About
Florida Funders is a hybrid venture capital firm and angel investor syndication platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The organization operates at the intersection of institutional venture capital and crowdfunding, pooling together accredited angel investors into syndicate groups to fund early-stage technology companies across the Southeast and beyond. With over 1,300 members in its crowdfunding syndicate, Florida Funders has established itself as one of the most active early-stage investors in the region, having invested in 101 portfolio companies as of early 2026. The firm's investment activity spans multiple stages: it has made 35 seed-stage investments with an average round size of $3.51 million, 26 Series A investments averaging $8.98 million, and 3 Series B investments averaging $21.6 million. The firm typically participates in deals within the $1 to $5 million range and maintains a cadence of 2 to 6 deals per year. Florida Funders offers flexible investment options starting at just $5,000, making venture investing accessible to a broader investor base while maintaining institutional rigor through its managed fund structure. The platform serves as both capital provider and connector, giving portfolio companies access to the broader network of accredited investors while helping individual investors diversify their portfolios through professionally managed syndications. The firm has demonstrated longevity and sustained activity, with recent investments alongside other participants such as Fuel Venture Capital and Aliya Capital Partners, indicating strong standing within the broader venture ecosystem. Notable portfolio companies have reached significant valuations, including one that achieved a $375 million valuation across multiple funding rounds with Florida Funders' participation. The organization also maintains a sponsorship program that connects portfolio companies with service providers, further extending the value proposition beyond capital alone.