Florida Funders

Florida Funders, established in 2013 and headquartered in Tampa, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in Florida-based technology companies. The firm targets annual revenues of $0.25 million to $2 million and invests between $0.5 million and $1 million per round, often co-leading and participating in follow-on investments. Florida Funders, with over 1,500 members, combines equity crowdfunding, angel investing, and venture capital strategies to generate returns while supporting the state's promising entrepreneurs.

Kevin Adamek

Partner

Marc Blumenthal

General Partner

Sheryl Hunter, Esquire

Partner

Michael Kadow

General Partner

Yasmine Morrison

Investor Assoicate

Chelsea Oppenheim

Investment Associate

Jeanine Suah

Venture Capital Scout

Tom Wallace

Managing Partner

Ryan Whittemore

General Partner

Past deals in Florida

HOMEE

Series C in 2024
HOMEE, Inc. is a technology company based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2017. It offers a mobile application that connects homeowners, renters, and property managers with skilled service providers such as handymen, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. The platform facilitates both scheduled and emergency home service transactions, making it easier for users to find and hire the necessary services. Additionally, HOMEE provides tools that enhance the claims process for insurers and policyholders by connecting them with service providers, thereby streamlining emergency mitigations and repairs. Through its integrated platform, HOMEE aims to improve the efficiency of the claims service process and enhance user satisfaction.

Marco

Series A in 2024
Marco is a tech-enabled, trade finance platform that provides reliable access to working capital for Latin American SMEs. It promotes paperless processes and dedicated support from industry experts to create a seamless financing solution. The company was founded in 2019 by Jacob Shoihet and Peter D. Spradling and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

HealthSnap

Series B in 2024
HealthSnap, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing solutions for processing patient lifestyle data to enhance healthcare delivery. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, with an additional office in San Mateo, California, HealthSnap offers a comprehensive Virtual Care Management Platform. This platform integrates various services, including Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM), to assist healthcare organizations in improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare utilization, and diversifying revenue streams. By utilizing data from wearables, remote sensors, and patient questionnaires, HealthSnap's platform enables effective care coordination and automated management of chronic conditions, empowering clinicians with the necessary tools to prevent and manage lifestyle-related diseases efficiently.

Betr Holdings

Series A in 2023
Betr is a Miami-based company founded in 2022 that specializes in micro-betting, offering a direct-to-consumer platform for sports betting. The company aims to disrupt traditional gambling methods by providing a unique betting experience that allows users to place bets on every moment of a live sporting event. Betr emphasizes responsible play, equipping users with tools to manage their gambling activities and maintain control over their betting experiences. This focus on responsible gaming ensures that users can enjoy the thrill of sports betting while staying within their personal limits.

HealthSnap

Series A in 2023
HealthSnap, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing solutions for processing patient lifestyle data to enhance healthcare delivery. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, with an additional office in San Mateo, California, HealthSnap offers a comprehensive Virtual Care Management Platform. This platform integrates various services, including Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM), to assist healthcare organizations in improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare utilization, and diversifying revenue streams. By utilizing data from wearables, remote sensors, and patient questionnaires, HealthSnap's platform enables effective care coordination and automated management of chronic conditions, empowering clinicians with the necessary tools to prevent and manage lifestyle-related diseases efficiently.

Marco

Seed Round in 2022
Marco is a tech-enabled, trade finance platform that provides reliable access to working capital for Latin American SMEs. It promotes paperless processes and dedicated support from industry experts to create a seamless financing solution. The company was founded in 2019 by Jacob Shoihet and Peter D. Spradling and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Chattr

Seed Round in 2022
Chattr is a retail chatbot platform that transforms the hiring process by facilitating meaningful connections between candidates and employers. Founded in 2018 and based in Tampa, Florida, the platform streamlines hourly employee recruiting by utilizing an AI-powered chatbot that screens candidates, schedules interviews, and manages repetitive hiring tasks. This automation allows store managers to concentrate on growth while enhancing the applicant experience. Chattr engages potential hires 24/7 through various channels, including text and in-store interactions, ensuring immediate responses and support. By prioritizing qualified candidates, Chattr helps hiring teams reduce recruiting time and costs, making the process more efficient and effective for retailers.

