Florida Funders

Florida Funders, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Tampa, Florida, specializing in early-stage investments, particularly in technology, health science, and engineering sectors. Established in 2013, the firm focuses on companies within Florida that have annual revenues between $0.25 million and $2 million, typically targeting investments of $0.5 million to $1 million. Florida Funders operates as both a venture capital firm and an angel investor syndicate, boasting a network of over 1,500 members. The firm emphasizes collaboration by co-leading investments and participating in follow-on funding. In addition to financial support, Florida Funders offers venture-building services to help portfolio companies succeed. Through its efforts, the firm aims to generate strong returns for investors while fostering the growth of promising entrepreneurs in the state.

Kevin Adamek

General Partner

Saxon Baum

General Partner

Marc Blumenthal

General Partner

Michael Kadow

VP, Finance & Operations

Yasmine Morrison

Principal

Chelsea Oppenheim

Director of Investments

Marc Sokol

General Partner

Tom Wallace

Managing Partner

Ryan Whittemore

General Partner

Past deals in Birmingham

QuantHUB

Seed Round in 2020
QuantHub, LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, specializes in developing an AI-driven platform designed to streamline the hiring process for data science roles. The platform aids companies in attracting, vetting, and developing qualified candidates in a rapidly evolving job market where the demand for data scientists is soaring. With the proliferation of data, organizations face challenges in efficiently identifying and recruiting skilled professionals. QuantHub's solutions cater to both businesses and individuals, providing tools that enhance the recruitment and training of data science talent. By addressing the complexities of hiring in this technical field, QuantHub supports firms in building effective data science teams while ensuring candidates are properly assessed and developed.