Everyone is invited to the table
The big idea.
Cap Table Nation is an infrastructure catalyst for positive change in private capital investment, supporting formal registered private equity and debt, informal capital pools, and donor advised funds, all earmarked for local investment. It’s creating the change our community desperately needs. It’s bringing like-minded people together, forming an alliance, or nation, around doing good.
And it’s starting in Southwest Florida.
Imagine a future where your investments don’t just grow your wealth, but also nurture the communities you call home - your village. Welcome to Cap Table Nation, where local investments fuel community growth and reshape the future of Southwest Florida. Cap Table Nation’s purpose is twofold. The first is to make available investment capital infrastructure tools, reporting, and administrative support so that investors can rely on orderly, accurate, and procedural experiences when choosing to deploy their capital in Southwest Florida. The second is to encourage new and existing venture capital funds to deploy their capital into companies and projects within the six counties of Southwest Florida: Lee, Hendry, Glades, Charlotte, Collier, and Sarasota.
How?
The infrastructure will house the first two private equity and debt funds in all of Southwest Florida: Florida Growth Opportunity Fund, Southwest, and Engage Florida Ventures, Southwest.
Frances Ann Capital Management created these funds, inspired by Collaboratory of Fort Myers, Florida who is the lead investor. Accredited and institutional investors will have the opportunity to invest in operational companies in Southwest Florida with proven customer acquisition strategies. Please see the “Our Funds” page for more information.
Cap Table Nation is the first of its kind. Anywhere. Cap Table Nation puts together 12 infrastructure tools in one project to help venture capital have success in an area where there has traditionally been no venture capital. These tools exist outside of CTN, but this is the first time all 12 have come together in one project.
Focusing on the betterment of the community - virtually every facet, the infrastructure is established to positively impact industries, including agriculture, water quality, tourism, and skilled trade, among many others. With this in place, venture capital has the opportunity to make positive social and financial impact in communities and be an ecosystem gamechanger.
This is just the beginning. Cap Table Nation looks to expand beyond Southwest Florida to other parts of the state and, eventually, nationwide.
Experience, Concept, Creation.
Cap Table Nation is designed by Gingras Global, one of the world's first investor impact fund administrators. Gingras Global has worked in the impact industry, and only the impact industry, for more than ten years, delivering industry-leading expertise and proven solutions that change the game for impact entrepreneurs and investors committed to achieving both positive investment impact and financial success.
Southwest Florida is a treasure trove of business talent and mentorship waiting to be harnessed, but it has not had any type of formal venture capital that is focused on growing companies that will help the area. The region's wealth and success stories, combined with a culture of giving back and a network of resources, create an ideal environment for an infrastructure like Cap Table Nation.
They’re not doing it by themselves. Gingras Global forged Advisory Tables at the level of county, city, and, where appropriate, industry. This strategy ensures that they and their partners deeply understand local initiatives, which ultimately helps achieve a more significant impact and investment effectiveness.
The 12 tool
Infrastructure
Cap Table Nation is laying down infrastructure in Southwest Florida for venture capital to thrive. The Nation of Southwest Florida has limited private capital and no structure, history, or culture for venture capital. This creates difficulty for operating companies to raise capital.
The 12 carefully curated infrastructure tools make the process of capital raise, recruitment, back office and deal-sourcing easier, and less expensive.
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Private capital administration can be a costly affair, but within Cap Table Nation, we revolutionize the landscape. By pooling resources and creating a shared back-office for multiple funds, we've slashed administrative costs for all member funds. This means that every dollar invested goes further, amplifying the potential impact of private capital in unprecedented ways.
Direct deals, often overlooked due to their individual nature, now enjoy the benefits of efficient and cost-effective administration within Cap Table Nation. This tool ensures that even the smallest, one-off details receive the attention they deserve, maximizing opportunities that might have otherwise been sidelined.
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Cap Table Nation has partnered with AnchoRRa and community foundations to facilitate charitable investing through donor-advised funds. This innovative approach empowers donors to make a lasting impact by supporting a catalog of potential portfolio companies. It's not just about investments; it's about making a difference.
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Elevating Cap Table Nation's profile is a dynamic duo—professional PR firm Pushing The Envelope and project designer Gingras Global Development. Together, they're orchestrating a symphony of local, regional, and national promotion. Brace yourselves for the buzz as our story unfolds through social media and the captivating podcast, Business Impact Intelligence.
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Cap Table Nation takes the lead in deal coordination and due diligence for Southwest Florida through its 5 Point Customer Framework. With cutting-edge technology and dedicated staff, we provide over 90% of the due diligence needed. This not only streamlines the investment process but also sets a new standard for cost-saving in the industry.
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The heart of Cap Table Nation lies in its impact. Our commitment to tracking and reporting on private capital's influence in SW Florida is unwavering. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measure improvements by deal, by fund, and by county, providing a comprehensive overview of our collective impact on the region's growth and prosperity.
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For impact-focused investors, Cap Table Nation offers bespoke operational due diligence for social enterprises. This gold-standard assessment provides a roadmap for impactful investments, ensuring that capital is directed towards ventures with a meaningful and measurable social impact.
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Local expertise meets venture capital through our Advisory Table Intelligence Committees in each SW Florida county. Comprising economic development professionals and business leaders, these committees offer invaluable insights, shaping the direction of private venture capital within their communities.
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Recognizing that not every applicant is ready for investment, Cap Table Nation extends support beyond funding. Our coordinated support and pathways to enterprise and incubators empower applicants, ensuring they are well-prepared for the unique challenges and opportunities that come with private capital investment.
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In Cap Table Nation, collaboration extends beyond financial transactions. Investors are invited to share their expertise through mentorship and coaching programs at no cost. Non-investors can also join for an annual fee, fostering a community where knowledge is shared and success is collective.
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Cap Table Nation acts as the catalyst for joint funding initiatives and downstream exits. Co-investors benefit from seamless communication and administration support, creating a collaborative environment ripe for rich deal flow. It's a space where strategic partnerships flourish.
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The aggregate of all parties involved in Cap Table Nation will help to map the potential deals.
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Investors within Cap Table Nation enjoy the luxury of real-time updates through our quarterly reporting system—providing crucial insights into their portfolio companies at no additional cost. Knowledge is power, and we're committed to empowering our investors with comprehensive information.
Venture Capital
Venture capital is defined as a form of private equity financing that helps start-ups or companies grow. Eligible companies must be deemed to have high growth potential or have already demonstrated successful growth. Equity helps fast-track, reduces failure rates, and creates room for more debt financing. Less-resourced companies need to build valuations and assets as opposed to surviving, and private equity financing through venture capital helps them do so.
Southwest Florida needs venture capital.
Venture capital is more difficult to raise and set up when there is no previous environment or culture of investing. We are setting up the infrastructure so that venture capital has an easier time deal-sourcing and making it far less expensive to establish and run a fund with gold-standard back-office support. We invite more venture capital to join our nation.
5 Economic Targets
$100M over 4 years Invested
4 New Funds
Charitable Investing - $100M+
Co-Investment/Co-Investors adding $200M
1000 Companies & Enterprises Located
We are trying to catalyze venture capital in Southwest Florida on this large of scale. If we hit these marks, we are confident there will be a generational change for the Southwest Florida nation.