For immediate release
Jan. 13, 2010

For more information:
Gail Rayos, (407) 244-3685

Florida Opportunity Fund Makes Commitment to Harbert Venture Partners
Fund’s deals to attract venture capital to State total $16 million in 2009

The Florida Opportunity Fund today announced a commitment of $4 million to Harbert Venture Partners, a regional venture capital firm that has opened new offices in Florida to focus on startup opportunities in the State. Click here for more.

For immediate release
Nov. 17, 2009

For more information:
Gail Rayos, (407) 244-3685

Florida Opportunity Fund Makes Commitment To New Enterprise Associates
Venture capital investments create momentum for boosting State economy

The Florida Opportunity Fund announced today it has made a commitment to invest $4 million with New Enterprise Associates (NEA) - a venture capital firm with a long track record of success in financing startup companies in Florida. Click here for more.

For immediate release
Sept. 1, 2009

For more information:
Gail Rayos, (407) 244-3685

Florida Opportunity Fund Makes Commitments to Boost Venture Capital Investments in the State
Orlando Early-Stage Venture Firm and National Clean-Tech Investor Group Selected

The Florida Opportunity Fund announced today one of its first commitments to boost venture capital investments in the State will be with Orlando-based Inflexion Partners, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage Florida companies, primarily in medical technology/personalized medicine, clean technology and information technology. Click here for more.

For immediate release
Dec. 15, 2008

For more information:
Gail Rayos, (407) 244-3685

Florida rich in venture capital opportunities
New State fund opens door for early stage investment in strategic sectors

To expand on the success of venture capital investments in Florida, the State has created the Florida Opportunity Fund, a multimillion-dollar program that directs investments to high performing funds committed to seed and early stage businesses. Click here for more.