Florida Funders

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2013

AUM

$268 M

Location

Tampa, Florida, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

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.

Industry

Education Fintech Gaming Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Sports/SportsTech Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Food and Beverage Foodtech Media and Entertainment Other Pharmaceuticals Real Estate Robotics Security Software Transportation MedTech Technology Life Sciences Infrastructure Energy LegalTech HealthTech AdTech TravelTech SaaS

Florida Funders Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Florida Funders II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$60 M	February 2022

Contacts

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Tom Wallace Managing Partner

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David Chitester Founder and Stockholder

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FAQs about Florida Funders

Is Florida Funders a venture capital or private equity firm?

Florida Funders is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Florida Funders located?

Florida Funders is located in Tampa, Florida, United States.

When was Florida Funders founded?

Florida Funders was founded in 2013.

What sectors and industries does Florida Funders invest in?

Florida Funders invests in companies and startups in Education, Fintech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Sports/SportsTech, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Media and Entertainment, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Robotics, Security, Software, Transportation, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Energy, LegalTech, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech, SaaS.

What is Florida Funders geographical focus of investments?

Florida Funders invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Florida Funders typically invest in?

Florida Funders invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Florida Funders investment?

Florida Funders usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Florida Funders?

Florida Funders has around $268m assets under management.

When was Florida Funders last fund created?

Florida Funders last fund was created/launched in 2022-02-15

What are the contacts of Florida Funders?

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