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Carbona Capital LLC a Florida corporation founded in 1998 by CEO John A Carbona primarily focused on early stage "Angel Stage" investments in privately owned entities. Mr. Carbona formed Carbona Capital LLC after a successful career as a manufacturer and distributor of Hi-Tech specialty hospital beds, designed to prevent pressure ulcers. Based in Dallas Texas, Cardio Systems had 80 domestic and international offices. Mr. Carbona held or co-held 6 patents and 21 Trademarks.

Mr. Carbona sold Cardio Systems to a private equity firm in 1998.

In 1990, John was an Inductee to the American Power Boat Associations, Hall of Champions for piloting the offshore race boat "Panama Jack" to a United States National Title.

Carbona Capital LLC and its affiliates have a diversified portfolio of investments, and investment strategies.


Some of the company success stories we have funded:
  • Pontio Communications: Austin, Texas - Sold to El Paso Gas 2001.
  • Orbis Online: San Antonio, Texas - To transform the traditional competitive bidding process into live, more powerful events worldwide. www.orbisonline.com
  • Paetec Communications: Fairport NY, Public offering Fall/Winter 2005. www.paetec.com
  • CRO Restaurants: Dallas, Texas - Good Eats, El Chico, Spaghetti Warehouse, Silver Fox, Cantina Laredo, Lucky’s Cool River, Three Forks. A regional chain of over 100 restaurants with revenue over $100,000.000. www.croinc.com
  • Vericenter: Houston, Texas - is the IT infrastructure and managed services company that becomes an extension of your IT department. www.vericenter.com
  • Vertical Alliance: Dallas, Texas - Event ticketing company www.verticalalliance.com
  • Picasso Software: Formed in 1997 as a professional services firm dedicated to delivering business applications, services and solutions. www.picsoft.com
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