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For City National, it’s Chile in Miami

Bankia’s City National Bank of Florida franchise drew a great deal of buyer interest, months of speculation and ultimately a Chilean buyer eager to expand in the Miami market.

James Cassel: Seeking VC funds? Get creative

Think about it: Florida is the third-largest state in the country, and South Florida is the fifth-largest Designated Market Area (DMA), but we don’t have the third-largest or even the fifth-largest number of VC’s or VC-funded companies.

James Cassel: Seeking VC funds? Get creative

Think about it: Florida is the third-largest state in the country, and South Florida is the fifth-largest Designated Market Area (DMA), but we don’t have the third-largest or even the fifth-largest number of VC’s or VC-funded companies.

Brazilian bank set to samba with City National?

The rumor mill keeps churning about the looming sale of City National Bank of Florida. Recent reports suggest that Banco do Brasil SA is closing in on a purchase of Valencia, Spain-based Bankia’s Florida franchise.

Other Venture Capital Organizations

Emerging Markets Private Equity Association National Association of Seed and Venture Funds  Small Business Investor Alliance  

Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital in Florida

Venture Capital sources in Florida include both local “Angel” or early-round investors and Venture Capital firms that invest in the state. Many of the latter are located in Florida but many others are located outside the state but have shown an interest in investing in the life sciences in Florida. All investors focus on certain […]