type

VC / PE / Debt fund

Founded

2020

AUM

$6 M

Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 12 August, 2026

Profile

The New Orleans BioFund is part of the New Orleans BioInnovation Center and is an early-stage investment fund based in New Orleans. The fund focuses on supporting bioscience and health innovation companies with potential for economic and community impact. The BioFund operates with the support of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit, aiming to enhance the economy of Louisiana by providing necessary capital to startup companies.

The BioFund invests across all industries, though it emphasizes biotechnology as part of its mission. The fund is structured to provide flexible, founder-friendly financing to help companies hire talent, purchase essential equipment, and reach critical business milestones. With a total investment of $6 million in the local economy, the BioFund supports the creation of high-wage job opportunities within the region.

The fund holds a diverse range of portfolio companies which have collectively created or retained over 500 full-time equivalent positions, contributing significantly to the economic landscape in and beyond the biotech industry.

Industry

HealthTech Biotechnology Healthcare Services

Contacts

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Kris Khalil Executive Director & BioFund Managing Director
Executive Director & BioFund Managing Director
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FAQs about New Orleans Biofund

New Orleans Biofund is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
New Orleans Biofund is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
New Orleans Biofund was founded in 2020.
New Orleans Biofund invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Biotechnology, Healthcare Services.
New Orleans Biofund invests in companies and startups in North America.
New Orleans Biofund invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.
New Orleans Biofund usually invests $0-1 m on average.
New Orleans Biofund has around $6m assets under management.
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