Lending & Venture Capital
The Business Development Board has compiled a network of lending, financing, and venture capital resources to help companies connect with organizations and funding sources that may align with their business needs.
Access to Capital Resources
Explore lending, financing, and venture capital organizations that may support companies at different stages of growth, expansion, and investment.
Investment Funds & Venture Capital
Angel groups, venture funds, and state investment vehicles active with Florida companies.
New World Angels
ExpandFlorida’s largest structured angel group, based in Boca Raton. It merged with Miami Angels in 2025–26 to form a statewide early-stage investment platform with roughly $65 million deployed. Typical first checks fund early-stage companies with equity.
- Main contact
- Ron Tarro, President
- Address
- 1900 Glades Road, Suite 500-07, Boca Raton, FL 33431
- Phone
- (561) 372-6309
- Website
- newworldangels.com
Florida Venture Forum
ExpandThe statewide association connecting companies with venture capital and private equity investors; its capital conferences are a primary pitch venue for Florida companies.
- Main contact
- Kevin Burgoyne, President & CEO
- Address
- Tampa, FL — contact by email; no public street address
- [email protected]
- Website
- flventure.org
Florida Funders
ExpandA Florida-focused VC firm and investor network that invests in early-stage tech companies statewide, including South Florida.
- Main contact
- Saxon Baum, Managing Partner (Tom Wallace, Executive Chairman)
- Address
- 1311 N. Westshore Blvd. #101, Tampa, FL 33607
- Contact
- Via website contact form
- Website
- floridafunders.com
Florida Opportunity Fund
ExpandThe state’s investment vehicle, administered with FloridaCommerce. Through the federally funded SSBCI 2.0 program it makes venture capital investments and loan-support commitments; the program passed $250 million in approved loans and investments to Florida small businesses as of May 2026.
- Main contact
- Fund management via DeepWork Capital (fund administrator)
- Address
- 800 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1100, Orlando, FL 32803
- [email protected]
- Website
- floridaopportunityfund.com
Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund
ExpandSeed funding of up to $500,000 for technology companies, listed on the BDB’s entrepreneur resources page via the Institute for the Commercialization of Florida Technology.
- Main contact
- Rafael Lohner, Executive Director, Institute for the Commercialization of Florida Technology
- Address
- 912 Drew Street, Suite 102, #1052, Clearwater, FL 33755
- Phone
- (727) 758-7687
- [email protected]
- Website
- florida-institute.com
Loan Programs
County, federal, and state-backed lending programs, plus credit enhancements that help banks approve loans.
Palm Beach County Business Loan Program
ExpandRun by the county’s Housing & Economic Development department. It offers below-market, subordinated gap financing from $10,000 and up for real estate, equipment, working capital, and lines of credit. Businesses need at least two years of operating history and a 10% cash or equity contribution.
- Contacts
- Meri Weymer — [email protected], (561) 233-3675
Amanda Hughes — [email protected], (561) 233-3613 - Website
- discover.pbc.gov/HED
SBA 504 Loans
ExpandLong-term fixed-rate financing for real estate and equipment, covering up to 90% of project cost, packaged locally by the Florida Business Development Corporation and Florida First Capital Finance Corporation.
- Florida Business Development Corporation
- 1715 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 780, Tampa, FL 33607 · (813) 348-0660 · [email protected] · fbdc.net
- Florida First Capital Finance Corporation
- 1351 N. Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303 · (850) 566-6152 · ffcfc.com
SBA 7(a) Loans and Microloans
ExpandThe standard federal small business loan channels, also packaged by the certified development companies listed under SBA 504 Loans.
- Contact
- U.S. Small Business Administration, South Florida District Office · sba.gov
- Local packaging
- Florida Business Development Corporation and Florida First Capital Finance Corporation
SSBCI Loan Support Programs
ExpandState credit enhancements — loan participation and guarantee programs — through FloridaCommerce that help banks approve loans they would otherwise decline.
- Contact
- FloridaCommerce
- Address
- 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Website
- floridajobs.org (search: State Small Business Credit Initiative)
Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
ExpandTax-exempt bond financing for manufacturers, up to 100% of project cost with longer terms than conventional loans.
- Contact
- Palm Beach County Housing & Economic Development — Meri Weymer, [email protected], (561) 233-3675
- Website
- discover.pbc.gov/HED
Prospera
ExpandA nonprofit economic development organization that provides free bilingual training, consulting, grants, and access-to-capital assistance to help Hispanic entrepreneurs start, sustain, and grow their businesses across Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
- Address
- 631 Lucerne Avenue, Suite 215, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
- [email protected]
- Website
- prosperausa.org
BDB Member Banks
The Business Development Board’s private-sector membership includes leading financial institutions that support businesses and economic growth throughout the Palm Beaches.
Board of Advisor denotes a member of the BDB Board of Advisors.
Amerant Bank
ExpandProvides financial services to operating companies and real estate investors.
- Primary contact
- Jesse Flowers, Executive Vice President/Market President
- Address
- 525 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Phone
- (561) 317-7456
- Website
- amerantbank.com
Bank of America Board of Advisor
ExpandServes consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial services.
- Primary contact
- Fabiola Brumley, Palm Beach County President
- Address
- 222 Lakeview Avenue, Suite 600 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Phone
- (561) 838-2376
- Website
- bankofamerica.com
BankUnited
ExpandNational bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida that provides a full range of banking and related services to individual, commercial and corporate customers through banking centers and offices located in Florida, New York, Dallas, and Atlanta.
- Primary contact
- Vanessa Civalero, Senior Vice President
- Address
- 333 East Las Olas Blvd, Floor 3 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Phone
- (954) 712-2906
- Website
- bankunited.com
BMO Bank N.A. Board of Advisor
ExpandGlobal bank with robust Commercial Banking, Wealth Management and Capital Markets solutions that are delivered locally.
