Carmichael Partners

About The Fund

Carmichael Partners, operating under the brand Callais Capital, is a premier regional venture capital platform located at 401 Focus Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana, 70301, United States. Firmly rooted in the rich entrepreneurial tradition of the Callais family, who hails from Southeastern Louisiana, Callais Capital is committed to fostering economic prosperity across the Gulf Coast region. Leveraging four generations of entrepreneurial experience in successfully starting, scaling, and exiting businesses across a wide array of industries, the firm specializes in providing capital and support to early-stage companies. Callais Capital has established itself as a significant player in the IT and TMT sectors as well as the media industry. With a private equity fund structure, the firm utilizes its considerable expertise in equity investment to source, vet, and execute investment strategies that advance businesses to their next stages of growth. Helmed by Harold Callais II as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer alongside Corey J. Callais as Managing Partner and Chairman, the firm boasts a team that invests 10% into the fund, aligning their interests with those of external investors by sharing both risks and rewards. As a resource for entrepreneurs, Callais Capital extends operational and financial support accompanied by a comprehensive professional network to expedite business development. The firm's commitment to the future is demonstrated by its active involvement in the local community, contributions to venture capital thought leadership, and hosting events like the Founders Forward Event to engage and support the entrepreneurship ecosystem.