FANlando to Present Promising Startups to Investors at Pitch Events Aug. 20, Oct 15

ORLANDO, Fla. -- FANlando, a charter group of Florida Angel Nexus (FAN), which fosters the state’s angel and entrepreneurial communities, will privately showcase promising startup companies to their members Wednesday Aug. 20 and Oct. 15 at the Gray Robinson law offices in downtown Orlando. Blaire Martin, director of Florida Angel Nexus, said FAN provides services and resources to efficiently launch and administer early stage investment groups. Accredited investors interested in accessing Florida’s pipeline of interesting investment opportunities and FAN’s robust resources for vetting and supporting ventures should contact Martin at blaire@floridaangelnexus.com. Entrepreneurs interested in pitching their high-growth venture to investors should visit www.floridaangelnexus.org to apply online. Florida Angel Nexus aims to link qualified companies with aggressive development plans to Florida investors. FANlando has over 45 members and committed $1 million in 2013. “Our membership seeks high growth ventures with strong management teams. These companies have a sustainable competitive advantage, address a significant market opportunity, and often solve a pressing need for their customers,” said Kathy Chiu, FAN’s chief operating officer. Located at 12201 Research Parkway at Central Florida Research Park in Orlando, the Florida Angel Nexus is a network of 33 partners that includes the Florida Institute for Commercialization of Public Research, the Florida High Tech Corridor, the University of Central Florida, the Angel Capital Association, Gray Robinson Attorneys, and co-investment partners. To stay informed, follow Florida Angel Nexus on twitter@flangelnexus.