GoTu

Seed Round in 2022
GoTu is a marketplace platform based in Miami, Florida, that was founded in 2017. The company specializes in connecting licensed dental hygienists with dental offices seeking temporary staffing solutions. Its platform employs advanced algorithms to effectively match dental professionals with the specific needs of dental offices. GoTu also conducts thorough screening and verification of the hygienists before they are listed, ensuring that dental practices can access qualified and licensed professionals. Additionally, the platform gathers ratings and reviews for each job, enhancing the decision-making process for dental offices in their staffing choices.

Itopia

Venture Round in 2022
Itopia, Inc. is a software company that specializes in cloud automation solutions for the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Founded in 2012 and based in Miami, Florida, Itopia develops the Cloud Automation Stack (CAS), an enterprise IT life-cycle management tool that facilitates the migration and management of enterprise workloads, including virtual desktops, applications, and graphic workstations. CAS enables IT departments and service providers to efficiently transition to GCP environments, supporting hybrid Active Directory systems, disaster recovery, and the use of both Windows and Linux virtual machines. By streamlining the management of GCP infrastructure and end-user computing, Itopia's technology significantly reduces the time and cost associated with cloud transitions, offering a user-friendly management portal for comprehensive oversight.

Betr Holdings

Series A in 2022
Betr is a Miami-based company founded in 2022 that specializes in micro-betting, offering a direct-to-consumer platform for sports betting. The company aims to disrupt traditional gambling methods by providing a unique betting experience that allows users to place bets on every moment of a live sporting event. Betr emphasizes responsible play, equipping users with tools to manage their gambling activities and maintain control over their betting experiences. This focus on responsible gaming ensures that users can enjoy the thrill of sports betting while staying within their personal limits.

HealthSnap

Venture Round in 2021
HealthSnap, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing solutions for processing patient lifestyle data to enhance healthcare delivery. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, with an additional office in San Mateo, California, HealthSnap offers a comprehensive Virtual Care Management Platform. This platform integrates various services, including Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM), to assist healthcare organizations in improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare utilization, and diversifying revenue streams. By utilizing data from wearables, remote sensors, and patient questionnaires, HealthSnap's platform enables effective care coordination and automated management of chronic conditions, empowering clinicians with the necessary tools to prevent and manage lifestyle-related diseases efficiently.

CAST AI

Series A in 2021
CAST AI Group, Inc. develops a multi-cloud management platform that allows users to efficiently manage compute capacity across various cloud providers, such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. The platform enables automatic deployment of applications across multiple clouds, ensuring consistent uptime and performance. By employing advanced machine learning algorithms, CAST AI analyzes and optimizes cloud clusters in real time, significantly reducing costs—by over 50%—while also enhancing performance, security, and overall productivity for DevOps and engineering teams. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, CAST AI Group, Inc. was formerly known as CAST AI Temp, Inc.

Harness

Seed Round in 2021
At Harness, we build tools and infrastructure to connect Payments to Purpose. We work with thousands of companies to make it easy for millions of people to program their payment cards to “do more with every payment.” Our products are used by everyone from local non-profits to global financial institutions and are supported by the world’s largest card networks, including Visa and Mastercard. Founded in 2016, Harness is headquartered in Tampa, Florida with offices in New York, and currently expanding with remote employees around the world.

eMerge Americas

Venture Round in 2021
eMerge Americas is a prominent organization dedicated to establishing Miami as a technological hub for the Americas. It organizes a multi-day technology conference that connects industry leaders, government officials, and entrepreneurs from North America, Latin America, and Europe. The conference serves as a platform for fostering collaboration and the exchange of innovative ideas among businesses, investors, and governments, promoting the development of a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem. Through specialized summits addressing critical sectors such as healthcare, entertainment, finance, cities, and education, eMerge Americas aims to tackle pressing contemporary issues and facilitate advancements that benefit both business and society. By bridging gaps between global industry leaders and local innovators, the organization strives to drive visionary innovation across the Americas.

