Benson Capital Partners

Benson Capital Partners operates as a venture capital firm, deploying capital into fast-growing, scalable companies. The firm identifies high-growth opportunities and fosters entrepreneurship, emphasizing new business formation and workforce expansion. Their strategic approach involves providing essential investment capital to promising startups within their target region, ultimately promoting economic development.

The company was launched in 2019 by Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. Her insight stemmed from limited investment capital across the Gulf South, particularly in New Orleans. Benson established the firm to continue her late husband, Tom Benson's, legacy by actively stimulating the local economy and promoting business development.

Benson Capital Partners serves entrepreneurs and innovative startups seeking critical funding to grow their ventures. The firm's long-term vision is to be a catalyst for economic development, spurring innovation and promoting job creation throughout the New Orleans and broader Gulf Coast region. They aim to fill the capital gap and support the next generation of regional entrepreneurs.