Tamiami Angel Funds

Tamiami Angel Funds is a Florida-based venture capital firm established in 2009, specializing in investments in startups and early-stage companies. Located in Naples, the firm primarily focuses on businesses within the United States, with a particular emphasis on Florida and Southwest Florida. Tamiami Angel Funds aims to invest between $0.1 million and $0.2 million in a diverse range of sectors, including software as a service, financial technology, education technology, telehealth, and medical devices. As a member-owned and member-managed investment partnership, the firm provides its members the opportunity to engage actively in the investment process while building a portfolio of high-quality, high-growth companies.

Timothy Cartwright

Chairman

Susi Kimball

Senior Director

Danielle Russo-Slugh

Director, Investment Operations

41 past transactions

Aperiomics

Convertible Note in 2020
Aperiomics, Inc., a biotechnology company, provides pathogens detection services to animal screening, agricultural testing, and human diagnostics industry through a combination of genomics and informatics. The company detects viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasite pathogens in a single test. It uses sequencing technologies and advanced Bayesian statistics to provide results. The company allows its customers’ to send blood, tissue, and stool samples to be sequenced, which then is analyzed through a laboratory using a proprietary informatics pipeline. Aperiomics, Inc. was formerly known as NextGen Diagnostics, Inc. and changed its name to Aperiomics, Inc. in July 2014. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Sterling, Virginia.

WellBox

Venture Round in 2020
Wellbox is a healthcare company based in Jacksonville, Florida, specializing in virtual care solutions for high-risk, high-cost populations. Founded in 2015, the company offers comprehensive chronic, preventative, and virtual care management services that utilize experienced licensed registered nurses and advanced technologies. Wellbox aims to improve health outcomes by conducting health risk assessments and delivering quality clinical care. The organization's focus is on enhancing patient engagement, creating positive healthcare experiences, and driving better outcomes, all while optimizing existing workflows and systems for healthcare providers.

Fotobom Media

Seed Round in 2020
Fotobom Media, Inc. is a mobile platform that facilitates meaningful connections between marketers and consumers through messaging. Recognizing that traditional social media marketing often leads to audience fatigue and ineffective targeting, Fotobom Media focuses on the rapidly growing and challenging space of mobile messaging, which is often overlooked in marketing strategies. The platform utilizes conversational artificial intelligence to engage users in one-to-one interactions, enhancing customer engagement and opening new revenue opportunities for marketers. With the capability to generate over 1 billion impressions, Fotobom Media enables marketers to reach new mobile audiences, execute action-based campaigns, and obtain valuable insights into campaign performance. Founded by Stanford University graduates with backgrounds in ad tech, media, and wireless industries, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

ARMR Systems

Seed Round in 2020
ARMR Systems LLC specializes in developing innovative wearable hemorrhage control systems aimed at enhancing the survivability of traumatic injuries on the battlefield, particularly in scenarios where immediate medical support is unavailable. Founded in 2014 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, the company offers effective standalone products and integrated solutions that equip warfighters and combat medics with advanced trauma care capabilities. Its systems feature an ergonomically designed harness and a tourniquet-style pressure device, which can rapidly compress damaged arteries in critical areas of the torso to mitigate blood loss. ARMR Systems is dedicated to collaboration, drawing from a multidisciplinary team to ensure diverse perspectives are utilized in problem-solving and technology development.

Vyv

Debt Financing in 2019
Vyv, formerly known as Vital Vio, Inc., designs and manufactures advanced lighting systems branded as VioSafe, focusing on antibacterial solutions. The company produces a range of products, including under cabinet lights, replacement bulbs, and various LED fixtures specifically designed to combat germs and enhance infection control in diverse settings. Its products are utilized in commercial environments such as hospitals, veterinary clinics, laboratories, schools, and food preparation facilities, among others. Vyv aims to protect people and spaces from harmful microorganisms by integrating antimicrobial properties into its lighting solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Troy, New York, the company has established partnerships with notable organizations, including Duke University and UCLA Health, and serves various sectors, including healthcare, food processing, and commercial industries.