Marco

Seed Round in 2021
Marco is a tech-enabled, trade finance platform that provides reliable access to working capital for Latin American SMEs. It promotes paperless processes and dedicated support from industry experts to create a seamless financing solution. The company was founded in 2019 by Jacob Shoihet and Peter D. Spradling and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

HealthSnap

Convertible Note in 2021
HealthSnap, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in developing solutions for processing patient lifestyle data to enhance healthcare delivery. Incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, with an additional office in San Mateo, California, HealthSnap offers a comprehensive Virtual Care Management Platform. This platform integrates various services, including Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM), to assist healthcare organizations in improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare utilization, and diversifying revenue streams. By utilizing data from wearables, remote sensors, and patient questionnaires, HealthSnap's platform enables effective care coordination and automated management of chronic conditions, empowering clinicians with the necessary tools to prevent and manage lifestyle-related diseases efficiently.

TSOLife

Convertible Note in 2020
TSOLife Inc. is a technology startup established in 2014 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The company specializes in developing a platform aimed at senior care living organizations, allowing them to capture, preserve, and share the life stories of senior residents. By leveraging advanced technology and artificial intelligence, TSOLife provides tools designed to digitize resident profiles, facilitating better data capture and offering actionable insights for improved decision-making. This approach enables assisted living organizations to personalize and enhance the experiences of seniors in their care, ultimately helping to preserve personal legacies for future generations.

Theoris Software

Convertible Note in 2020
Theoris Software is the creator of AppraisalVision. AppraisalVision is a platform for on-demand home appraisals. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States.

Theoris Software

Convertible Note in 2020
Theoris Software is the creator of AppraisalVision. AppraisalVision is a platform for on-demand home appraisals. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States.

Secberus

Seed Round in 2020
Secberus, Inc. specializes in developing cloud security technologies, offering a platform that enhances real-time cloud security posture management and compliance reporting. Founded in 2017 and based in Miami, Florida, Secberus provides tools for DevSecOps engineers to audit and enforce security configurations across various public cloud platforms. Its platform enables enterprises to achieve end-to-end asset visibility, discover misconfigurations, and maintain compliance. The service is designed for medium to large enterprises and supports collaboration with cloud consultants, system integrators, and managed security service providers. By embedding security and compliance into the continuous integration and continuous deployment pipeline, Secberus aims to help clients minimize cloud misconfiguration incidents and effectively manage the complexities of cloud infrastructure.

HOMEE

Venture Round in 2020
HOMEE, Inc. is a technology company based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2017. It offers a mobile application that connects homeowners, renters, and property managers with skilled service providers such as handymen, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. The platform facilitates both scheduled and emergency home service transactions, making it easier for users to find and hire the necessary services. Additionally, HOMEE provides tools that enhance the claims process for insurers and policyholders by connecting them with service providers, thereby streamlining emergency mitigations and repairs. Through its integrated platform, HOMEE aims to improve the efficiency of the claims service process and enhance user satisfaction.

CAST AI

Seed Round in 2020
CAST AI Group, Inc. develops a multi-cloud management platform that allows users to efficiently manage compute capacity across various cloud providers, such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. The platform enables automatic deployment of applications across multiple clouds, ensuring consistent uptime and performance. By employing advanced machine learning algorithms, CAST AI analyzes and optimizes cloud clusters in real time, significantly reducing costs—by over 50%—while also enhancing performance, security, and overall productivity for DevOps and engineering teams. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, CAST AI Group, Inc. was formerly known as CAST AI Temp, Inc.

