Coastal Community Fund
Backing Bold Founders. Building Community Wealth.Be part of the only community-focused venture fund keeping capital, jobs, and opportunity right here at home.
The Fund
We partner with founders who aren’t just launching businesses, but who are passionate about strengthening the fabric of Tampa Bay’s economy and communities. Our commitment goes far beyond just capital: we roll up our sleeves to provide hands on advisory, meaningful connections, and local introductions that turn ambition into real impact. Each investment supports more than a balance sheet, it champions local pride, rewards perseverance, and makes it possible for more Florida talent to flourish. The ripple effect of one founder’s success creates jobs, energizes local economies, and inspires others to dream bigger, proving that when Tampa Bay founders win, our whole community rises.
Our Approach
Radical Transparency
No black box decision making. Every significant choice gets discussed with our advisory board, and every investor receives detailed updates on both wins and challenges.
True Partnership
We’re not looking for silent investors. We want partners who help shape our investment thesis, provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies, and build the connective tissue that makes ecosystems thrive.
Community Ethics
Our $5M fund keeps 100% of capital and returns within the Tampa Bay ecosystem. When the companies we invest in succeed, those returns flow back to local investors and fund the next generation of Florida startups.
Meet The Team
Ashby Green, founder of Gazelle Capital and the Coastal Community Fund, is a former CFO of the Year with nearly 30 years of finance experience. He’s committed to building wealth and opportunity where it’s needed most by backing bold founders, fueling job creation, and giving everyday investors a real stake in Florida’s tech future
Kim Vogel, partner at the Coastal Community Fund, is a seasoned operator known for empowering founders and driving sustainable growth. With a background in workforce development and business acceleration, Kim champions equity and ensures the fund delivers real impact—not just capital—to Florida’s innovation economy.
What Local Leaders Are Saying
“What excites me most about the Coastal Community Fund is that it’s not just providing capital, it’s building the connective tissue that helps entrepreneurs, investors, and talent stay and thrive in Tampa Bay. This is exactly the type of initiative that can accelerate the next generation of successful companies emerging from our region.”
Member startups at Embarc Collective have raised over $600 million and created more than 1,200 jobs in our first five years. What excites me most about the Coastal Community Fund is its potential to fuel that same cycle, where capital drives growth, talent, and eventually, a new generation of entrepreneurs and investors.
Ready to Invest?
This is your chance to get in early on a high-growth company vetted by seasoned finance professionals. Build wealth, fuel innovation, and shape the future.
We’re actively raising up to $5M to support the next wave of Florida founders.
Accepting Investments Starting At $25,000
Pooled Fund, Actively Deploying Capital
Accredited Investors Only
Gazelle Capital
Tampa Bay, Florida, USA
Contact Us
If you would like to share your ideas, business, or feedback with us, please email us. All business plan submissions must include a clear description of your operations and current progress.
Email: info@gazelle.capital
