Boot64 Ventures

Boot64 Ventures Boot64 is an investment fund that discovers, invests in, and supports Louisiana and Gulf South based entrepreneurs. We look for economic impact in La.

such as a job(s).

Pretty good isn't good enough. At Boot64 Ventures, we go all in on founders who’ve walked the walk: and the results show...
01/10/2026

Pretty good isn't good enough. At Boot64 Ventures, we go all in on founders who’ve walked the walk: and the results show up in their traction:

• DATAHAUL? Deep roots in logistics and transportation. These folks move freight, wrangle supply chains, and know accounting inside-out: no guesswork, pure expertise.
• Plan A Games? They’re legit gamers and game designers pushing marketing boundaries in entertainment to new heights right here in the Gulf South.

Backing founders who live and breathe their industries isn’t optional for us: it’s the Boot64 standard. We know the region wins when expertise meets hustle. Who else is solving real problems from the ground up?

Real talk: The best startup advantage isn’t just code: it’s the kind of industry experience you can’t Google. We’re seei...
01/09/2026

Real talk: The best startup advantage isn’t just code: it’s the kind of industry experience you can’t Google. We’re seeing “insider founders” with deep domain expertise consistently out-hustle generic tech plays.

Why? They know the pain points, lingo, and decision-makers. That’s why companies like Informuta (health tech tackling lab data realities) and Hello Gravel (recycling pros changing the materials game) aren’t just building tech: they’re fixing real problems they’ve lived.

At Boot64, we bet on Gulf South founders with scars from inside the industries they’re disrupting. It’s how regional startups go from surviving to scaling. Insider edge or outsider risk: that’s the choice.

Curious if your lived experience gives you the advantage? DM us or tag an unstoppable founder below.

90% of companies now use AI. Here’s the kicker: almost none have real AI governance in place. We’re seeing national hype...
01/08/2026

90% of companies now use AI. Here’s the kicker: almost none have real AI governance in place. We’re seeing national hype, but in the Gulf South, this means extra risk – especially for founders without frameworks.

Red flags? Blindly feeding sensitive data to third-party tools. No one accountable for AI outcomes. Or chasing shiny AI features with zero consideration for compliance or bias.

Here’s what’s actually working for founders here:
• Appoint an “AI owner” – if everyone’s responsible, no one is
• Build up basic guardrails: data privacy, transparency, audit trails
• Lean on partnerships: connect with peers (looking at you, NOLA AI!) and trusted advisors

Boot64 companies are succeeding by designing for trust from Day 1. Lay these blocks early, and you’ll move faster : and safer. What’s your playbook for responsible AI?

Nearly half of all global VC dollars last quarter went to AI startups. That's 46% funding one sector, while other game-c...
01/06/2026

Nearly half of all global VC dollars last quarter went to AI startups. That's 46% funding one sector, while other game-changing innovations hustle for scraps.

Don't get me wrong, AI's wild run has sparked tools and businesses we couldn't have imagined two years ago. But where does that leave startups in clean tech, ag, health, logistics, energy, or infrastructure? Sometimes feels like we're all in on one bet while ignoring the rest of the field.

In Louisiana and the Gulf South, our best stories aren't just about building the next hot AI app – they're about overlooked founders solving real, gritty regional problems.

So are we fueling the next big leap, or just another bubble? Where are YOU still seeing unfairly underfunded innovation?

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3421 N Causeway Boulevard
Metairie, LA
70002

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