TPA Stream

Seed Round in 2019
TPA Stream provides cloud based software that targets Third Party Administrators and their challenges in managing EOBs (explanation of benefits). TPA Stream harvests EOBs for both and large and small employers and provides a portal for ease of management and automated submission to benefit administration software.TPA Stream was founded in 2014 to make health benefits easier for employees and administrators. After years of experience at various software and healthcare related companies, the three founders of TPA Stream came together to initially make Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) easier for employees.

Streann

Series A in 2019
Streann Media, Inc. is a digital media company based in Miami, Florida, specializing in the development of a comprehensive platform for content monetization and streaming services. Founded in 2014, the company offers an array of solutions that enable radio and TV stations to broadcast their content online, across smartphones and tablets. Its services include video and audio streaming, automation software for online TV stations, and hardware and software kits tailored for both radio and television broadcasting. Streann’s enterprise SaaS platform empowers content owners to create and manage their own video streaming services similar to major platforms like Netflix and Hulu, incorporating features for live streaming, video on demand, and monetization. The technology supports multi-device accessibility, including integration for Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV, allowing users to design customized applications without the need for extensive development resources. By partnering with distributors, Streann facilitates a next-generation media experience, enabling broadcasters and content providers to effectively engage their audiences.

LiveSource

Venture Round in 2018
LiveSource’s cloud-based supplier collaboration suite specializes in strategic sourcing and supplier performance management, as well as the facilitation of all supplier interactions up and down the supply chain. LiveSource focuses on global manufacturers in highly regulated and complex manufacturing industries and a majority of its revenue is derived from the automotive and aerospace industries.

Revibe Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
FokusLabs is focused on creating next generation, wearable devices to help individuals with specialized needs overcome everyday obstacles. FokusLabs helps to level the playing field for these individuals by leveraging cutting-edge haptic technology to increase focus, learning and productivity. FokusLabs' first product is a best-selling wearable, called, "RE-vibe", which increases time spent on-task by leveraging smart vibration technology through proprietary, research-based algorithms.

ConnexPay

Angel Round in 2018
ConnexPay LLC is a payment solution provider based in Bonita Springs, Florida, specializing in the travel and e-commerce markets. Established in 2017, the company offers an innovative platform that enables internet merchants to accept customer payments through the issuance of single-use virtual credit cards. This technology streamlines payment processes by minimizing risks, reducing acceptance costs, and eliminating the need for large merchant reserves or lines of credit. ConnexPay's integrated solution includes powerful anti-fraud detection and PCI-certified payment acceptance and issuance, all facilitated through their patent-pending intelligent routing system. By partnering with various financial institutions, ConnexPay allows clients to efficiently manage payments to suppliers while ensuring secure transactions for customer payments. This comprehensive approach simplifies financial operations for businesses acting as intermediaries in the travel and e-commerce sectors.

Vyv

Venture Round in 2018
Vyv, formerly known as Vital Vio, Inc., designs and manufactures advanced lighting systems branded as VioSafe, focusing on antibacterial solutions. The company produces a range of products, including under cabinet lights, replacement bulbs, and various LED fixtures specifically designed to combat germs and enhance infection control in diverse settings. Its products are utilized in commercial environments such as hospitals, veterinary clinics, laboratories, schools, and food preparation facilities, among others. Vyv aims to protect people and spaces from harmful microorganisms by integrating antimicrobial properties into its lighting solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Troy, New York, the company has established partnerships with notable organizations, including Duke University and UCLA Health, and serves various sectors, including healthcare, food processing, and commercial industries.

iScribes

Seed Round in 2017
iScribes is a technology company that provides a mobile application and wearable technology designed to assist physicians in documenting patient visits. By allowing physicians to record encounters, the application enables trained medical scribes to access these recordings and complete documentation directly in the providers' electronic medical record systems. This process significantly reduces the time physicians spend on administrative tasks, allowing them to focus more on patient care. iScribes emphasizes security and compliance, incorporating features to ensure that their technology adheres to HIPAA regulations. Ultimately, iScribes aims to enhance physician productivity and improve the quality of patient interactions.