Global Safety Management

Convertible Note in 2020
Global Safety Management, Inc. is a company specializing in safety data sheet (SDS) management software, headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Established in 2015, it offers a range of solutions that include SDS authoring, which enables the creation and publication of GHS-compliant safety data sheets, as well as SDS management, allowing employees and end users to access and search these documents. Additionally, the company provides translation services for safety data sheets, ensuring compliance and accessibility across different languages. Through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, Global Safety Management supports organizations in effectively managing their safety documentation needs.

Secberus

Seed Round in 2020
Secberus, Inc. specializes in developing cloud security technologies, offering a platform that enhances real-time cloud security posture management and compliance reporting. Founded in 2017 and based in Miami, Florida, Secberus provides tools for DevSecOps engineers to audit and enforce security configurations across various public cloud platforms. Its platform enables enterprises to achieve end-to-end asset visibility, discover misconfigurations, and maintain compliance. The service is designed for medium to large enterprises and supports collaboration with cloud consultants, system integrators, and managed security service providers. By embedding security and compliance into the continuous integration and continuous deployment pipeline, Secberus aims to help clients minimize cloud misconfiguration incidents and effectively manage the complexities of cloud infrastructure.

Professional Credentials Exchange

Seed Round in 2020
Professional Credentials Exchange, LLC operates a blockchain-based platform designed to streamline the verification of professional credentials, primarily within the U.S. healthcare sector. The company's marketplace, ProCredEx, allows healthcare organizations to share, exchange, and monetize verified credential data efficiently. By connecting vetted members, the platform facilitates the buying and selling of professional credentials, thereby accelerating the deployment of clinicians in healthcare settings. This digital marketplace addresses the historical challenges of cost, complexity, and delays associated with practitioner credentialing by providing a secure and reliable infrastructure for credential verification. Founded in 2018 and based in Tampa, Florida, Professional Credentials Exchange focuses on creating a network that enhances the flow of credential information among industry stakeholders, rather than developing a traditional credentialing system.

Global Safety Management

Convertible Note in 2020
Global Safety Management, Inc. is a company specializing in safety data sheet (SDS) management software, headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Established in 2015, it offers a range of solutions that include SDS authoring, which enables the creation and publication of GHS-compliant safety data sheets, as well as SDS management, allowing employees and end users to access and search these documents. Additionally, the company provides translation services for safety data sheets, ensuring compliance and accessibility across different languages. Through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, Global Safety Management supports organizations in effectively managing their safety documentation needs.

TSOLife

Seed Round in 2020
TSOLife Inc. is a technology startup established in 2014 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The company specializes in developing a platform aimed at senior care living organizations, allowing them to capture, preserve, and share the life stories of senior residents. By leveraging advanced technology and artificial intelligence, TSOLife provides tools designed to digitize resident profiles, facilitating better data capture and offering actionable insights for improved decision-making. This approach enables assisted living organizations to personalize and enhance the experiences of seniors in their care, ultimately helping to preserve personal legacies for future generations.

flexEngage

Venture Round in 2020
flexEngage, Inc. is a software company based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in receipts management and digital communications for retailers. Founded in 2014 and previously known as flexReceipts, the company focuses on transforming standard post-purchase interactions—such as receipts, order notifications, and packing slips—into personalized marketing channels that enhance customer engagement and drive additional sales. Its software not only eliminates the need for paper receipts but also allows retailers to incorporate social media links, videos, and customized offers into digital communications. By providing services that help clients like Under Armour and GNC better connect with their customers, flexEngage aims to reduce churn and increase brand loyalty. The company has developed a significant database of consumer shopping behavior, boasting 300 million transactions and 41 million unique consumer profiles, positioning itself as a vital tool for retailers seeking to compete effectively in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Theoris Software

Convertible Note in 2020
Theoris Software is the creator of AppraisalVision. AppraisalVision is a platform for on-demand home appraisals. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States.

