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San Francisco Bay Area - Austin - Boulder - Boston - Los Angeles - New York - Miami - Florida, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • A.I. (& Big Data) • Advertising • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Messaging • Payments • Woman Focused
Co-Founder - Zelkova Ventures
Co-Founder - Zelkova Ventures & Uproot Wines
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We invest in early stage B2B SaaS. Areas we focus on include Marketing, Communications, Security, FinTech, Customer Service.
Early stage venture investor focused on technology around SaaS, Ecommerce and Social Media.
San Francisco Bay Area, Germany - U.S.A. - Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Norway, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Icela
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Blockchain (& Cryptos)
Dr. Marek Olszewski is a Co-Founder of Celo. He is a Co-Founder and served as the Chief Technology Officer at Locu. Prior to Locu, Marek was a senior PhD candidate at MIT CSAIL. He is a Facebook Fellow and the recipient of the J. Edgar McAllister Fellowship. He has prior work experience at a number of technology companies including Google, Microsoft (Research) and Sun (Labs). He is also an angel investor.
San Francisco Bay Area - Orlando - Florida, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Developer tools • Consumer
Covid Act Now
Miami - Florida, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsPropTech • Businesses Solutions • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Online Social • Consumer
Founder & Investor
CEO/Founder @nootrobox, @stanford-university and @y-combinator alum. Previously sold @glassmap to @groupon
Boston - Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsA.I. (& Big Data)
Hyperplane Venture Capital, Co-founder and Managing Partner
Managing Partner at Hyperplane Venture Capital
Founded Pacific Commerce (Supply chain transaction and cataloguing platform) 1996
Founded Forensic Healing (International alternative therapy system) 2008
LatAm (Latin ), U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions
Martin Claure is the Founder and CEO of Aprende Institute. He previously worked at MC Capital Advisors LLC as a Founder and Managing Director. Martin Claure attended Boston University.
Brooklyn New York - Berlin - New York City - Miami Florida - Valley California - Denver Colorado - Los Angeles California, U.S.A. - Germany - Israel
Contact this investorsAgroTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • Analytics • Logistics (& Distribution) • Robotics • Mobility • Woman Focused
Partner at Third Sphere
Learning to think/build/invest in innovation. 2013 VFA Fellow, Duke alum, previously w/ @vtfcapital , @techstars, & @first-round-capital. Now @pinoccio
Stockholm, Sweden - U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Nanotechnology
The Mezzanine and Private Equity Group of Hartford Investment Management is an active provider of capital to private equity markets. The Group provides direct mezzanine debt and equity, and can provide equity on a stand alone basis in support of leveraged transactions. In addition to its direct investment activities, the firm seeks to invest in top-performing, middle market private equity and mezzanine funds that will provide a source of co-investment opportunities. The Group typically invests between $5 million and $30 million in mezzanine financing and up to $10 million in equity financing within the United States and Canada. Selectively, the firm will also invest in top performing funds that target investments outside of its middle market focus. As of December 31, 2012, the firm managed approximately $1.8 billion in mezzanine and private equity assets and commitments.
San Francisco Bay Area - Miami - Florida, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsSoftware (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Payments • Online Social
Investor at Expa
Shervin Pishevar serves as Chairman at Bolt Mobility. He Co-Founded Silicon Foundry. He was a Board Member at Cue Health. He was a Board Member of Getaround and comScore. He is also a Co-Founder of Virgin Hyperloop where he and served as Executive Chairman and Board Member. Pishevar also Founded Halo Computing. He Co-Founded and served as a Managing Director at Sherpa Venturs. He served as Managing Director at Menlo ventures. He sits on the board of Machine Zone, Fab, Warby Parker, Shaker and has led Menlo's investment in Tumblr. He focuses on the consumer internet, social web, mobile and the emerging Collaborative Consumption space. At Menlo, He works closely with the teams at Poshmark, Cinemagram, Machine Zone, Uber, Fab, Warby Parker, Shaker, Number and led Menlo's investment in Tumblr. He helped launch the Menlo Talent Fund, Menlo's $20M seed fund, in September 2011. Before joining Menlo, He was Chief Application Officer and GM at Mozilla Corporation after spending most of his career as a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. Companies he founded have reached an aggregate of 100 million users across companies like Webs.com (sold to Vistaprint for $117.5m), Social Gaming Network (SGN, merged with Mindjolt), and Hyperoffice, raising over $50m for those companies. He angel invested in over 40 companies including Taskrabbit, Cherry, Postmates, Klout, Voxer, Aardvark (sold to Google), Blackjet, Dollar Shave Club, Cherry, Branchout (advisor), Talent House, Gowalla (sold to Facebook), Milo.com (sold to eBay), Milk (sold to Google), Rapportive (sold to Linkedin), Likealittle (LAL), Qwiki, Votizen, Yobongo (sold to Mixbook), SpruceMedia, Medialets and SolveMedia. Hewas chosen by the US Government as an Outstanding American by Choice - one of only 100 naturalized Americans to be chosen since the beginning of the award. He serves on the advisory board of Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), is one of 10 members of the UN Foundation's Global Entrepreneurs Council, and serves as an Entrepreneurial Ambassador on several State Department delegations to the Middle East and Russia and a key note speaker at the President Obama's Summit on Entrepreneurship in Algeria. He is also an advisor at fbFund REV. He is also an Angel Investor. He was a Board Member of Cinemagram.