eNow

Series A in 2016
eNow, Inc. specializes in developing solar energy solutions tailored for the transportation sector, focusing on renewable energy systems. Founded in 2011 and based in Warwick, Rhode Island, the company offers solar photovoltaic panels that capture energy to power various auxiliary systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, lift gates, and safety lighting. eNow's products are designed for medium and heavy-duty trucks, buses, and military vehicles, providing reliable power for applications such as roof de-ice, in-cab climate control, and battery charging. The company serves a diverse clientele, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet owners, and owner-operators, positioning itself as a leader in solar-based auxiliary power systems for the industry.

eNow

Angel Round in 2016
eNow, Inc. specializes in developing solar energy solutions tailored for the transportation sector, focusing on renewable energy systems. Founded in 2011 and based in Warwick, Rhode Island, the company offers solar photovoltaic panels that capture energy to power various auxiliary systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, lift gates, and safety lighting. eNow's products are designed for medium and heavy-duty trucks, buses, and military vehicles, providing reliable power for applications such as roof de-ice, in-cab climate control, and battery charging. The company serves a diverse clientele, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fleet owners, and owner-operators, positioning itself as a leader in solar-based auxiliary power systems for the industry.

Streann

Series A in 2016
Streann Media, Inc. is a digital media company based in Miami, Florida, specializing in the development of a comprehensive platform for content monetization and streaming services. Founded in 2014, the company offers an array of solutions that enable radio and TV stations to broadcast their content online, across smartphones and tablets. Its services include video and audio streaming, automation software for online TV stations, and hardware and software kits tailored for both radio and television broadcasting. Streann’s enterprise SaaS platform empowers content owners to create and manage their own video streaming services similar to major platforms like Netflix and Hulu, incorporating features for live streaming, video on demand, and monetization. The technology supports multi-device accessibility, including integration for Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV, allowing users to design customized applications without the need for extensive development resources. By partnering with distributors, Streann facilitates a next-generation media experience, enabling broadcasters and content providers to effectively engage their audiences.

GroundMetrics

Venture Round in 2015
GroundMetrics, Inc. develops and commercializes land-based electromagnetic (EM) sensing systems. Its technologies are used for various types of resistivity and EM surveys that range from traditional controlled source EM and induced polarization surveys to reservoir imaging survey methods, such as borehole-to-surface EM and depth-to-surface EM. The company provides survey and monitoring services to oil, gas, geothermal, and mining companies worldwide, as well as the U.S. Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission. GroundMetrics, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in San Diego, California.

FreshMealPlan

Seed Round in 2015
They want to change the way America thinks about healthy eating. Start by taking all of the time for planning, shopping and prep out of your week. Already, you’ve got more time to work out, train or just keep up with your active lifestyle. Never mind researching your meals, controlling your caloric content, balancing proteins, vegetables and complex carbohydrates or learning the skills needed to expertly cook and season your food. Instead, choose from hundreds of delicious dishes on their Fresh Meal Plan menu with all the nutritional planning done for you. Consider Fresh your weekly meal planner. Forget about the expense of sourcing the finest, freshest gourmet ingredients with perfect portions to avoid wasted leftovers or repeating the same dish over and over again. They do it all for you, saving you time and money. With us as your official meal plan, you’ll enjoy fresh, healthy gourmet food delivered right to your door. It’s that simple.

MassiveU

Angel Round in 2015
MassiveU, Inc. is a social learning Platform-as-a-Service company based in Naples, Florida, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing online distance learning courses tailored for students, educational institutions, subject matter experts, and sponsors. As a pioneering mobile learning solution, MassiveU delivers asynchronous learning content, allowing learners to engage with material at their own pace through mobile apps. The platform features courses from recognized experts, making education accessible on various devices, including mobile phones and tablets. Additionally, it offers tools for educators and organizations to measure learner engagement and adapt to their educational needs.

