Guess who has been the most active VC firm in Florida since 2014 according to @CBinsights 👀

Entrepreneurship isn’t always the highlight reel. 🎙️ Erika Donalds shares the realities of building a business, managing cash flow, and carrying the responsibility of having people depend on you. Sometimes, taking the risk means facing the moments when everything feels uncertain.

Students learn 2x faster in immersive classrooms (Stanford research). @ErikaDonalds told @SaxoBaum on our podcast how she’s applying it at @OptimaVR, the world’s first VR school, plus AI in learning and what Florida needs to attract founders + capital. hubs.la/Q04B0wsR0

Florida Funders is proud to have led the growth round for Tampa-based @CircuitryAI, a decision intelligence company. Deep Work Capital and Tampa Bay Ventures participated in the round, and FLF joins existing investors, including Lasagna. hubs.la/Q04zXml60

Optima Academy Online founder Erika Donalds joins Saxon on Skin in the Game to discuss challenges in education, AI's role in learning, and Florida's potential in tech and commercial space. Listen to the full episode here: hubs.la/Q04zHN4T0

Venture Atlanta, we're coming for you! FLF's Rachael Ferm and Zach Brodsky will be there looking for brilliant founders, companies that catch our eye, and new colleagues to connect with. Comment or send us a message so we can be sure to meet up.

Smart Risk Management = Survival & Growth 💡 Going all-in without a backup plan can leave you stranded if things don't go as expected. Tune in to this episode to hear how Trevor Clark took calculated risks.

Carnegie Mellon is coming to Miami. 🌴 Ken Griffin’s historic $3B gift includes $2B to launch CMU Miami, a 35-acre campus in Wynwood opening in 2028. A major investment in Florida’s tech, research, and innovation ecosystem. Read the full article here: hubs.la/Q04yQhtV0

When pouring gasoline on the fire, does it make it better or worse when it comes to growing your business? Listen to what Trevor Clark, Founder and CEO of ShyftOff has to say on our newest episode. Watch the fullpisode here: hubs.la/Q04yKKHF0

An investor update is one of the few times a founder controls the narrative directly. Use it to create something your investors look forward to reading, that's clear on where the business stands, honest about what's not working, and specific about what's needed next.

Investors evaluating SaaS companies rarely stop at NRR. NRR includes expansion, so a company can post 110% while losing software customers, as long as the ones who stay spend more. GRR removes expansion from the calculation.

What does it really take to build a startup? Trevor Clark, founder of ShyftOff, shares his experience building a company and risking it all. From the ⬆️ to the ⬇️, he talks entrepreneurship, resilience, and what it takes to keep building when things get tough. Link in bio.

For family offices, regional diversification can drive strong risk-adjusted returns. Read our full article to see why rit should be your next move. Reach out to our team to learn how we can help your family office access high-quality regional deal flow. hubs.la/Q04whnYf0

New Episode: ShyftOff founder Trevor Clark joins Saxon to talk about where AI is already handling customer interactions well, where it still falls short, and why he believes complex conversations will always need a human on the other end. Listen: hubs.la/Q04xF9W10

Is it time for a fall refresh? As you're reorganizing closets + calendars, don't forget your investment portfolio. Consider adding VC: top-decile VC funds have cleared 20%+ net IRRs in nearly every vintage since 2017. Join our network today. hubs.la/Q04x7xzq0

Stoke Space just closed a $1 billion Series E to push their fully reusable rocket toward its first flight. As an FLF Alts deal, our investors can invest directly in this later-stage, fast-growing company. Congrats Andy Lapsa, Tom Feldman, + team! hubs.la/Q04x1WR90

When we say we dive deep with our founders, we mean it. We gathered several FLF portfolio company founders in Miami to join Rachael Richardson, Director of Investments, for a dive trip to explore the Florida coast from a new perspective. Connection + inspiration know no bounds.

In September 2016, Tom Wallace, Marc Blumenthal and Kevin Adamek took over a small early-stage investment firm in Florida. 9 years later, FLF has an investor network of 2,000+ investors, multiple VC funds, and over $300M invested in early-stage tech.

We were honored to join Embarc Collective's Glaring Gap Summit. The event aims to expand the pool of investors engaged with female founders. FLF's Rachael Richardson presented on what makes startups stand out to investors. Thanks for having us, Evan Erickson and Embarc!

Archive just closed a funding round led by @AntiFund (@JakePaul, @LoganPaul, and @GeoffWoo's VC) and FLF, with participation from @BatteryVentures, @Stripe, Tiger Global, @Lux_Capital, and Human Capital, plus 50+ founders and tech/consumer executives. hubs.la/Q04whjjg0