Florida Credit Union | Business. If you have questions, contact your nearest Florida Credit Union location, here. Businesses in the 13 county area we serve can take advantage of our business services while enjoying the privileges of credit union ownership. Visit us for a free, no-obligation consultation and see what the credit union difference can do for your bottom line.
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SCORE 439 | Small Business Counselors for Pasco & Hernando County. Questions? Looking for networking opportunities and business workshops? Contact SCORE 439 at 727-842-4638. The SCORE Association is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide.
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Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of South Florida (USF) | SBDC at USF | Small Business Development Center at USF | USF SBDC | USF Small Business Development Center. If you have questions, contact the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida at 813-905-5800. We provide business training and consulting in Tampa to help start-ups.
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Arsenal Venture Partners (Florida) | Venture Capital Firm. Questions? Contact Arsenal Venture Partners (Florida) at 407-838-1439. As an active early-stage investor, we work closely with companies, and our appetite for technologically and financially ambitious projects sets us apart from many other venture investors. With our unique depth of experience, our team can add value and resources across a broad range of portfolio company opportunities. More importantly, we are willing to do the heavy lifting often required in early-stage investing.
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Enterprise Florida | Florida Venture Capital and Angel Investment Firms. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. Enterprise Florida outlines the available Venture Capital and Angel Investment opportunities in Florida on this page. These methods of funding a business operation differ than traditional funding sources but provide a greater chance of receiving fund approval.
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Enterprise Florida | SBIR / STTR Funding. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. The federal government allocates over $2 billion annually to two highly competitive programs that encourage start-up businesses to capitalize on commercialization opportunities: the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
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Enterprise Florida | SBIR / STTR Phase '0' Program. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. The SBIR / STTR Phase '0' Program is intended to help Florida companies increase their chances of submitting a successful Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) proposal.
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Florida Angel Nexsus. If you have questions, contact the Florida Angel Nexsus at 407-716-8563. The Florida Angel Nexus (“FAN”) is a state-wide network of investors and investment groups. FAN’s mission is to connect qualified companies with aggressive growth plans to investors from the Florida community. We focus on businesses that already have some proof of concept and revenues, but we will do our best to refer all applicants to resources to assist in eliminating their roadblocks.
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The Florida Finance Network, an organization that unifies Florida’s economic development financing programs, is available throughout Florida to educate lenders, business owners, and economic development officials about financing programs available to small businesses. FFN builds awareness of state and federal small business and economic development financing programs available to Florida businesses.
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Florida First Capital Finance Corporation. Questions? Contact the Florida First Capital Finance Corporation at 850-681-3601. Florida First Capital Finance Corporation is the state’s largest non-profit certified development company that promotes economic development and job creation throughout Florida. FFCFC carries out its work through the administration of various government and private small business capital access programs.
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Florida Growth Fund | Investment Funding for Technology and Growth Companies. Questions? Contact the Florida Growth Fund at 954-745-2780. The Florida Growth Fund manages $250 million of capital dedicated to prudent investment in technology and growth related businesses with significant presence in the state of Florida.
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Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research | Seed Capital Accelerator Program. Questions? Contact the Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research at 561-368-8889. The Institute is accepting applications for its Seed Capital Accelerator Program which will provide funding in the form of repayable loans to qualified Institute companies.
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Florida International Bankers Association. Questions? Contact the Florida International Bankers Association at 305-579-0086. FIBA has long been recognized by industry peers and regulators for its serious commitment to the growth of international trade and finance. FIBA also takes a proactive position in education, offering in person and on line training in nearly every area of international banking.
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Florida Mezzanine Fund | Venture Capital Funding for Florida Businesses. Questions? Contact the Florida Mezzanine Fund at 407-648-5097. Florida Mezzanine Fund provides business owners access to mezzanine loans for privately held, mid-market growth companies.
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The Florida Opportunity Fund’s fund of funds program was created to realize significant long-term capital appreciation by identifying and investing in a diversified, high-quality portfolio of seed and early stage venture capital funds that target investment opportunities within Florida.
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Florida Venture Forum | Counseling, Educational Advice & Managerial Assistance. Questions? Contact the Florida Venture Forum at 813-335-8116. The goal of the Florida Venture Forum is to help ensure the success of entrepreneurial ventures by offering expert counsel, educational advice and managerial assistance.
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Gulf Coast Business Finance | Loan Programs. Questions? Contact Gulf Coast Business Finance at 727-895-2504. GulfCoast Business Finance, Inc. is a non-profit corporation established in 1982, whose mission is to assist small businesses with access to capital. We work with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Community Reinvestment Fund, and private-sector lenders to provide long-term, fixed asset financing whose terms are oftentimes more attractive than conventional financing.
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New World Angels | Equity Capital Financing for Business. Questions? Contact the New World Angels at 561-620-8494. New World Angels is a group of private investors dedicated to providing equity capital to early-stage entrepreneurial companies in the state of Florida. New World Angels has chapters in South Florida and the Tampa Bay area and is typically a lead or co-investor in transactions totaling between $0.5 million and $2.5 million.
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Through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, the Small Business Administration ensures that the nation's small, high-tech, innovative businesses are a significant part of the federal government's research and development efforts. Eleven federal departments participate in the SBIR program; five departments participate in the STTR program awarding $2billion to small high-tech businesses.
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Find an investor for your business with our online service, which connects you directly with investors, venture capitalists and business funds. You can either submit your proposal for free and pay after contact is made, or pay upfront and receive all the benefits of our Premium Services. If you have questions, contact our Gainesville, FL office today at 352-327-8002.
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Vision2020 Funds, LLC. | Venture Capital Firm. Questions? Contact Vision2020 Funds at 850-219-8208. Vision2020 is an early-stage venture capital firm. We are committed to fostering innovation by actively assisting entrepreneurs in the life science, technology, technology-enabled businesses as well as the high-tech manufacturing sectors.
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Winter Park Angels Membership Group, LLC. | Equity Capital Investors. Questions? Contact the Winter Park Angels Membership Group at 407-647-8752. Winter Park Angels Membership Group, LLC is a group of accredited investors who provide equity capital to early-stage entrepreneurial companies located in Florida. We have a burning desire to help Start-up Companies and Entrepreneurs succeed. We accomplish this by mentoring and coaching those entrepreneurs in whose businesses we invest; we serve on their boards, provide contacts and assist with strategic planning.
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ACCION USA | Small Business Loans. Questions? Contact ACCION USA at 866-245-0783. As a leader in U.S. microfinance, ACCION USA empowers low-to-moderate income business owners through access to capital and financial education. ACCION USA offers business loans up ranging from $500 to $50,000 and financial education throughout the United States.
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Calling all Small Business Owners!! Do you want a financing option that will allow you to retain ownership in your business? This article outlines the various options available for businesses considering debt financing.
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This article provides small businesses with equity financing options. Equity financing requires that you sell an ownership interest in the business in exchange for capital. The most basic hurdle to equity financing is finding investors who are willing to buy into your business.
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