BRF(Shreveport) Overview
- Investor Type
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Venture Capital
- Status
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Active
- Professionals
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8
- Investments
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20
- Portfolio
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8
- Exits
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8
BRF(Shreveport) General Information
Company Description
Founded in 1986, BRF is an economic development organization headquarteredin Shreveport, Louisiana. The firm seeks to diversify the region's economy by starting new businesses, recruiting new businesses, retaining current businesses in the region, and supporting the development of a science and technology-based workforce. The firm also manages the New Louisiana Angel Funds, which provides investment opportunities to investors wanting to promote high-growth startup opportunities headquartered in the region.
Business Details
Website
www.brfla.orgYear Founded
Investor Status
Trade Association
Primary Investor Type
Other Investor Types
Corporate Office
- 2031 Kings Highway
- Shreveport, LA 71103
- United States
BRF(Shreveport) Investments (20)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
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| Starget Pharma | 18-Feb-2026 | Later Stage VC | Drug Discovery | Clinical Trials - Phase 1 | ||
| SleepNavigator | 03-Feb-2026 | Clinics/Outpatient Services | Generating Revenue | |||
| Rippetoe Health | 01-Oct-2021 | Therapeutic Devices | Generating Revenue | |||
| Omicron Technology Solutions | 23-Jun-2021 | IT Consulting and Outsourcing | Generating Revenue | |||
| Swaybox Studios | 05-Jun-2020 | Movies, Music and Entertainment | Generating Revenue | |||
| Advanced Aero Concepts | 01-Jan-2019 | Aerospace and Defense | Profitable | |||
| CyberReef | 01-Jan-2018 | Network Management Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Oleolive | 01-Jan-2018 | Biotechnology | Pre-Clinical Trials | |||
| Lagniappe Labs | 06-Nov-2017 | Early Stage VC | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Generating Revenue | ||
| Segue Therapeutics | 16-Sep-2016 | Seed Round | Other Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology | Startup |
BRF(Shreveport) Exits (8)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embera NeuroTherapeutics | 12-Aug-2026 | Out of Business | |
| Innolyzer | 23-Dec-2024 | ||
| Highly Favored Creations | 01-Jun-2024 | ||
| Segue Therapeutics | 01-Mar-2024 | ||
| SkyCoach | 01-Jan-2024 | ||
| Mainspree | 09-Jan-2018 | ||
| EndoPRO Solutions | Secondary Transaction - Private | ||
| TheraVasc | Secondary Transaction - Private |
BRF(Shreveport) Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
Investments by Industry
Investments by Year
Investments by Region
BRF(Shreveport) Co-Investors (5)
| Name | With | Exits | Lead Partner | Series | Industry |
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| Boot64 Ventures | 1 |
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| Cancer Focus Fund |
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| Ilex Medical |
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| Louisiana Economic Development |
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| Ochsner Health |
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BRF(Shreveport) FAQs
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What is BRF(Shreveport)?
Founded in 1986, BRF is an economic development organization headquarteredin Shreveport, Louisiana.
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When was BRF(Shreveport) founded?
BRF(Shreveport) was founded in 1986.
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Where is BRF(Shreveport) headquartered?
BRF(Shreveport) is headquartered in Shreveport, LA.
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How many investments has BRF(Shreveport) made?
BRF(Shreveport) has made 20 investments.
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What has BRF(Shreveport) invested in?
BRF(Shreveport) has made numerous investments in companies like Starget Pharma, SleepNavigator, and Rippetoe Health within the Drug Discovery, Clinics/Outpatient Services, and Therapeutic Devices industries.
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What has BRF(Shreveport) invested in recently?
BRF(Shreveport)'s latest investment was on 18-Feb-2026 in Starget Pharma, a company within the Drug Discovery industry.
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