Early-Stage Venture Summit, Powered by Florida Funders

Join us on Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7 for the Early-Stage Venture Summit, Powered by Florida Funders. This annual two-day event connects early-stage tech founders with angel investors. The event kicks off with a reception, followed by a full day of interactive sessions and valuable networking opportunities. This summit is the ideal event to elevate both your startup and investment strategies.

Who is the Early-Venture Summit for?

The Early Stage Venture Summit, Powered by Florida Funders is designed for founders who are actively building and preparing to raise. This event is a strong fit if you are:

  • Making less than $1M in ARR
  • Working full-time on your startup
  • Preparing to raise a Pre-Seed or Seed round in the near future

What do Founders walk away with?

Strategies to refine their product, build teams, and gain a deeper understanding of what Investors look for when evaluating startup opportunities.

View the official Founder Application here

What do Investors walk away with?

Connections with fellow early-stage investors, the opportunity to uncover promising early-stage startups, and a chance sharpen their investment strategies to spot the next breakthrough in Florida’s tech ecosystem.

View the official Investor Application here

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants can expect to hear from us as decisions are made. The final application deadline is Monday, April 27, at 12:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about the Early-Stage Venture Summit, Powered by Florida Funders

This Summit is for early-stage founders and investors (pre-seed, seed, and angel investors).

 

Yes. All prospective participants must apply to attend:

View the official Founder Application here

View the official Investor Application here

 

This Summit is held annually in April or May

This Summit is held in the ReliaQuest Auditorium @ Embarc Collective in downtown Tampa, located at 802 E Whiting St., Tampa, FL 33602.

There are no fees to apply for, or attend this Summit.

Parking is readily available surrounding Embarc Collective:

  • Street Parking: Available alongside E Whiting St, reserved via the ParkMobile app (recommended)
  • Lot Parking: Across the street at the Seven One Seven lot (126 S Jefferson St, Tampa, FL 33602)
  • Garage Parking: County Center Garage (710 E Jackson St, Tampa, FL 33602)