Florida Funders and The Florida Institute announce Florida First Check — an evergreen pre-seed investment strategy for Florida founders; $75,000–$100,000 first checks managed by Florida Funders; debuting with an investment in Tampa-based Stello AI

The Florida Institute's newest initiative extends its mission to day one of a company's life: an institutional first check of $75,000–$100,000 for the state's earliest-stage technology founders — managed by Florida Funders, debuting with an investment in Tampa-based Stello AI. Read the full announcement below.

Read the full announcement (PDF).