Key Takeaways
- • Mario Fallone, Co-Chair of Akerman LLP's Venture Capital and Emerging Growth Companies Practice, will moderate the "State of the Capital Markets" panel at the 2026 Florida Venture Capital Conference on February 24, 2026.
- • The Florida Venture Capital Conference (February 23–25, 2026) is positioned as one of the largest venture events in the United States, drawing angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals on a national and international scale.
- • Akerman LLP is serving as a sponsor of the annual conference, which provides a platform for Florida's high-growth startups to pitch before institutional and alternative investors.
- • The conference will feature startup pitch sessions, panel discussions, keynote speakers, and networking events designed to showcase emerging growth opportunities in the Florida venture ecosystem.
Summary
Mario Fallone, Co-Chair of Akerman LLP's Venture Capital and Emerging Growth Companies Practice, will moderate a panel discussion titled "State of the Capital Markets" at the 2026 Florida Venture Capital Conference, scheduled for February 24, 2026, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida. The conference runs from February 23–25 and is presented by Florida Venture Forum.
The Florida Venture Capital Conference is recognized as one of the largest venture capital events in the United States, attracting a broad audience of angel investors, venture capitalists, institutional investors, and industry professionals from national and international markets. The event creates an environment for Florida's top-performing startups to present investment opportunities and connect with capital sources and strategic partners.
Akerman LLP's participation extends beyond the panel moderation; the firm is also a proud sponsor of the annual conference. The sponsorship reflects Akerman's established presence in venture capital advisory and its commitment to the emerging growth company sector. The conference programming includes startup pitch presentations, panel discussions led by industry experts, keynote addresses, and dedicated networking and social events designed to facilitate deal origination and sector insights.
For institutional investors, family offices, and alternative investment professionals attending, the "State of the Capital Markets" panel offers a venue to assess current capital deployment trends and market conditions in the venture ecosystem. Fallone's role as moderator positions the discussion within the context of broader macroeconomic conditions and capital availability facing growth-stage companies.
The Florida Venture Capital Conference is recognized as one of the largest venture capital events in the United States, attracting a broad audience of angel investors, venture capitalists, institutional investors, and industry professionals from national and international markets. The event creates an environment for Florida's top-performing startups to present investment opportunities and connect with capital sources and strategic partners.
Akerman LLP's participation extends beyond the panel moderation; the firm is also a proud sponsor of the annual conference. The sponsorship reflects Akerman's established presence in venture capital advisory and its commitment to the emerging growth company sector. The conference programming includes startup pitch presentations, panel discussions led by industry experts, keynote addresses, and dedicated networking and social events designed to facilitate deal origination and sector insights.
For institutional investors, family offices, and alternative investment professionals attending, the "State of the Capital Markets" panel offers a venue to assess current capital deployment trends and market conditions in the venture ecosystem. Fallone's role as moderator positions the discussion within the context of broader macroeconomic conditions and capital availability facing growth-stage companies.
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