Dealmaker Forum - Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum celebrates the heart of Tampa Bay's thriving economy—the middle-market deal community. Join us in honoring the M&A professionals who drive economic and capital formation. This premier event will feature the presentation of three deals: M&A, PE or VC, and Debt. The deals will be presented by deal team members and/or the UT Finance Students who identified, researched, and reported on them. This is an excellent networking opportunity to meet dealmakers from the Tampa Bay area and learn about M&A.
Join us for our kickoff on January 30th, 2025!
We will spotlight the Tampa Bay area’s landmark deals of Q4 2024 and unveil our ambitious vision for the year ahead.
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum: Quarterly M&A Recognition Events
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Forum to Showcase Local Financial Success
The Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at The University of Tampa is thrilled to introduce a quarterly forum dedicated to spotlighting the triumphs of financial deal-making in the Tampa Bay region. This exciting initiative will:
Shine a Light on Local Success: Offer a stage for Tampa Bay firms to share their accomplishments.
Empower the Next Generation: Create invaluable mentorship opportunities for the University of Tampa's finance students to learn from the best.
Student-Led Deep Dives: Showcase comprehensive presentations crafted by dedicated members of the Investment Banking Society.
We invite deal team professionals to actively engage with students, providing guidance and expertise as they prepare their presentations. These quarterly gatherings promise to cultivate a dynamic networking atmosphere and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Tampa Bay's financial community.
Tampa Bay Dealmaker Summit: Celebrating a Year of Success
The Tampa Bay Dealmaker Summit is an annual highlight, showcasing the most impressive deals shaping the Tampa Bay business landscape.
Hosted by The University of Tampa’s Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, this premier event offers a unique platform to celebrate achievement and inspire future success.
Mark Your Calendars:
Join us for our kickoff on January 30th, 2025, where we'll spotlight the landmark deals of Q3 & Q4 2024 and unveil our ambitious vision for the year ahead.
Join us as we recognize the ingenuity and drive that fuels Tampa Bay's vibrant business community!
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Kick Off Event
January 30th 2025
Join us for our kick off event where we will present recent M&A deals and share more about the future of the Dealmakers Forum.
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Q1 Forum
April 2025
Dealmaker Forum Event - Details To Be Announced Soon
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Q2 Forum
July 2025
Dealmaker Forum Event - Details To Be Announced Soon
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Q3 Forum
October 2025
Dealmaker Forum Event - Details To Be Announced Soon
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Annual Summit
January 2026
Dealmaker Summit Event - Details To Be Announced Soon
FAQs
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M&A - Sell-side and Buy-side
Private Equity
Venture Capital
Debt Financing
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To be included in the January 2025 event, the deal must have been closed between June 1st and December 31st of 2024.
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The January 2025 and the 2025 Quarterly events will be held at the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at the the University of Tampa.
Address: The University of Tampa, Maureen A. Daly Innovation and Collaboration Building, 820 W North A St 8th Floor, Tampa, FL 33606
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Contact the board members at: info@tampabaydealmakerforum.com