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Plans underway for Florida Early Stage Capital Conference
83Degrees – August 31, 2021
“We’re looking for those companies with growth potential,” says Pat Schneider, VP of the Tampa-based Florida Venture Forum. “We want to make …
Refresh Miami – July 15, 2021
Play2Pay enables mobile phone users around the world to pay their service provider bills by playing games, watching videos and completing daily challenges and surveys on their devices.
Astronaut Winston Scott, astronaut trainer Bruce Nieschwitz join sports podcast
Florida Today – June 14, 2021
Astronaut Winston Scott, astronaut trainer Bruce Nieschwitz join sports podcast of Florida Sports Podcast” we welcome Captain Winston Scott, an FSU … a NASA contractor in Houston at Johnson Space Center’s Astronaut …
OptiPulse’s Optical Wireless Gains National Attention with Big Win at Florida Space Forum
EIN News – June 14, 2021
… selected for an award by the Florida Venture Forum and Space Florida in a pitch competition during the Aerospace Innovation & Tech Forum.
Laser communications start-up launches US subsidiary
BusinessCloud – May 24, 2021
… at the 2020 Florida Venture Aerospace Innovation and Tech Forum. … Archangel Lightworks to Florida,” said Frank DiBello, Space Florida …
Tampa startup PikMyKid gets seven-figure deal from Silicon Valley firm
The Business Journals – May 8, 2021
A Tampa education technology startup has received a seven-figure investment from Silicon Valley-based Growth Street Partners. PikMyKid
Papa Announces $60 Million in Series C Funding Led by Tiger Global
Business Wire – April 13, 2021
Papa Announces $60 Million in Series C Funding Led by Tiger Global
… announced today a $60 million Series C funding round led by Tiger Global Management. The company’s total funding now totals $91 million.
BlockSpaces raises $1.2M from Silicon Valley, Tampa Bay heavy hitters
Tampa Bay Business Journal – March 25, 2021
BlockSpaces raises $1.2M from Silicon Valley, Tampa Bay …
Tampa-based BlockSpaces, the blockchain-focused tech company, has raised $1.2 million in a seed round.
Fulcrum Equity Partners closes $275M fund
Business Wire – March 23, 2021
Atlanta’s Fulcrum Equity Partners closes $275M fund … Fulcrum Equity Partners, an Atlanta-based growth investment firm, closed a $275 million fund — its largest yet.
South Florida Business Journal – March 19, 2021
One of the nation’s largest health insurance companies entered into an agreement to buy MDLive.
NewsWire – March 16, 2021
Funding for expansion of virtual health solution to reduce hospitalizations of seniors suffering from chronic diseases.
Funding for expansion of virtual health solution to reduce hospitalizations of seniors suffering from chronic diseases.
Leasecake Raises $3 Million to Scale Location
Business Wire – February 16, 2021
Leasecake, an Orlando, Florida-based commercial real estate operating system for location management, announced …
Business Wire – January 26, 2021
Weatherford Capital, a leading family-owned private investment firm, today announced it has completed a …
Jan 26, 2021
Tampa Bay Business Journal – January 26, 2021
University of Tampa freshman headed to ‘Shark Tank’ … I was able to go on the show,” Benarde said in an interview with Tampa Bay Inno.
Business Observer – Jan 15, 2021
Medical startup aims for Amazon-like reach. Share … “Ask any doctor or health care facility if they take cash and they’d say, ‘Why wouldn’t we?
Xeriant Signs JV LOI with Coflow Jet to Develop Revolutionary “Green” Wing Technology.
GlobeNewswire – December 17, 2021
Advanced Airfoil’s Ultra High Lift and Efficiency Could …
Dec 17, 2020
TechCrunch – Dec 2, 2020
Florida-based logistics provider ShipMonk raises $290 million on the back of rising eCommerce demand · We help SMBs and mid-market direct…
Papa Secures $18M Series B To Connect Older Adults With Companions
Crunchbase News – September 23, 2020
The Miami-based startup was formed in 2018 to pair older adults and families with “Papa Pals” for companionship and assistance with everyday
InfraSite Solutions offers underground storage units for 5G
Florida Trend – September 22, 2020
Aycock is raising a second round of financing — working with the Florida Venture Forum —
SpaceCoastDaily.com – September 2, 2020
Space Coast Daily originally featured Tomahawk Robotics in May of 2018 following a Florida Venture Forum …
Venture capital remains resilient – US$62.9 billion raised by VC-backed companies in the second quarter, according to KPMG Private Enterprise’s global Venture Pulse Q2’20 report
PRNewswire – July 22, 2020
Global venture capital investment showed continued resilience in the second quarter of 2020, …
Venture capital leaders: ‘We need to change the way it’s always been done’
St Pete Catalyst – June 26, 2020
A strategy of diversity and inclusion in the venture capital industry involves more than just providing financial backing to a startup founder who …
BusinessCloud – June 25, 2020
President & Chief Executive Officer at Space Florida, with Archangel … Kevin Burgoyne, President and CEO of the Florida Venture Forum.
