TLDR:

• Angel investor Timothy Cartwright to judge entrepreneur pitch competition for $300,000 in investment capital and cash awards in Orlando.
• Cartwright’s presence reflects Tamiami Angel Funds’ contributions to growing the angel investment community in Southwest Florida.

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Southwest Florida’s leading angel investor, Timothy Cartwright, will be judging a pitch competition for young companies vying for $300,000 in investment capital and cash awards at the Florida Early Stage Venture Conference in Orlando. Organized by the Florida Venture Forum, this competition will see Cartwright, a partner of Fifth Avenue Family Office and chairman of Tamiami Angel Funds in Naples, on the judging panel for the ninth year.

Cartwright believes that this year’s competition will be the most challenging yet, with the quality of selected companies being outstanding. He anticipates fierce competition for the prize money as the Florida Venture Forum has increased the amount available.

Cartwright’s involvement in the pitch competition signifies the contributions of Tamiami Angel Funds to the angel investment community in the region and across the state. Naples is recognized for its high concentration of successful entrepreneurs who are actively involved in angel investing to support the next generation of startups.

Tamiami Angel Funds, based in Naples, are member-managed funds that allow high-net-worth individuals and families to invest in promising early-stage and expansion-stage companies, with a preference for those in Florida. These angel investors play a crucial role in providing financial support and mentorship to new and emerging growth businesses.

For more information about Tamiami Angel Funds and the pitch competition, visit www.tamiamiangels.com.