Investment Communities
Where Southwest Florida founders and capital meet. Angel funds, startup investment platforms, and pitch opportunities for companies raising money — and the investors looking for their next opportunity close to home. Start here if you’re funding a venture or seeking funding.
Uniting & Promoting Technology in Sunny Southwest Florida
Tamiami Angel Funds
A family of member-managed angel funds based in Naples, investing in early-stage, high-growth companies across sectors including fintech, health tech, and edtech, and offering founders capital, mentorship, and connections.
CapTable Nation
Southwest Florida’s venture and alternative capital infrastructure, connecting investors and founders across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades, and Sarasota counties through shared tools for deal sourcing, diligence, and fund administration.
35Mules
An innovation hub and accelerator backed by NextEra Energy and Florida Power & Light, providing startups with mentorship, business services, facilities, and a non-dilutive cash grant, with a focus on energy and related technologies.
Florida SBDC @ FGCU
The Florida Small Business Development Center at FGCU, offering no-cost consulting, training, and resources to help Southwest Florida entrepreneurs start, grow, and fund their businesses.
SWFL Enterprise Center
A business incubator supporting early-stage Southwest Florida companies with workspace, mentorship, and startup resources to help new ventures launch and grow.
Goodwill MicroEnterprise Institute
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida’s small-business program, offering training, coaching, and support to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch and build their own businesses.
Collier EDO Startup Resources
Startup-focused resources from the Collier County Economic Development Office, connecting Naples-area founders to tools, programs, and support for launching and scaling new ventures.
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