CONNECTING THE GULF SOUTH’S
TOP FOUNDERS WITH VISIONARY CAPITAL
in new orleans

The Gulf South, lovingly referred to as the 3rd Coast, is home to a burgeoning startup ecosystem where talent and world-class resources come together to tackle interesting problems and build forward-thinking ventures. 

The 3rd Coast – Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida – joins the East and West coasts as a vibrant startup hub catalyzing and scaling venture-ready companies.

The inaugural 3rd Coast Venture Summit places Gulf South startup founders and nationwide investors, business leaders, & corporate partners at the center of a venture collision.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Join us in New Orleans for this 3-day event and connect with some of the Gulf South’s most groundbreaking technologies and startups that are disrupting existing industries and are on the cutting edge of new ones.

PITCHES ACROSS INDUSTRIES

Witness groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge companies presenting live on stage.

SPEAKERS &
 KEYNOTEs

Dive into the latest trends, insights, and strategies shaping the future of startups.

1:1 MEETINGS & NETWORKING

 Connect with investors, founders, industry leaders, and new collaborators through the 3CVS app.

DINE & EXPLORE
NEW ORLEANS

Immerse yourself in New Orleans culture through curated food, music, hotels, and more. 

Jon Atkinson, CEO of The Idea Village, Startup Accelerator in New Orleans

“The 3rd Coast is home to a burgeoning startup ecosystem where talent and world-class resources are already coming together to tackle interesting problems and build forward-thinking ventures.

This summit places startup founders from across the Gulf South in the room with nationwide investors, business leaders and corporate partners in positions to accelerate their growth. The result will be increased deal flow for Gulf Coast startups and overall growth of the regional venture ecosystem.”

JON ATKINSON
CEO, The Idea Village

Experience a first-class summit that creates multiple opportunities for Seed to Series A founders to meet with aligned investors.

the founder experience

At the 3rd Coast Venture Summit there will be dozens of founders who have connectivity to the Gulf South region and have already raised some amount of capital to scale their venture. These founders will be able to network, set-up 1:1 meetings with investors, and have the opportunity to pitch on a 3CVS stage.

Companies participating at the 3rd Coast Venture Summit are: 

  • Innovating: 

    • Serving a new or niche market in an innovative way

    • Incorporating technology to solve a problem or improve a process

    • Offering a new or unproven business model with the potential to revolutionize an industry

  • Rapidly Scaling: 

    • Seed to Series A

    • Currently or has plans to
      raise follow-on capital

    • Has proven traction

  • Connected to the Gulf South:

    •  Must have connectivity to Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, &/or Florida

2025 Founder Applications Open Later This Year

Thank you very much for your interest in joining 3CVS. The founder application window for 2025 is will open by the end of the year. Subscribe to our newsletter to recieve a notification when applications go live.

the investor experience

This is a first-class opportunity to meet some of the most visionary
startups along the 3rd Coast. 

Meet and engage with some of the most visionary Seed to Series A startups along the 3rd Coast (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida); participating founders will have already raised some capital to date.

Investor tickets unlock multiple opportunities to network, set-up 1:1 meetings with founders and other investors, and see the best of the 3rd Coast pitch on the 3CVS stage.

3rd Coast Venture Summit is looking for investors/funds who:

  • Invest in Seed to Series A rounds

  • Have an average minimum check size of $500K

  • Have a deep commitment to founders

2023 week at a glance

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH

  • Opening Reception at 3pm

  • Curated Networking Dinner(s)

  • Public Block Party

THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH

Plan for a full day of:

  • Pitches

  • Keynote Speakers

  • 1:1 Networking Meetings

  • After Party @ NOLA music venue!

FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH

  • Investor Only Breakfast

  • Founder Only Breakfast

  • Check Out and Departures at 11am

2023 CORE HOST COMMITTEE

NEW ORLEANS ENTREPRENEUR WEEK

This event is takes place in strategic alignment with New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) and the New Orleans Book Festival. Check out all the activities and plan your 3rd Coast Venture Summit trip to sync with more NOEW events.