Tampa - Florida, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsFinTech (& Financials services)
Principal at Ballast Point Ventures
Principal at Ballast Point Ventures
Miami - Florida, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsMedia • FinTech (& Financials services) • Entertainment (& Sports) • LegalTech • Online Social
Ali Hamed is the Co-Founder and serves as Partner at CoVenture. He has previously worked with Dorm Room Fund-NYC. He serves as a Board Member at ProducePay.
Los Angeles - Miami - Florida, U.S.A.
Contact this investorsFinTech (& Financials services) • Blockchain (& Cryptos)
Technology Investor, Entrepreneur
Technology Investor, Entrepreneur
Florida's startup ecosystem is thriving, fueled by its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and a growing pool of investors. Key cities like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa serve as dynamic hubs for innovation. Miami, in particular, has gained international recognition as a tech and finance center, attracting entrepreneurs from around the world.
Florida's startup scene is diverse, with strong sectors in fintech, healthtech, tourism, and aerospace. Miami's burgeoning fintech community is noteworthy, while Orlando is recognized for advancements in simulation and training technologies. Additionally, the aerospace industry thrives around Cape Canaveral.
Florida hosts an active angel investor community, with networks like the Florida Angel Nexus and New World Angels providing capital and mentorship to early-stage startups. These groups are instrumental in bridging the gap between seed funding and larger venture capital rounds.
The state's venture capital landscape is expanding, with firms such as Florida Funders and Krillion Ventures investing in high-growth potential startups. Miami's increasing prominence has attracted national and international venture capitalists looking to tap into its innovative potential.
Florida offers a favorable investment climate, characterized by business-friendly regulations, no state income tax, and a growing talent pool. This environment has encouraged both startups and investors to establish a strong presence in the state.
Florida boasts a wealth of support and resources, including accelerators like Techstars in Miami, and university programs such as the University of Florida's Business Incubation Program. These provide crucial support for startups in various stages of development.
With continued investment in infrastructure and innovation, Florida's startup ecosystem is poised for significant growth. The state's commitment to nurturing tech-driven industries ensures that it will remain a vital player in the national and international startup landscape.
Florida boasts several prominent angel investors who actively seek innovative startups. Notable figures include Mark Volchek, co-founder of Higher One and partner at Las Olas Venture Capital, and Tom Wallace of Florida Funders, both of whom leverage their extensive networks to support emerging companies.
Among the leading venture capital firms in Florida are Florida Funders and Krillion Ventures. Florida Funders combines the best of a venture capital firm and an angel investor network, while Krillion Ventures focuses on early-stage companies in various sectors, including technology and health care.
Investments typically range from $100,000 to several million dollars, with a focus on scalable technology-driven companies. These investors and firms are particularly interested in fintech, healthcare tech, and SaaS startups, reflecting Florida's growing tech ecosystem.
Florida Funders alone has made over 60 investments, highlighting the active investment landscape in the state. Similarly, Krillion Ventures has a robust portfolio, demonstrating a strong commitment to nurturing startups.
The investment market in Florida is poised for growth, with increasing interest from out-of-state investors. The state’s favorable business climate and burgeoning tech scene are expected to attract more venture capital and angel investments.
Beyond capital, Florida's investors offer significant mentorship and industry expertise. These investors often provide startups with strategic guidance, helping them scale and reach new markets effectively.
State initiatives, such as tax incentives and grants, alongside support from institutions like the University of Florida, bolster the startup ecosystem, making Florida an attractive destination for both startups and investors.
Florida's dynamic investment landscape, characterized by active angel investors and leading venture capital firms, offers promising opportunities for startups. With strong financial backing and a supportive ecosystem, the state is well-positioned to continue its growth as a major hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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