Former U.S. Sen. Connie Mack, R-Fla., joined the advisory board of...

Former U.S. Sen. Connie Mack, R-Fla., joined the advisory board of Village Ventures’ latest venture fund, which will target technology companies in central Florida. The fund’s sole focus is investing in entrepreneurial ventures in local markets, which is what made it appealing to him, Mr. Mack said. Village Ventures focuses on early-stage technology companies, providing financial services to a network of 13 such funds and co-investing alongside them.