One of New Orleans’ newest startups, Gripnr, was announced last month during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week as a Web3 technology company bringing tabletop games to the blockchain. The startup has just announced its funding round totaling $2.5 million.
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New Orleans Biz: N.O. Tech Startup Aims to Bring Roleplaying Games to the Blockchain
Gripnr, a Web3 technology company bringing tabletop games to the blockchain, today announced its initial $2.5M investment round alongside its first 5E game and genesis NFT collection, The Glimmering.
NOLA.com: How is Lucid founder investing proceeds of $1B sale? Dungeons & Dragons and blockchain, for starters
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USA Today Sports: Magic Johnson helps provide internet service in New Orleans communities
NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson is doing his part in the New Orleans community. Johnson partnered with city leaders to provide digital connectivity to underserved communities.
New Orleans City Business: This startup won the main event at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
An online platform that helps musicians collaborate won the culminating pitch competition at this year’s New Orleans Entrepreneur Week.
NoLa:Idea Village wins $625k in fed and local grants to spur startup businesses
Idea Village, a non-profit that fosters New Orleans startup companies, has won a total of $625,000 in federal and local grant funding to help support its programs.
Silicon Bayou News: SURVEYS FOR ANNUAL GNO STARTUP REPORT DUE MARCH 30
The Greater New Orleans (GNO) Startup Report is an award-winning initiative, led by the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Tulane University, to gather data about startups in the Greater New Orleans region.
BPT: LSU Shreveport Boosts Biotech Innovation for Health in Northwest Louisiana
By adding the Human Performance Lab, LSU Shreveport, or LSUS, expands its role as a research hub and key service provider for the surrounding community, sparking innovation and new ventures.
Silicon Bayou News: NEXUS LOUISIANA NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR IGNITION 2.0
Nexus Louisiana is now accepting applications for Ignition 2.0, an initiative designed to guide entrepreneurs through the commercialization process of building their company. Business mentors and industry experts will guide participants through the commercialization process step-by-step while focusing on four critical areas — technology, financials, marketing, and legal.
Biz New Orleans: Mobile Sports Betting in Louisiana Generates $2.2M in Taxes for February
Louisiana collected more than $2.2 million in taxes for the first full month of mobile sports betting in February, more than a half-million dollars higher than retail sports betting through four months.