Ryan Whittemore

Ryan Whittemore is the Chief Investment Officer at Florida Funders, a prominent venture capital firm based in Tampa, Florida. In this executive leadership role, he directly oversees a growing portfolio of $150 million in capital deployed across 85 early-stage companies. Whittemore is currently managing the firm's third primary investment fund, directing capital allocations primarily toward business-to-business software technology enterprises. Before establishing his current career in institutional investing, he developed a strong entrepreneurial background in direct sales and was recently recognized in industry resources like Voyage Tampa and the VCIC directory. His investment strategy combines his early operational experience with a conservative risk management approach influenced by his family's legal background. Ultimately, Whittemore maintains a dedicated focus on identifying, funding, and scaling emerging B2B technology startups throughout the southeastern United States and broader domestic markets.