The Florida Venture Forum is the state's premier organization connecting entrepreneurs with investors, serving as the nexus of Florida's startup funding ecosystem. The organization hosts the Early Stage Capital Conference and other flagship events bringing together hundreds of founders and investors.
Florida Venture Forum events feature pitch competitions, panel discussions, networking sessions, and direct investor access across multiple Florida cities. The organization has been instrumental in facilitating millions of dollars in startup investment across the state.
As a nonprofit connecting the dots across Florida's venture ecosystem — from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville — the Forum provides founders with structured access to the state's most active angel groups, VCs, and corporate investors.
Statewide, FL, USA
"The nexus of Florida's startup funding ecosystem — connecting entrepreneurs with investors through flagship events and statewide networking."
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Aligned with Florida Venture Forum's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
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Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as Florida Venture Forum can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.