University of Tampa report shows banner 2019 year for startup investment, and still optimism toward 2020
Tampa Bay Business Journal – Apr 29, 2020
This year, the first Florida Venture Capital Yearbook was created … UT graduate Justin Pate, who interned at the Florida Venture Forum and …
INVESTORS IN THE HOUSE AT FVCC, AND FLORIDA STARTUPS WERE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Refresh Miami – January 31, 2020
Macro economic indicators may be signaling a possible downturn and venture pullback ahead,
Here’s how many jobs Fattmerchant plans to add this year
Orlando Business Journal – January 31, 2020
Madhani said during the Florida Venture Forum Capital Conference on Jan. 30 in Orlando. The financial tech company employs 110 people.
Visitor Relationship Management Pioneer Admiral Selected to …
PR Web – January 23, 2020
With a mission to connect the state’s most innovative companies with the world’s top investors, The Florida Venture Forum is the state’s leading …
St Pete Catalyst – January 16, 2020
Florida Venture Capital Conference highlights four Tampa-St. Pete … 30-31, is one of the signature events of the Florida Venture Forum, the …
Bulk Nano will pitch at the Florida Venture Forum aerospace conference
St Pete Catalyst – November 10, 2019
Bulk Nano, a St. Petersburg company focused on advanced composites and nanomaterial manufacturing, will be one of 16 companies to …
Experts: How your firm can get involved in Florida’s space industry
New York Business Journal – November, 7
The forum acts as a place to bring together early-stage aerospace firms, … to get funded through venture capital rather than government grants, …
Tampa Bay Business Journal – July 22, 2019
The Florida Venture Forum, founded in 1984, is a network that prepares, coaches and connects entrepreneurs and small businesses with …
Flannel – July 18, 2019
Venture capital organization Florida Venture Forum announced Wednesday that Drew Weatherford has been elected to its board of directors…
How local sports arenas have become tech playgrounds
St Pete Catalyst–May 23, 2019
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have partnered with Intel on technology to enhance the fan experience inside the stadium. The Bucs will use Intel …
Med tech, energy storage companies from Orlando win money at pitch …
Orlando Sentinel– May 14, 2019
Over two days last week, the Florida Venture Forum hosted its Early Stage … early stage startup ecosystem,” Florida Venture Forum President …
4 local startups pitch at Florida’s largest investor gathering in Orlando
Orlando Business Journal–May 9, 2019
Tampa-based Florida Venture Forum — the state’s largest organization for investors and entrepreneurs —is holding its 12th annual Florida …
St. Pete telehealth firm will pitch at flagship venture event
St Pete Catalyst– April 30, 2019
St. Pete telehealth firm will pitch at flagship venture event … present at the conference, one of the flagship events of the Florida Venture Forum.
Broward health care tech closes on $9M in Series B
South Florida Business Journal–26 Apr 2019
Deerfield Beach-based Tellus has raised $9 million in new growth capital financing. The health care technology company this week announced …
St. Pete fintech startup Intrinio raises $5 million in funding
St Pete Catalyst–26 Apr 2019
Nyca Partners, a venture capital firm focused on innovation in financial services, led a $5 million Series A equity funding round for Intrinio.
Tampa metro area shines in Q1 venture capital funding reports, a stark contrast to the rest of the nation …
Tampa Bay Business Journal–April 16, 2019
While the rest of the nation seems to be struggling to keep funding deals moving forward, the Tampa metropolitan area is outpacing previous years…
LA: full. Austin: plateaued. Among startup scenes, Miami primed to …
Miami Herald–Mar 4, 2019
Silicon Valley’s 500 Startups, a venture capital fund, opened in ….. the Miami-based President and CEO of the Florida Venture Forum, a private …
Space Florida: Driving Florida’s Aerospace Future
Florida Trend–Feb 27, 2019
Florida is well-positioned to dominate the future of the aerospace … SpaceFlorida partners with the Florida Venture Forum in holding two to …
ConnectWise rides the next big wave of tech investment in SaaS
Tampa Bay Business Journal–Feb 26, 2019
“There’s no question the leader of the market and economy is SaaS,” Vinik said at the Florida Venture Capital Forum on Feb. 1. “You have to be …
Top takeaways from Pitchbook’s Florida venture capital report
Tampa Bay Business Journal–Feb 4, 2019
Pitchbook and the Florida Venture Forum’s annual report on Florida venture capital said 2018 saw $1.7 billion in venture capital investments, …
Jeff Vinik’s deep dive on stocks, startups and ‘Florida man‘
St Pete Catalyst–Jan 31, 2019
… the Florida Venture Forum’s Venture Capital Conference. It was the firstpublic interview Vinik has done since announcing earlier this month …
What to expect at the Florida Venture Capital Conference in St. Pete …
Tampa Bay Business Journal–Jan 30, 2019
The new year has brought a slew of conferences: Synapse Summit in mid-January, Tampa Bay Startup Week will kick off in February, and this …
For five local companies, the 2019 Florida Venture Capital Conference …
Tampa Bay Business Journal–Jan 18, 2019
For five local companies, the 2019 Florida Venture Capital Conference holds promise and potential capital.