LevelEleven

Venture Round in 2015
LevelEleven LLC is a software company that specializes in sales performance management, founded in 2012 and based in Detroit, Michigan. The company offers a platform designed for sales and marketing managers to identify and track crucial metrics within their sales processes. It focuses on gamification, KPI management, and performance management, allowing users to emphasize key sales behaviors that enhance team performance. The platform facilitates the setting of daily, weekly, and monthly goals, aiming to motivate sales representatives and improve overall results. In May 2020, LevelEleven was acquired by Geopointe LLC, further expanding its capabilities in the realm of sales performance.

ZoneFlow

Venture Round in 2015
ZoneFlow Reactor Technologies, LLC specializes in developing advanced reactor technologies aimed at enhancing the efficiency of hydrogen and syngas production through the steam methane reforming (SMR) process. Established in 2007 and based in Windsor, Connecticut, the company has completed its initial research and development phases, bringing its first-generation reactors close to commercialization. The SMR process is crucial in several industries, including oil refining, ammonia production for fertilizers, methanol manufacturing, and iron reduction, representing a significant segment of the global economy. ZoneFlow's innovations have the potential to offer substantial capital and energy savings, estimated at $6 billion if implemented in new SMR production capacities, and $13 billion if applied to half of the existing SMR plants by increasing their capabilities. Moreover, the company's technologies aim to reduce CO2 emissions associated with the SMR process, contributing to environmental sustainability in industrial operations.

Movable

Seed Round in 2015
Movable specializes in the development of wrist-worn activity monitors, primarily through its product MOVband, which tracks all types of movement rather than just steps. The company aims to support corporate and school-based wellness programs by providing tools that encourage physical activity. In addition to the MOVband, Movable also offers MOVchallenge, a social-activity program designed to motivate users through rewards and sharing of information. This dual approach fosters a community around health and wellness, making it easier for participants to engage in and sustain active lifestyles.

Senzari

Venture Round in 2015
Senzari specializes in providing data and intelligence solutions tailored for the media and entertainment sector. The company’s flagship product, MusicGraph, is a recommendation and personalization platform specifically designed for the music industry. By utilizing advanced technology, Senzari's platform analyzes various data points to adapt to users' musical tastes and deliver real-time recommendations. This enables listeners to enjoy a customized experience, ensuring they have an ideal soundtrack for any occasion.

Senzari

Seed Round in 2014
Senzari specializes in providing data and intelligence solutions tailored for the media and entertainment sector. The company’s flagship product, MusicGraph, is a recommendation and personalization platform specifically designed for the music industry. By utilizing advanced technology, Senzari's platform analyzes various data points to adapt to users' musical tastes and deliver real-time recommendations. This enables listeners to enjoy a customized experience, ensuring they have an ideal soundtrack for any occasion.

MassiveU

Seed Round in 2014
MassiveU, Inc. is a social learning Platform-as-a-Service company based in Naples, Florida, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing online distance learning courses tailored for students, educational institutions, subject matter experts, and sponsors. As a pioneering mobile learning solution, MassiveU delivers asynchronous learning content, allowing learners to engage with material at their own pace through mobile apps. The platform features courses from recognized experts, making education accessible on various devices, including mobile phones and tablets. Additionally, it offers tools for educators and organizations to measure learner engagement and adapt to their educational needs.

LevelEleven

Seed Round in 2014
LevelEleven LLC is a software company that specializes in sales performance management, founded in 2012 and based in Detroit, Michigan. The company offers a platform designed for sales and marketing managers to identify and track crucial metrics within their sales processes. It focuses on gamification, KPI management, and performance management, allowing users to emphasize key sales behaviors that enhance team performance. The platform facilitates the setting of daily, weekly, and monthly goals, aiming to motivate sales representatives and improve overall results. In May 2020, LevelEleven was acquired by Geopointe LLC, further expanding its capabilities in the realm of sales performance.

Movable

Seed Round in 2014
Movable specializes in the development of wrist-worn activity monitors, primarily through its product MOVband, which tracks all types of movement rather than just steps. The company aims to support corporate and school-based wellness programs by providing tools that encourage physical activity. In addition to the MOVband, Movable also offers MOVchallenge, a social-activity program designed to motivate users through rewards and sharing of information. This dual approach fosters a community around health and wellness, making it easier for participants to engage in and sustain active lifestyles.

