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Track the momentum. Explore a curated list of media coverage, press releases, and announcements, including articles on successful company acquisitions, major investment rounds, and the grand opening of new Florida headquarters of Israeli companies. See how our strategic partnerships and events are generating headlines and actively shaping the future of technology and commerce in the Sunshine State.
RECENT NEWS.
Faireez now offers people for housekeeping as it collects data to train robots
Omer Agiv sees a time coming soon when humanoid robots can do our housework, from washing dishes to folding laundry. His company, Faireez, now is placing sensors on humans hired for those chores to help train robots to perform those tasks in the 2030s and beyond. The serial entrepreneur from Israel leads the housekeeping venture…
Beyond the Pavement: How Israel’s EZ Raider Is Going Where Others Can’t
Imagine suffering a medical emergency on a crowded beach, deep inside a forest preserve or halfway up a mountain trail. Every minute matters — but an ambulance can’t always get there. That is one of the challenges EZ Raider, an Israeli company headquartered in Kfar Saba, Israel, (with U.S. offices in Florida) set out to…
Radiation-shielding vest aced Artemis I lunar test, could protect astronauts on moon and Mars missions
When the scientists analyzed past solar particle events, they found the AstroRad vest would have significantly reduced the dose of radiation a person during those outbursts — for instance, by nearly 60% for a solar particle event that happened in August 1972. Such a reduction could spare astronauts the equivalent of up to 193 days…
How the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator Is Reshaping Tampa Bay and the State’s Economy
The Accelerator represents a strategic approach to economic development built around one core idea: attracting and anchoring advanced technology companies that can drive long-term growth. Link to: https://flinnovationnews.com/floridas-quiet-innovation-engine-how-the-florida-israel-business-accelerator-is-reshaping-tampa-bay-and-the-states-economy/
Israeli Tech in Florida: $7.3 Billion
429 Israeli-founded companies support 26,510 jobs across Florida — with Miami-Dade alone accounting for $6 billion in output and 2.78% of county GDP — as Israeli entrepreneurs increasingly choose Florida over New York View Full Article
AI drone startup XTEND to enter Nasdaq at $1.5 billion valuation in merger backed by Eric Trump
The Israeli drone operating system company secures $152 million in investment. Read Full Article: https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/b16oclmozl
Florida Makes Its Play for Global Tech as Israel Pitch Day Returns to Tallahassee
Florida lawmakers, agency leaders, and investors got a firsthand look at Israel’s startup engine on January 26th as the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator, Select Florida, and FloridaCommerce hosted the second Israel Pitch Day in Tallahassee. Read Full Article: Florida Inno
High-tech Israeli medical firm opens Manatee facility, plans 100 jobs | Business Observer
A fast-growing medtech firm based in Israel recently celebrated the opening of its new U.S. headquarters in north Manatee County. The group of officials and business leaders at the opening event, held Feb. 2, included Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. View Article at Business Observer FLorida.
Biobeat raises a $50M Series B for its US expansion – Refresh Miami
Biobeat Technologies developed the first FDA-cleared, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) system that is a patch-worn, cuff-less solution for diagnosis and treatment of hypertension. Biobeat expands the use of ABPM for hypertensive patients and providing 24-hour blood pressure data. Its system enables comfort and uninterrupted sleep for patients while capturing critical nighttime BP measurements. Read…
Duve Raises $60 Million to Scale Its Unified AI-Driven Hotel Guest Experience Platform Globally
Duve, a next-generation guest management platform that has steadily expanded its influence across the global hotel technology landscape, has raised a $60 million Series B investment led by Susquehanna Growth Equity, with participation from XT Venture Capital and other existing backers. The funding, which brings Duve’s total capital raised to $85 million, is among the…