Venture Capital & Growth Equity Summit

Embarc Collective’s Venture Capital and Growth Equity Summit is a two-day event that is designed to connect Florida’s top growth-stage founders with leading venture capital and growth equity investors. This summit isn’t just another event; it’s the hub where capital and innovation meet to fuel Florida’s next generation of breakout companies!

What do Founders walk away with? 

Practical strategies to scale with confidence, improve operational readiness, and expand investor relationships

What do Investors walk away with?

Connections with high-potential companies & founders from across the capital stack who are driving Florida’s innovation economy forward

Note: Founder participation is limited and subject to approval. All interested founders must apply to attend!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. All founders and investors must apply to attend.

Growth-stage technology startup (typically Series A to Series C)

At minimum, $1M ARR

A tech-enabled product or platform that is actively in market and generating traction in the form of customers, pilots, revenue, adoption rates, retention, etc.

The Venture Capital & Growth Equity 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 the Venture Capital & Growth Equity Summit.

The Venture Capital & Growth Equity Summit is held annually in October.

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)