Fracture

Venture Round in 2014
Fracture, Inc. specializes in printing and displaying photographs and images directly on glass, offering a unique and modern way for consumers to showcase their digital images. Founded in 2009 and based in Gainesville, Florida, the company has successfully sold over 155,000 products to more than 45,000 customers across 50 countries. Fracture's primary offering, known as "Fractures," features images printed on glass that are delivered in custom packaging, making them ready to hang without the need for additional framing. The company differentiates itself by managing the entire process in-house, from design to manufacturing, ensuring a high-quality and affordable product. Fracture aims to transform digital images into tangible décor, blending e-commerce with lean manufacturing practices to enhance the customer experience.

71lbs

Angel Round in 2014
71lbs offers a platform designed to assist small and medium businesses in reducing shipping costs through comprehensive analytics and reporting tools. With extensive experience in the parcel shipping industry, the company specializes in contract negotiations and securing shipping refunds, allowing businesses to better understand and manage their shipping expenses. By leveraging industry insights, 71lbs simplifies the shipping process, empowering clients to make informed decisions that enhance their logistics efficiency and financial savings. The company's focus on democratizing shipping services ensures that businesses of all sizes can benefit from effective shipping strategies tailored to their needs.

Senzari

Seed Round in 2014
Senzari specializes in providing data and intelligence solutions tailored for the media and entertainment sector. The company’s flagship product, MusicGraph, is a recommendation and personalization platform specifically designed for the music industry. By utilizing advanced technology, Senzari's platform analyzes various data points to adapt to users' musical tastes and deliver real-time recommendations. This enables listeners to enjoy a customized experience, ensuring they have an ideal soundtrack for any occasion.

Senzari

Seed Round in 2014
Senzari specializes in providing data and intelligence solutions tailored for the media and entertainment sector. The company’s flagship product, MusicGraph, is a recommendation and personalization platform specifically designed for the music industry. By utilizing advanced technology, Senzari's platform analyzes various data points to adapt to users' musical tastes and deliver real-time recommendations. This enables listeners to enjoy a customized experience, ensuring they have an ideal soundtrack for any occasion.

Fracture

Venture Round in 2014
Fracture, Inc. specializes in printing and displaying photographs and images directly on glass, offering a unique and modern way for consumers to showcase their digital images. Founded in 2009 and based in Gainesville, Florida, the company has successfully sold over 155,000 products to more than 45,000 customers across 50 countries. Fracture's primary offering, known as "Fractures," features images printed on glass that are delivered in custom packaging, making them ready to hang without the need for additional framing. The company differentiates itself by managing the entire process in-house, from design to manufacturing, ensuring a high-quality and affordable product. Fracture aims to transform digital images into tangible décor, blending e-commerce with lean manufacturing practices to enhance the customer experience.

MassiveU

Venture Round in 2013
MassiveU, Inc. is a social learning Platform-as-a-Service company based in Naples, Florida, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing online distance learning courses tailored for students, educational institutions, subject matter experts, and sponsors. As a pioneering mobile learning solution, MassiveU delivers asynchronous learning content, allowing learners to engage with material at their own pace through mobile apps. The platform features courses from recognized experts, making education accessible on various devices, including mobile phones and tablets. Additionally, it offers tools for educators and organizations to measure learner engagement and adapt to their educational needs.

Fracture

Angel Round in 2013
Fracture, Inc. specializes in printing and displaying photographs and images directly on glass, offering a unique and modern way for consumers to showcase their digital images. Founded in 2009 and based in Gainesville, Florida, the company has successfully sold over 155,000 products to more than 45,000 customers across 50 countries. Fracture's primary offering, known as "Fractures," features images printed on glass that are delivered in custom packaging, making them ready to hang without the need for additional framing. The company differentiates itself by managing the entire process in-house, from design to manufacturing, ensuring a high-quality and affordable product. Fracture aims to transform digital images into tangible décor, blending e-commerce with lean manufacturing practices to enhance the customer experience.

