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Excella

New Orleans/Southeast Region

The Mission 

Excella is an Agile technology firm that specializes in artificial intelligence and modern software delivery, analytics and organizational transformation. The Virginia-based company was founded 20 years ago with the mission to create modern, meaningful technology solutions for federal agencies, brands and nonprofits and has grown into a 300-person remote-flexible firm with locations in high-potential tech markets across the nation.

The Challenge

Excella sought to establish a talent hub in New Orleans to expand its software development team.

The Opportunity

Louisiana Economic Development offered a competitive incentive package that included:

Up to 25% in performance-based tax credits through the State of Louisiana’s Digital Interactive Media & Software Development Tax Credit program.

Recruitment and training support from Louisiana’s nationally recognized workforce development program, LED FastStart.

Up to 25% in performance-based tax credits through the State of Louisiana’s Digital Interactive Media & Software Development Tax Credit program.

Recruitment and training support from Louisiana’s nationally recognized workforce development program, LED FastStart.

The Outcome

2022

Excella announced the establishment of a  talent hub at The Shop, a co-working space in downtown New Orleans, and began hiring UX designers, software developers, project managers, Agile coaches, data engineers, DevOps engineers and business analysts in Louisiana.

150

direct new jobs

$21 million

annual payroll over the next five years

2022

Excella announced the establishment of a  talent hub at The Shop, a co-working space in downtown New Orleans, and began hiring UX designers, software developers, project managers, Agile coaches, data engineers, DevOps engineers and business analysts in Louisiana.

150

direct new jobs

$21 million

annual payroll over the next five years

“We’re thrilled to help grow and build a national tech hub in Louisiana – a state that’s rich in not only its diverse culture but also its professional talent. We’re thankful for the support from the state and LED that made these opportunities possible.”

– Excella Co-founder and CEO Burton White

Noteworthy

  • Not only is Excella hiring in Louisiana, it has also taken an active role in exposing and growing tech communities in the state. In 2023, to help foster tech growth, Excella partnered with and invested in Louisiana-based organizations and events such as NOLAvate, Operation Spark and SQL Saturday. In addition, Excella sponsored local meetups and groups, such as Agile NOLA, Work in Tech, and Front-End Party. Excella will continue these partnerships in 2024 and find new avenues to expose all the great work that comes from Louisiana citizens.