- Primary contact
- Shawn Oden, Managing Director, Commercial Banking
- Address
- 5355 Town Center Road, Suite 910 Boca Raton, FL 33486
- Phone
- (305) 926-3525
- Website
- commercial.bmo.com/en/us
CapitalOne
ExpandCapital One Business offers a diverse suite of financial products, tools and services designed specifically for small businesses.
- Primary contact
- Ariel Ramos, Market Executive, South Florida
- Address
- 1600 Capital One Drive McLean, VA 22102
- Phone
- (786) 494-1900
- Website
- CapitalOne.com
Centennial Bank
ExpandFull-service Commercial Bank with focus on commercial lending and construction lending.
- Primary contact
- Bill Bramlett, SVP, Commercial Loan Team Leader Palm Beach County
- Address
- 500 South Australian Avenue, Suite 930 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Phone
- (561) 354-4273
- Website
- my100bank.com
CIBC Bank USA
ExpandCIBC US delivers personalized financial solutions and cross-border banking, backed by 150 years of expertise. Client-focused, value-driven, and rooted in North America.
- Primary contact
- Gina Sabean, Managing Director
- Address
- 340 Royal Palm Way, Suite 200 Palm Beach, FL 33480
- Phone
- (561) 461-5147
- Website
- us.cibc.com
City National Bank
ExpandCity National Bank offers personalized services in private banking, residential lending, commercial real estate, wealth management and corporate banking.
- Primary contact
- Paul Tripaldi, Senior Vice President
- Address
- 5100 PGA Blvd., Suite 101 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
- Phone
- (561) 584-9750
- Website
- citynational.com
Fifth Third Bank
ExpandFifth Third’s industry experts are ready to help, with tools designed to make business more efficient and provide solutions built specifically around each client’s goals.
- Primary contact
- Trey Fogg, Middle Market Team Lead - Palm Beach County
- Address
- 515 N Flagler Drive, Suite 703 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Phone
- (561) 223-4129
- Website
- 53.com
JP Morgan Chase Board of Advisor
ExpandJPMorganChase & Co. is a global financial services leader, offering banking, investment, and asset management solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions. With a legacy of innovation and integrity, the firm operates in over 100 countries, driving economic growth and supporting clients with expertise in corporate banking, wealth management, and capital markets.
- Primary contact
- John Perez, Executive Director
- Address
- 360 South Rosemary Avenue, Suite 1610 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Phone
- (305) 347-5889
- Website
- JPMorganChase.com
Locality Bank
ExpandSouth Florida-based digital-first bank with locations in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
- Primary contact
- Gerard Litrento, Executive Vice President
- Address
- 1400 South Andrews Avenue Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316
- Phone
- (954) 415-3817
- Website
- localitybank.com
PNC Bank Board of Advisor
ExpandPNC Financial Services Group is committed to providing its clients with great service and professional expertise to help them meet their financial goals.
- Primary contact
- Cressman D. Bronson, Executive Vice President & Regional President, Southeast Florida
- Address
- 7121 Fairway Drive, Suite 300 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
- Phone
- (561) 803-9831
- Website
- pnc.com
Regions Bank
ExpandRegions is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, mortgage and insurance products and services.
- Primary contact
- Kelley Brown-Murro, EVP, Market Executive
- Address
- 360 South Rosemary Avenue, Suite 1430 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Phone
- (561) 837-8228
- Website
- regions.com
Republic Capital Group
ExpandWe are investment bankers who help asset and wealth management firms maximize long-term value.
- Primary contact
- Michael S. Reed, Partner & Managing Director
- Address
- 50 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1250 New York, NY 10020
- Phone
- (212) 862-5050
- Website
- republiccapgroup.com
Seacoast Bank
ExpandSeacoast Bank, soon growing to over $200 billion in assets, is a top Florida community bank since 1926, offering commercial, retail, wealth, treasury, and residential services statewide.
- Primary contact
- J.C. Perrin, EVP Market President, Palm Beach County
- Address
- 8101 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33411
- Phone
- (561) 309-0191
- Website
- seacoastbank.com
TD Bank Board of Advisor
ExpandTD Bank, one of the 10 largest U.S. banks, serves 10+ million customers with full-service banking, auto financing, and wealth management across 1,100+ locations.
- Primary contact
- Clayton A. B. Tadler, Regional Vice President/Senior Vice President, Palm Beach/Treasure Coast
- Address
- 2130 Centre Park West Drive, Floor 2 West Palm Beach, FL 33409
- Phone
- (516) 376-1791
- Website
- TDBank.com
Truist
ExpandTruist is a purpose-driven financial services company formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust. Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank, offering a wide range of financial services, and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Primary contact
- Dale Kahle, Senior Vice President - Commercial Banking
- Address
- 250 South Australian Avenue, Suite 700 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Phone
- (561) 653-5560
- Website
- truist.com
Valley National Bank
ExpandValley Bank is committed to helping people and businesses succeed by providing convenient service, innovations, and an experienced and dedicated team.
- Primary contact
- Barbara Gilbert, First Vice President, Commercial & Personal
- Address
- 335 South County Road Palm Beach, FL 33480
- Phone
- (561) 215-0592
- Website
- valley.com
Wells Fargo Board of Advisor
ExpandWells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment, and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance.
- Primary contact
- Erick Strati, Senior VP South Florida Market Executive
- Address
- 1675 North Military Trail, Floor 6 Boca Raton, FL 33486
- Phone
- (561) 394-7547
- Website
- wellsfargo.com
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