Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week (BREW) reached its thrilling conclusion with the announcement of the winner of the High Stakes Pitch competition. SafePush emerged victorious, securing a $100,000 investment commitment from members of Innovation Catalyst and the Red Stick Angel Network.
The High Stakes Pitch competition, organized by Nexus Louisiana as the pinnacle event of BREW, showcased the innovative spirit and entrepreneurial talent present in Baton Rouge. SafePush of Metairie, LA, competed against two other impressive finalists, Leroy's LipSmack'n Lemonade and Falaya.
Their victory marks a significant milestone in their entrepreneurial journey, providing them with the financial support needed. As the recipient of the $100,000 investment commitment, SafePush will have the opportunity to further develop their idea.
SafePush is revolutionizing patient care with innovative biomedical products designed to enhance the quality and safety of critical care procedures. Co-founded by Tonia Aiken and Kevin Edwards, SafePush develops easy-to-use, disposable devices that regulate the flow rate of medication injections, preventing human error and ensuring patient safety. With patented technology and a commitment to making patient care safer, SafePush is paving the way for a new standard in medical innovation.
SafePush will seize the opportunity to compete internationally in Silicon Valley at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale on October 4. This esteemed event, organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, showcases top startups globally, vying for the opportunity to secure $1,000,000 in investment.
“We are thrilled to partner up with Nexus BREW to bring Startup World Cup to Louisiana for the first time. We are delighted by the quality and enthusiasm of the competing startups. Each year we have been able to reach more entrepreneurs in more cities around the world and connect more innovation ecosystems to Silicon Valley and the rest of the world. We hope this partnership creates new valuable opportunities for the competing startups in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.” - Anis Uzzaman, Chairman of Startup World Cup
Startup World Cup is renowned as the largest and leading global annual startup competition, attracting thousands of startups from over 50 regions worldwide. The opportunity to compete in the Grand Finale represents a remarkable achievement for SafePush and a testament to their potential for success on a global scale.
As BREW comes to a close, we reflect on the highlights of the week, celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit that drives innovation and growth in Baton Rouge. From inspiring keynote sessions to engaging workshops and networking events, BREW has once again demonstrated the vibrancy and potential of the local startup ecosystem.
"Congratulations to SafePush on their well-deserved victory, and best wishes as they continue their journey to success. SafePush participated in our inaugural cohort of Ignition and went on to win Pitch BR. We look forward to seeing their continued impact and growth in the months and years to come." - Stephen Loy, Executive Director of Nexus Louisiana Technology Park
About NexusLA
For more information about Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week and future events, visit nexusla.org.
Nexus Louisiana’s mission is to accelerate the growth of high-potential companies by providing them with coaching, capital and connections. Our programs leverage regional collaboration to foster mentorship, investment and opportunity for local entrepreneurs to grow their ideas and transform the technology industry in Louisiana. For more information, please visit https://nexusla.org.
About Innovation Catalyst
Innovation Catalyst is a nonprofit venture development organization, formed by community leaders to strengthen and broaden Louisiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and drive new high-tech company formation through coaching, connections, and capital.
About Red Stick Angel Network
The Red Stick Angel Network is a wholly owned subsidiary of Innovation Catalyst, whose members are accredited investors or "Angels" located in the greater Baton Rouge area. Its mission is to organize the Baton Rouge Angels as a network to identify, evaluate, and then aggregate investment capital of its members to invest in early-stage companies in Baton Rouge and throughout Louisiana.
About Startup World Cup
Startup World Cup is a global conference and competition that brings together the top startups, VCs, entrepreneurs, and world-class tech CEOs. Regional competitions have been organized in 50+ regions across North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia. Pegasus
Tech Ventures
Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley with $2 Billion in assets under management. Pegasus offers intellectual and financial capital to emerging technology companies around the world.