Florida Funders
PE / VC
2013
$268 M
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Profile
Florida Funders is a venture capital firm and investor network based in Tampa, established in 2013. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in B2B SaaS startups across various sectors, including fintech, AI, digital health, sports and entertainment, future of work, e-commerce, and cybersecurity. With over $300 million deployed into more than 100 portfolio companies, Florida Funders aims to support the growth of startups primarily in the Southeast U.S. It has built a network of over 2,000 accredited investors, emphasizing strong relationships with founders and community impact.
The firm operates a hybrid investment model that combines professionally managed venture funds with an open investor network. This allows accredited investors to participate in funding opportunities starting at $5,000. Florida Funders invests from pre-seed through Series B, providing not only capital but also hands-on support and expertise to help startups succeed. The leadership team includes co-founders Tom Wallace and Marc Blumenthal, who focus on fostering innovation and economic growth in Florida and beyond.
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Florida Funders Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Florida Funders II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$60 M
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February 2022
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