John Elstrott

Active Investor

Mentor, The LePage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation In-Residence Program at Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

New Orleans, Louisiana

John Elstrott, Mentor, The LePage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation In-Residence Program at Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business is an active investor based in New Orleans, Louisiana. This profile covers what John Elstrott backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Dr. John Elstrott serves as Investment Advisor at BVM Capital. Dr. Elstrott served as Chairman of the Board at EcoEXchange Ventures. He co-founded and served as Chairman at Climate Foods. He served as an Operating Advisor at Pulse Equity Partners. He co-founded and served as Chairman at MicroBiome Therapeutics. He serves as a Board Member at Concentric. He serves as a Board Member at Tigeraire. He served as a Board Member at Sambazon. He is an Emeritus Professor of Entrepreneurship and the founding director of the Levy-Rosenblum Institute for Entrepreneurship at Tulane University's Freeman School of Business, which he started in 1991. He served as a director and member of the audit, compensation nominating, and governance committees of the board of directors of Stewart Enterprises, Inc. from April 2011 to December 2013. He served as a Board Member at Big Bold Health, Good2Go. He serves as a Board Member at Traditional Medicinals. He holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Colorado Boulder and master's and bachelor's degrees in economics from Louisiana State University.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Early Stage Venture
Invests in: SaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailConsumer Goods (CPG)EdTech
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Typical check: $500K
Past investments: 21

Notable investments

Traditional Medicinals, IncGood2Go, LLCDanosNeill CorpLaitramGood2GoTigeraireGoodBelly by NextFoodsLevy Rosenblum Institute for Entrepreneurship/Family Business CenterMicrobiome TherapeuticsConcentric AGStewart Enterprises

How to reach John Elstrott

Angels and operators like John Elstrott reply to specific, personalized notes that show real traction, not mass blasts. Build a verified list, write a note that fits their thesis, and track replies, all on Round Funded.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John Elstrott invest in?

John Elstrott invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Consumer & Retail, Consumer Goods (CPG) and EdTech, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.