Tampa Bay Ventures
Overview
Tampa Bay Ventures is committed to the creation of a vibrant and internationally recognized startup ecosystem in the Tampa Bay region . They write the first professional seed check into promising startups led by great entrepreneurs . In addition to providing capital, they support the companies in their portfolio with strategic guidance and help them strengthen their relationships within the community . Tampa Bay Ventures invests primarily in pre-seed and seed-stage companies, with occasional participation in Series A rounds .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slide Insurance | Nov 2021 | Series A | - |
| Betr | Aug 2022 | Series A Extension | - |
| Vora AI Inc. | Mar 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Hook Security | May 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Certus Core | Apr 2026 | Strategic | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Tampa Bay Ventures based?
Tampa Bay Ventures is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, United States.
When was Tampa Bay Ventures founded?
Tampa Bay Ventures was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Tampa Bay Ventures have?
Tampa Bay Ventures has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Tampa Bay Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Slide Insurance, Betr, Vora AI Inc., Hook Security, Certus Core.
What was Tampa Bay Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Tampa Bay Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Certus Core in 2026.
What sectors does Tampa Bay Ventures focus on?
Tampa Bay Ventures focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does Tampa Bay Ventures focus on?
Tampa Bay Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Tampa Bay Ventures's AUM?
Tampa Bay Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.