flexEngage

Series A in 2019
flexEngage, Inc. is a software company based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in receipts management and digital communications for retailers. Founded in 2014 and previously known as flexReceipts, the company focuses on transforming standard post-purchase interactions—such as receipts, order notifications, and packing slips—into personalized marketing channels that enhance customer engagement and drive additional sales. Its software not only eliminates the need for paper receipts but also allows retailers to incorporate social media links, videos, and customized offers into digital communications. By providing services that help clients like Under Armour and GNC better connect with their customers, flexEngage aims to reduce churn and increase brand loyalty. The company has developed a significant database of consumer shopping behavior, boasting 300 million transactions and 41 million unique consumer profiles, positioning itself as a vital tool for retailers seeking to compete effectively in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

HOMEE

Series B in 2019
HOMEE, Inc. is a technology company based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2017. It offers a mobile application that connects homeowners, renters, and property managers with skilled service providers such as handymen, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. The platform facilitates both scheduled and emergency home service transactions, making it easier for users to find and hire the necessary services. Additionally, HOMEE provides tools that enhance the claims process for insurers and policyholders by connecting them with service providers, thereby streamlining emergency mitigations and repairs. Through its integrated platform, HOMEE aims to improve the efficiency of the claims service process and enhance user satisfaction.

Vupulse

Series A in 2019
VuPulse is a Boca Raton, Florida-based text recognition company that specializes in advertising and intelligence solutions for networks, studios, marketers, and publishers. Founded in 2015, VuPulse transforms articles and social media posts into direct response advertisements, enhancing viewer engagement by integrating seamless calls to action that direct consumers to services. The company also focuses on contextual in-article native advertising, helping publishers monetize their content by identifying relevant articles and turning text into revenue-generating opportunities. Additionally, VuPulse's platform provides personalized digital customer experiences by utilizing data and optimization, allowing businesses to effectively connect with and retain their digital audiences.

Trash Butler

Series A in 2019
Trash Butler, LLC is a company that specializes in doorstep valet trash services for multi-family communities across the United States. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Trash Butler offers a convenient solution for residents by collecting bagged trash and recyclables directly from their doors. The company also provides additional services such as pet stations and recycling options, promoting a more eco-friendly environment for its clients. Operating as a subsidiary of Republic Services Inc., Trash Butler aims to enhance the living experience in multi-family apartments by delivering stress-free waste management solutions through its uniformed and professional staff.

Global Safety Management

Series B in 2019
Global Safety Management, Inc. is a company specializing in safety data sheet (SDS) management software, headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Established in 2015, it offers a range of solutions that include SDS authoring, which enables the creation and publication of GHS-compliant safety data sheets, as well as SDS management, allowing employees and end users to access and search these documents. Additionally, the company provides translation services for safety data sheets, ensuring compliance and accessibility across different languages. Through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, Global Safety Management supports organizations in effectively managing their safety documentation needs.

TAO Connect

Series A in 2018
TAO Connect, Inc. offers an online treatment program designed to address various mental health issues, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, panic, and more. The company's cognitive behavioral treatment module enables patients to actively engage in behavioral change while allowing clinicians to monitor progress and symptom changes over time. This module features online educational resources, video conferencing, text messaging, push notifications, and daily practice assignments accessible via smartphones. Additionally, TAO Connect provides treatments for substance abuse recovery, mindfulness, depression, and trauma, as well as training for its treatment modules. The services are utilized by a diverse range of organizations, including college counseling centers, wellness centers, employee assistance programs, outpatient clinics, VA medical centers, and private practitioners. Founded in 2014 and based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, TAO Connect is dedicated to making mental health treatment more affordable and accessible, particularly for individuals who have historically faced barriers to care.

RepScrubs

Series A in 2018
RepScrubs specializes in providing a streamlined solution for hospitals to enhance infection prevention and vendor management while reducing associated costs. The company's system features an automated cashless dispensing unit, known as ScrubPort, which delivers disposable scrubs to vendors entering sterile environments. This program alleviates healthcare facilities from the burden of supplying scrubs, coveralls, and lab coats, effectively shifting the cost to the vendors. By ensuring that every vendor wears clean scrubs from the onsite ScrubPort, RepScrubs enhances patient safety and maintains strict sterile protocols. Founded in 2013 and based in Sanford, Florida, RepScrubs aims to address the clinical and economic challenges faced by the healthcare industry.

