John Elstrott
Angel investor in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
John Elstrott, Angel investor in New Orleans 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
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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.
What stage does John Elstrott invest at?
John Elstrott typically invests at Early Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is John Elstrott's typical check size?
John Elstrott typically writes checks around $500K. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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