Tampa venture capital firm adds three partners

Florida Funders, a Tampa-based venture capital firm, has elevated three staff members — Saxon Baum, Michael Kadow and Ryan Whittemore — to partner status.

According to a news release, Baum previously served as vice president of investor relations and was responsible for sourcing new investors and raising capital for early-stage companies. As a partner, he will continue to oversee investor relations in addition to scouting founders and startups.

Kadow, the release states, had been vice president of finance and operations. After his promotion, he’ll be responsible for developing and implementing Florida Funders’ financial management strategy and strategic goals.