HOMEE

Series A in 2018
HOMEE, Inc. is a technology company based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2017. It offers a mobile application that connects homeowners, renters, and property managers with skilled service providers such as handymen, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. The platform facilitates both scheduled and emergency home service transactions, making it easier for users to find and hire the necessary services. Additionally, HOMEE provides tools that enhance the claims process for insurers and policyholders by connecting them with service providers, thereby streamlining emergency mitigations and repairs. Through its integrated platform, HOMEE aims to improve the efficiency of the claims service process and enhance user satisfaction.

ClassWallet

Seed Round in 2018
ClassWallet, founded in 2014 and based in Hollywood, Florida, offers a comprehensive funds management and tracking platform tailored for educational institutions and government agencies. The platform streamlines the management of public funds by minimizing paperwork and administrative tasks, allowing users to efficiently track classroom stipends, grants, donations, and other financial activities. ClassWallet's patented digital wallet technology ensures that funds are appropriately allocated and utilized, enhancing compliance while reducing costs and time associated with traditional methods. Serving clients across 32 states, ClassWallet has facilitated the effective use of over $2.7 billion in public funds. Its integrated marketplace includes partnerships with leading retailers, providing educators with access to essential resources. In 2023, ClassWallet was recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. and ranked highly among software companies by Deloitte's Technology Fast 500.

Droplit

Convertible Note in 2017
Droplit, Inc. is a software development company that specializes in enabling real-time control and management of Internet of Things (IoT) devices through its application. Founded in 2014 and based in Melbourne, Florida, Droplit offers a platform that simplifies access and integration for enterprises, product teams, and systems integrators. The company's innovative technology allows users to manage connected products and services from a single interface, facilitating device interactions and automation without the complexity of traditional integration processes. Droplit's solutions help businesses efficiently detect, monitor, and control a wide range of IoT devices, enhancing operational effectiveness and user experience.

HOMEE

Seed Round in 2017
HOMEE, Inc. is a technology company based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2017. It offers a mobile application that connects homeowners, renters, and property managers with skilled service providers such as handymen, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. The platform facilitates both scheduled and emergency home service transactions, making it easier for users to find and hire the necessary services. Additionally, HOMEE provides tools that enhance the claims process for insurers and policyholders by connecting them with service providers, thereby streamlining emergency mitigations and repairs. Through its integrated platform, HOMEE aims to improve the efficiency of the claims service process and enhance user satisfaction.

Eventplicity

Convertible Note in 2017
Eventplicity, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of a comprehensive sales system for event booking, catering to both private parties and corporate functions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, Eventplicity's platform enables users to capture inquiries and engage customers effectively, ultimately generating increased booking revenue. The system features real-time updates, customizable options for menus and payment plans, and tools for managing space amenities and equipment rentals. Additionally, it offers upsell opportunities on proposals, ensuring that all details align with management requirements while allowing clients to visualize their events through embedded virtual tours. This functionality is designed to enhance client experiences and drive profitability for businesses in the events industry.

TAO Connect

Series A in 2017
TAO Connect, Inc. offers an online treatment program designed to address various mental health issues, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, panic, and more. The company's cognitive behavioral treatment module enables patients to actively engage in behavioral change while allowing clinicians to monitor progress and symptom changes over time. This module features online educational resources, video conferencing, text messaging, push notifications, and daily practice assignments accessible via smartphones. Additionally, TAO Connect provides treatments for substance abuse recovery, mindfulness, depression, and trauma, as well as training for its treatment modules. The services are utilized by a diverse range of organizations, including college counseling centers, wellness centers, employee assistance programs, outpatient clinics, VA medical centers, and private practitioners. Founded in 2014 and based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, TAO Connect is dedicated to making mental health treatment more affordable and accessible, particularly for individuals who have historically faced barriers to care.

