ST PETERSBURG, FL, Monday, June 14, 2021 – Seedfunders St. Petersburg, an investment firm focused on early-stage technology companies, has added CodeBoxx to its portfolio. CodeBoxx is among the fastest-growing technology boot camps in North America. Its 16-week proprietary training makes technology careers accessible to people from all walks of life and addresses the severe...Read More

ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA February 11, 2021– Seedfunders, the early-stage investment firm headquartered in St Petersburg, Florida has announced an investment of $50,000 in weRise through the recently developed Opportunity Fund. weRise’s mission is to close the wealth gap for underrepresented groups by promoting wealth-building investment solutions while improving the same communities through additional investment.  Underrepresented...Read More

Seedfunders Opportunity Fund adds two new board members ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA (July 8, 2020) — Seedfunders, the early-stage investment firm headquartered in St Petersburg has added Dr. Tonjua Williams and Bridgette Heller to its Opportunity Fund Board.     The Opportunity Fund, a committed capital fund, will be used for investments in Black-owned startups throughout the...Read More

WIRE Seedfunders, the early-stage investment firm headquartered in St Petersburg, Florida, believes Black entrepreneurs matter. To that end, Seedfunders has announced the launch of the Seedfunders Opportunity Fund. The committed capital fund will make pre-seed stage investments in Black-owned startups throughout the state. Research shows that entrepreneurs of color often have uniquely positioned ideas for...Read More

People consume information differently, so you need to develop a strategy that reaches your entire audience. A marketing mix of outbound and inbound communications should cover your basis. The messaging should not create fear but rather support and care for their well being. Keep it positive and informative. Outbound messages should include frequent email, social,...Read More

Dave Chitester and Irv Cohen today announced the launch of Seedfunders Miami, joining the previous Seedfunders locations they founded in St. Petersburg and Orlando. The pair also built the successful investment firm Florida Funders before turning their attention to earlier stage companies with Seedfunders.  Dave Chitester said “We had been planning to launch Seedfunders Miami...Read More

Seedfunders, a St. Petersburg-based early stage investment firm, had its best week ever last week in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Seedfunders closed three funding deals totaling nearly $500,000. Two of those deals were follow-ons to earlier investments and one was a new investment. Seedfunders also signed a term sheet for a future funding...Read More

The Paycheck Protection Program is a forgivable loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their employees on the payroll. The first round of funding was quickly exhausted in less than two weeks as the SBA approved 1.6 million loans. To address the short coming, an additional $310 billion in funding...Read More

The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance program provides small businesses experiencing temporary difficulties or loss of revenue with economic relief up to $10,000. Key Features: Available to any small business with less than 500 employees or businesses in certain industries with more than 500 employees if they meet the SBA’s size standards. Includes sole...Read More

Ensure you are supporting your employees, following the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and getting government credits. If you are a company with 500 or fewer employees you are responsible for providing employee benefits and following updated regulations. It is important to note that the 50-employee minimum does not apply like the traditional Family Medical...Read More