
Tamiami Angel Funds
Description
Tamiami Angel Funds represents a prominent network of member-managed angel investment vehicles primarily focused on early-stage, high-growth companies. Based in Southwest Florida, with a strong presence in Naples, Fort Myers, and Sarasota, the group leverages the collective capital and expertise of accredited investors to identify and nurture promising ventures. Their investment strategy targets businesses demonstrating robust management teams, proprietary technology or unique business models, and substantial market potential, often seeking opportunities that can scale rapidly.
The funds operate on an "evergreen" model, allowing for continuous capital deployment into new and existing portfolio companies. Tamiami Angel Funds are known for their typical initial investment range, which generally falls between $250,000 and $1,000,000 per company, reflecting their commitment to providing meaningful early-stage capital. Beyond financial backing, the organization emphasizes the active involvement of its members, who contribute valuable industry insights, strategic guidance, and mentorship to portfolio companies, fostering their development and growth.
With a track record of numerous investments, including over 40 reported deals, Tamiami Angel Funds frequently engages in co-investment strategies alongside other angel groups, venture capital firms, and institutional investors. This collaborative approach not only amplifies the capital available to startups but also provides a broader network of support and expertise. Their consistent activity and structured approach position them as a key player in the Florida early-stage investment ecosystem, dedicated to fostering innovation and economic development in the region and beyond.
Investor Profile
Tamiami Angel Funds has backed more than 46 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Manufacturing, Software.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (30%)
- Series Unknown (26%)
- Angel (20%)
- Series A (13%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Series D (2%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Series B (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Manufacturing
- Software
- E-commerce
- Education
- Food Processing
- Information Technology
- Apps
- Consumer Goods
- Printing
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