Raw Shorts

Series A in 2016
Raw Shorts, Inc. operates a cloud-based video creation platform that enables users to produce animated explainer and promotional videos through a user-friendly, template-driven system. Founded in 2013 and based in Miami, Florida, the platform allows individuals and businesses, including startups, marketing professionals, and educational institutions, to select from a catalog of industry-specific templates. Users can customize their videos by adding media, text, transitions, effects, and audio, and then share the final products on platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Additionally, Raw Shorts offers a feature that connects users with animators and video production companies, facilitating collaboration through portfolios and reviews. The company serves a diverse clientele, both domestically and internationally, streamlining the video content creation process with its innovative, automated workflow.

TAO Connect

Series A in 2016
TAO Connect, Inc. offers an online treatment program designed to address various mental health issues, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, panic, and more. The company's cognitive behavioral treatment module enables patients to actively engage in behavioral change while allowing clinicians to monitor progress and symptom changes over time. This module features online educational resources, video conferencing, text messaging, push notifications, and daily practice assignments accessible via smartphones. Additionally, TAO Connect provides treatments for substance abuse recovery, mindfulness, depression, and trauma, as well as training for its treatment modules. The services are utilized by a diverse range of organizations, including college counseling centers, wellness centers, employee assistance programs, outpatient clinics, VA medical centers, and private practitioners. Founded in 2014 and based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, TAO Connect is dedicated to making mental health treatment more affordable and accessible, particularly for individuals who have historically faced barriers to care.

LumaStream

Convertible Note in 2015
LumaStream, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative LED lighting systems focused on sustainable digital power conversion, control, and distribution. Established in 2009 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company offers a wide range of lighting solutions tailored for commercial, residential, hospitality, institutional, and exterior applications. Their product lineup includes various low-voltage LED fixtures, such as dimmable lights, rail systems, uplights, downlights, and accent lights, as well as the necessary power supplies and control hardware. LumaStream's technology utilizes low-voltage power delivery through standard wiring, enhancing energy efficiency while reducing fire risks and extending product lifespan. The company markets its products directly to corporate accounts and through electrical and audiovisual installers, making it a versatile player in the lighting industry.

Eventplicity

Convertible Note in 2015
Eventplicity, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of a comprehensive sales system for event booking, catering to both private parties and corporate functions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, Eventplicity's platform enables users to capture inquiries and engage customers effectively, ultimately generating increased booking revenue. The system features real-time updates, customizable options for menus and payment plans, and tools for managing space amenities and equipment rentals. Additionally, it offers upsell opportunities on proposals, ensuring that all details align with management requirements while allowing clients to visualize their events through embedded virtual tours. This functionality is designed to enhance client experiences and drive profitability for businesses in the events industry.

PN Medical

Funding Round in 2015
PN Medical, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of medical devices for respiratory muscle training, pulmonary rehabilitation, and speech therapy. Founded in 1980 and located in Cocoa Beach, Florida, the company offers products like The Breather, a drug-free device designed for expiratory respiratory muscle training. This device provides clinical benefits such as improved peak cough flow, laryngeal function, and enhanced speech and swallow performance. PN Medical's offerings target various conditions, including asthma, congestive heart failure, sleep apnea, hypertension, and vocal fold pathologies. By combining diagnostics, therapeutics, and remote monitoring, PN Medical aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs, particularly for individuals with respiratory and speech disorders.

LumaStream

Series B in 2014
LumaStream, Inc. designs and manufactures innovative LED lighting systems focused on sustainable digital power conversion, control, and distribution. Established in 2009 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company offers a wide range of lighting solutions tailored for commercial, residential, hospitality, institutional, and exterior applications. Their product lineup includes various low-voltage LED fixtures, such as dimmable lights, rail systems, uplights, downlights, and accent lights, as well as the necessary power supplies and control hardware. LumaStream's technology utilizes low-voltage power delivery through standard wiring, enhancing energy efficiency while reducing fire risks and extending product lifespan. The company markets its products directly to corporate accounts and through electrical and audiovisual installers, making it a versatile player in the lighting industry.
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