Via Response Technologies

Venture Round in 2013
Via Response Technologies, LLC provides a cloud-based student response platform that enables instructors to engage tech savvy interactive students. Its platform enables instructors to create custom questions or assessments, including synchronous and asynchronous polls, quizzes, case studies, and more that are pushed down to student devices for remote viewing and interaction. The company’s platform is also used by corporate trainers to engage and train employees in live training sessions. Via Response Technologies, LLC was founded in 2010 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

Fracture

Angel Round in 2013
Fracture, Inc. specializes in printing and displaying photographs and images directly on glass, offering a unique and modern way for consumers to showcase their digital images. Founded in 2009 and based in Gainesville, Florida, the company has successfully sold over 155,000 products to more than 45,000 customers across 50 countries. Fracture's primary offering, known as "Fractures," features images printed on glass that are delivered in custom packaging, making them ready to hang without the need for additional framing. The company differentiates itself by managing the entire process in-house, from design to manufacturing, ensuring a high-quality and affordable product. Fracture aims to transform digital images into tangible décor, blending e-commerce with lean manufacturing practices to enhance the customer experience.

71lbs

Angel Round in 2013
71lbs offers a platform designed to assist small and medium businesses in reducing shipping costs through comprehensive analytics and reporting tools. With extensive experience in the parcel shipping industry, the company specializes in contract negotiations and securing shipping refunds, allowing businesses to better understand and manage their shipping expenses. By leveraging industry insights, 71lbs simplifies the shipping process, empowering clients to make informed decisions that enhance their logistics efficiency and financial savings. The company's focus on democratizing shipping services ensures that businesses of all sizes can benefit from effective shipping strategies tailored to their needs.

71lbs

Seed Round in 2013
71lbs offers a platform designed to assist small and medium businesses in reducing shipping costs through comprehensive analytics and reporting tools. With extensive experience in the parcel shipping industry, the company specializes in contract negotiations and securing shipping refunds, allowing businesses to better understand and manage their shipping expenses. By leveraging industry insights, 71lbs simplifies the shipping process, empowering clients to make informed decisions that enhance their logistics efficiency and financial savings. The company's focus on democratizing shipping services ensures that businesses of all sizes can benefit from effective shipping strategies tailored to their needs.

Wasabi

Venture Round in 2012
Wasabi Sushi Co. operates a chain of Japanese cuisine restaurants, emphasizing simple, flavorful, and healthy dishes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company has expanded its presence to include locations in Orlando, Florida; Braintree and Worcester, Massachusetts; and McLean, Virginia. Wasabi focuses on modern Japanese culinary traditions, utilizing fresh ingredients such as raw fish, zesty soy, and seaweed to create vibrant flavors that appeal to a diverse clientele.

Wasabi

Venture Round in 2012
Wasabi Sushi Co. operates a chain of Japanese cuisine restaurants, emphasizing simple, flavorful, and healthy dishes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company has expanded its presence to include locations in Orlando, Florida; Braintree and Worcester, Massachusetts; and McLean, Virginia. Wasabi focuses on modern Japanese culinary traditions, utilizing fresh ingredients such as raw fish, zesty soy, and seaweed to create vibrant flavors that appeal to a diverse clientele.

Fracture

Angel Round in 2012
Fracture, Inc. specializes in printing and displaying photographs and images directly on glass, offering a unique and modern way for consumers to showcase their digital images. Founded in 2009 and based in Gainesville, Florida, the company has successfully sold over 155,000 products to more than 45,000 customers across 50 countries. Fracture's primary offering, known as "Fractures," features images printed on glass that are delivered in custom packaging, making them ready to hang without the need for additional framing. The company differentiates itself by managing the entire process in-house, from design to manufacturing, ensuring a high-quality and affordable product. Fracture aims to transform digital images into tangible décor, blending e-commerce with lean manufacturing practices to enhance the customer experience.

PlusOne Solutions

Venture Round in 2011
PlusOne Solutions, Inc. provides contractor compliance, management, and mitigation solutions for human resource professionals. It offers contractor screening, employment screening, insurance tracking, and license racking solutions. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Orlando, Florida with an additional office in Boise, Idaho.
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