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Flamingo Funders

A diverse group of accredited investors who invest in and mentor women-owned startups in and around New Orleans.

New Orleans, LA, USA

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Description

Flamingo Funders is a New Orleans-based angel investment group composed of diverse accredited investors dedicated to funding and mentoring women-led startups. The group prioritizes ventures seeking their "first money" to cultivate a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Gulf South. 

  • Stage Focus: Primarily targets Pre-Seed and Seed stages, often serving as a company's first institutional investor.
  • Funding Profile: Investments are typically modest and early-stage, with past portfolio rounds averaging around $45,000 to $50,000 per company from the group. 

  • Requirements: Founders must submit an Elevator Pitch and a Pitch Deck (maximum 20 slides in PDF format) through the official Flamingo Funders application portal.
  • Thematic Focus: The group seeks women-owned companies with high growth potential that can benefit from hands-on mentorship and strategic networking. 

Eligibility

  • Founder Profile: Must be a women-owned startup company.
  • Geography: Primarily focused on the five-parish New Orleans area (Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany) to facilitate in-person meetings and mentorship. 

Process

  1. Lead Generation: Opportunities are sourced through online form submissions or word-of-mouth referrals.
  2. Prescreening: The leadership team meets with founders to evaluate their business model and readiness before scheduling a formal pitch.
  3. Pitch Session: Founders present their ideas in a relaxed, "no audiovisual" setting (no PowerPoint), encouraging direct conversation with investors.
  4. Individual Decisions: Each member of the group makes an independent decision regarding whether to invest in a specific startup.
  5. Post-Investment: Funded entrepreneurs receive ongoing mentorship tailored to their specific company needs.

What an Applicant can Obtain

  • Strategic Capital: Access to initial seed capital from a growing network of local accredited investors.
  • Expert Mentorship: Support from investors with diverse expertise to help scale business operations.
  • Ecosystem Networking: Introductions to broader local and regional innovation hubs, such as the Startup NOLA meetups.