WELCOME TO GULF COAST VENTURE FORUM

The Gulf Coast Venture Forum (”the GCVF”) is a Florida 501(c) 6 non-profit corporation, formed in 2001. The primary purpose of the GCVF is to promote the success of Southwest Florida’s new and emerging businesses by educating and bringing together the best entrepreneurs and Angel Investors.
The 2011-2012 Season is officially underway.  The Gulf Coast Venture Forum is excited to provide to our Members opportunities for investment in growth companies with great potential.  Candidates selected will present their company and investment opportunity to members of both Naples and Sarasota Chapters, encompassing 50-60 accredited investors.


2011-12 PROPOSED MEETING SCHEDULE
Attendees must pre-register.  Join our mailing list to receive invitations.  You may also click on the dates below to register for that meeting.

NAPLES Chapter
Meeting Venue and Dates

Annual Season Kick-off Event                   Oct 25, 2011 
Members / Presentation Meeting               Nov 10, 2011
Members / Presentation Meeting               Dec 15, 2011
Members / Presentation Meeting               Jan 12, 2012
Members / Presentation Meeting               Feb 9, 2012
Members / Presentation Meeting               Mar 8, 2012
Members / Presentation Meeting               Apr 12, 2012
Annual Member Meeting                            May 10, 2012

Kick-off Event will be held at Naples Grande Resort from 5:30pm-8:00pm. All other meetings will be held at Tiburon Golf Course Clubhouse from 4:00pm-6:00pm.

SARASOTA Chapter
Meeting Venue and Dates

Annual Season Kick-off Event                   Oct 25, 2011 in Naples
Members / Presentation Meeting               Nov 9, 2011       
Members / Presentation Meeting               Dec 14, 2011      
Members / Presentation Meeting               Jan 11, 2012       
Members / Presentation Meeting               Feb 8, 2012        
Members / Presentation Meeting               Mar 7, 2012        
Members / Presentation Meeting               Apr 11, 2012
Annual Member Meeting (Held in Naples)        May 10, 2012

All Member meetings will be held at Hyatt-Sarasota from 4:00pm-6:00pm.


NOTICES
Read about the study that launched the Tamiami Angel Fund I, LLC, a consensus strategic outcome of the 2008 SW Florida Regional Angel Fund Assessment.
2008-10-24_raft_assessment_full.pdf
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For Entrepreneurs 
If you are a company with a great idea, we want to hear from you. Read about our investment criteria, funding process, and then learn how to submit your business plan.
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For Angel Investors Membership is by invitation only, and is extended to individuals who share our vision and will actively contribute to our process.
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New Entrepreneurs
If you are applying for funding from GCVF for the first time CLICK HERE.

Returning Entrepreneurs
If you have already submitted a business plan to GCVF you can make changes by logging in.

Become a Member of GCVF

Individual Membership
$
300.00    
Corporate Membership
$
500.00    
Fund Membership
$
1,000.00