8 South Florida companies to pitch at Florida Venture Capital …
South Florida Business Journal–Jan 16, 2019
… for all of the major players active in Florida’s venture capital industry,” said Kevin Burgoyne, president and CEO of the Florida Venture Forum, …
Three St. Pete companies will pitch at Florida Venture Capital …
St Pete Catalyst–Jan 14, 2019
Three St. Pete companies will pitch at Florida Venture Capital … for funding at the Florida Venture Forum’s Florida Venture Capital Conference.
9 Space Coast firms will compete for capital at Florida Venture Forum conference
Orlando Business Journal-October 29, 2018
For the first time, the Tampa-based statewide venture capital group Florida Venture Forum will host an aerospace-focused conference on Nov. 14 at Guidewell Innovation Center at Lake Nona…Venture capital gains ground around Tampa Bay
For the first time, the Tampa-based statewide venture capital group Florida Venture Forum will host an aerospace-focused conference on Nov. 14 at Guidewell Innovation Center at Lake Nona…Venture capital gains ground around Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Business Journal-Oct 26, 2018
Now there are courses and seminars for early-stage investing, including one that the Florida Venture Forum holds at its annual Early Stage ..
Philips expands its Monitoring & Analytics business with the acquisition of Xhale Assurance Inc
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that it has acquired Xhale Assurance Inc, a US-based scale-up company developing and commercializing next-generation sensor technologies …
Financial tech firm with Naples ties gets boost from angel investors
Florida Venture Sourcing- July 28, 2018
A Naples-based investment fund has put its money behind a financial technology firm with local ties.
Capitala Group Promotes Swercheck to Director of Capital Strategies
ABL Advisor-Jul 12, 2018
He is currently the Chairman of the Florida Venture Forum, and a board member of the Miami Finance Forum and the South Florida chapter for the Association …
Tech company once lauded for growth shutters Tampa office suddenly …
Tampa Bay Business Journal-Jun 21, 2018
Health care technology firm CareSync closed its doors on Thursday despite previously announced plans to hire 350 people by the end of 2017 and expand its …
Tampa Bay Wave leads conversation around value of diversity in tech
83degreesmedia-Jun 4, 2018
Kathy Castor, D-FL, who cited a recent $200-million, five-year contract for global … to present at the 2018 Florida Venture Forum Early Stage Capital Conference, …
Here are the red flags that keep startups from getting funding from …
Tampa Bay Business Journal-May 25, 2018
Florida, historically known for investing in real estate and restaurants, is catching up to other states in tech startups.
Melbourne Startup Tomahawk Robotics Wins $25000 at Florida Early …
SpaceCoastDaily.com-May 24, 2018
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Tomahawk Robotics, a Melbourne, Florida, … the winners at the Florida Venture Forum Early Stage Capital Conference held in …
How a fast-growing Tampa health tech company will use new access …
Tampa Bay Business Journal-May 22, 2018
DAS Health has secured a $6 million credit facility that it primarily will use for future acquisitions and growth. The health technology company in Tampa that …
Data intelligence startup Cuebiq secures $27M in venture capital
New York Business Journal-May 21, 2018
New York-area startups and venture capitalists are making funding deals with the hopes of creating the next profitable company. Here’s one deal announced …
Miami-based commercial lending fund seeks to raise $200M
South Florida Business Journal-May 21, 2018
Filled with “must read” stories, industry news and reporter insights, exclusive interviews with local business leaders, and expanded Top 25 Lists.
Meet the Florida startups that early-stage investors say hold the most …
Tampa Bay Business Journal-May 21, 2018
Meet the Florida startups that early-stage investors say hold the most … the winners at the Florida Venture Forum Early Stage Capital Conference in Tampa.
Local medical tech firm to compete for cash
Orlando Sentinel-May 11, 2018
A Central Florida medical tech company is in line to win a part of $50,000 in … The Florida Venture Forum will bring investors and other entrepreneurs to the …
Investors, entrepreneurs come together at May 18 capital conference
St Pete Catalyst-May 4, 2018
For 11 years, the Florida Venture Forum has played matchmaker between budding entrepreneurs and venture capitalists with its Early Stage Angel Capital …
8 South Florida startups prep their pitches for $50K at venture capital …
South Florida Business Journal-May 2, 2018
The eight local companies are among 20 young firms selected to present at the Florida Venture Forum’s Early Stage Angel Capital Conference.