# Tony DiBenedetto

> Tony DiBenedetto is a seed investor in Tampa backing Local and Events. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Location: Tampa, United States
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Jan 2022
- Lead investor: 33%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-dibenedetto-8ba0588/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tonytribridge
- Website: https://x.com/tonytribridge

Tony DiBenedetto is a seed investor in Tampa focused on Local and Events. Tony DiBenedetto is based out of Tampa, Florida, and is the Executive Chairman of Appspace, Inc. Tony previously worked at CCG as Chairman. Tony DiBenedetto attended Florida State University.

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $500k–$5.8M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Local | 1 | 33% |
| Events | 1 | 33% |
| Mobile | 1 | 33% |
| Travel | 1 | 33% |
| Bitcoin | 1 | 33% |

11 industries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| BlockSpaces | BlockSpaces is a Bitcoin-native platform that provides financial and collateral risk management solutions. It automates processes related to risk management, settlement, and bilateral contracts, catering specifically to institutions, treasuries, and companies in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The platform addresses the needs of Bitcoin treasuries, lenders,and over-the-counter markets, facilitating efficient and scalable financial transactions. Additionally, BlockSpaces offers resources and insights through its blog, which covers updates and trends in Bitcoin-native financial technology. This supports users in navigating the evolving landscape of digital finance and enhances their understanding of relevant market developments. | $5.8M | Seed | Jan 03, 2022 | https://blockspaces.io |
| MyArea Network | MyArea Network is a fast growing Media Tech Company that redefines Local and Social marketing.We provide a Digital First, Mobile First proprietary marketing platform for local businesses to connect directly with their customers and local communities. We own over 150 websites based on area code, 813area.com for Tampa, 407area.com Orlando, etc. topromote all things Local across North America.Our mission is to Help Every Local Business Prosper in a fragmented digital world.Our vision is to become the go to source for all things LOCAL.We have a winning solution to save local businesses the two most valuable assets, time and money in digital marketing. Traditional media is ineffective and diminishing in viewership. Social Media like Facebook, Yelp and Google are disconnected from local communities causing it difficult for local businesses as it is time consuming, confusing and constantly changing. Local Digital agencies are expensive and not scalable.We are one of the few, if not only, media tech company that has a national footprint for all LOCAL markets. We combine new media with the cutting edge technology - real-time analytics, AI & personalized experience for businesses to successfully grow both offline and online. | $750K | Seed | Jan 15, 2019 | https://www.myareanetwork.com |
| MyArea Network | MyArea Network is a fast growing Media Tech Company that redefines Local and Social marketing.We provide a Digital First, Mobile First proprietary marketing platform for local businesses to connect directly with their customers and local communities. We own over 150 websites based on area code, 813area.com for Tampa, 407area.com Orlando, etc. topromote all things Local across North America.Our mission is to Help Every Local Business Prosper in a fragmented digital world.Our vision is to become the go to source for all things LOCAL.We have a winning solution to save local businesses the two most valuable assets, time and money in digital marketing. Traditional media is ineffective and diminishing in viewership. Social Media like Facebook, Yelp and Google are disconnected from local communities causing it difficult for local businesses as it is time consuming, confusing and constantly changing. Local Digital agencies are expensive and not scalable.We are one of the few, if not only, media tech company that has a national footprint for all LOCAL markets. We combine new media with the cutting edge technology - real-time analytics, AI & personalized experience for businesses to successfully grow both offline and online. | $500K | Seed | Nov 01, 2017 | https://www.myareanetwork.com |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [GTMfund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/gtmfund) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Leadout Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/leadout-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [BlockFund Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/blockfund-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Brighter Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/brighter-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Tony DiBenedetto invest in?

Tony DiBenedetto invests primarily in Local, Events and Mobile startups, most often at Seed stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Tony DiBenedetto's check size?

Tony DiBenedetto typically joins rounds of $500k–$5.8M at Seed. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Tony DiBenedetto participates in.

### How do I contact Tony DiBenedetto?

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### When did Tony DiBenedetto last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Tony DiBenedetto closed in Jan 2022. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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