Resources

The following links provide background on the private equity market, the investment universe, economic development initiatives and industry-focused organizations within Florida and the Southeast region.

Private Equity:

• Community Development Venture Capital Association
• The Marathon Club
• National Association of Investment Companies
• PrivateEquity.com
• Private Equity Council

Universities, Research Centers:

• Enterprise Development Corporation Technology Business Incubator at FAU
• The Eugenio Pino and Family Global Entrepreneurship Center at Florida International University
• University of Florida’s Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubation Program
• UCF Technology Incubator
• USF Tampa Bay Technology Incubator
• University of Miami Innovation – Tech Transfer

Networks and Industry-Focused Organizations:

• Association of Corporate Growth
• BioFlorida
• Enterprise Florida (eFlorida)
• Florida Angel Investment Alliance
• Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research
• Florida Venture Forum
• Southeast BIO
• Southeast Venture Conference
• Space FL
• Startup Florida
• The Indus Entrepreneurs - Florida Chapter

Regional Economic Development

• Florida Small Business Development Center Network
• Florida Business Incubation Association
• South Florida Technology Alliance
• Florida High Tech Corridor
• Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
• Gulf Coast Venture Forum
• Jacksonville Economic Development Commission
• Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission
• Pinellas County Economic Development
• TalTech Alliance
• Tampa Bay Technology Forum
• The Broward Alliance