Richard Montgomery

Overview

Richard Montgomery is a seasoned venture capital investor based in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in early-stage investments across various sectors. As Managing Partner of Enhanced Capital's Real Estate team, he co-heads the firm's federal and state New Markets Tax Credit business lines and manages the Real Estate department. Previously, he was an attorney in the corporate and securities section of Jones, Walker in New Orleans. He holds a B.A. from the University of Georgia and a J.D. from Louisiana State University, graduating Order of the Coif and serving on the Law Review. Montgomery's investment focus spans multiple industries, including healthcare, biotechnology, software, energy, manufacturing, medical devices, electronics, analytics, medical testing, semiconductor, telecommunications, payments, billing, CRM, and product design. His portfolio includes companies such as SciAps, CORESense, D'Lisi Food Systems, Stat Nurses International, Selltis, Arc Solutions, Inbox Health, and NovaTract Surgical. He typically invests between $100,000 and $500,000 in seed, early-stage, and growth-stage companies across the United States. In 2020, Montgomery's firm, Enhanced Capital, was awarded $15 million in Louisiana New Markets Tax Credits, aiming to support businesses and organizations serving low-income communities in Louisiana during the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative reflects his commitment to impactful investing and community development in the region.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage companies
• Innovative solutions
• Strong management teams
• Scalable business models
• Potential for significant growth

Portfolio Companies