NEWS.
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.
XTEND WINS A MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DOW) CONTRACT TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER AI-ENABLED AFFORDABLE CLOSE QUARTER MODULAR ONE-WAY ATTACK DRONE (OWA) KIT
Veterans Day – The Office of the Assistant Secretary of War (OASW) for Special Operations / Low-Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) Capability Development & Innovation (CD&I) Directorate competitively awarded XTEND Reality Inc., a multi-million-dollar Firm Fixed Price Contract to rapidly develop and deliver Affordable Close Quarter Modular Effects FPV Drone Kits – (ACQME-DK). The contract award is…
DoiT Acquires Cloud Cybersecurity Platform CloudWize to Converge Cloud Security and Outcome-Focused Approach to Cloud Intelligence
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & TEL AVIV, Israel, October 23, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DoiT, provider of enterprise-grade FinOps and CloudOps solutions, today announced the acquisition of CloudWize, a multi-cloud security posture and compliance platform. This tech acquisition extends DoiT Cloud Intelligence™ beyond cloud financial management to include intelligent security posture, compliance, and automated guardrails, connecting risk, reliability, and cost…
OSSIO to establish US headquarters in Palmetto, Florida – Tampa Bay Business Journal
OSSIO to establish US headquarters in Palmetto, Florida – Tampa Bay Business Journal (Tampa Bay Business Journal Sept.15, 2025)
Tampa Bay Inno – XTEND raises $30M
XTEND, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered autonomous robotic systems, has announced a $30 million extension to its $70 million Series B funding round.
Jewish Press of Tampa Bay – Israeli Drone Company XTEND Opens U.S. Headquarters in Tampa
On July 1, it was an exciting moment for Israeli innovation in Tampa. XTEND Reality Inc…
Tampa Bay Inno – Israeli drone tech company establishes U.S. headquarters, manufacturing facility in Tampa
XTEND Reality Inc., an Israeli provider of artificial intelligence-powered drone technology, is opening its new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tampa.
Global Miami Magazine – High Tech Ties
Miami is seen as a secure place to gather and live, less contentious over Middle East politics and more welcoming to Israelis than many U.S. cities. “We pitch safety among the reasons for Israeli companies to set up in Florida – specifically Miami,” says FIBA’s Bachur-Phillips.
Refresh Miami – How the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator helps fuel the rise of Israeli tech in South Florida
In South Florida, we have a diverse group of companies – we’ve seen interest in energy, hospitality, healthcare, agriculture, cybersecurity, and more,” Phillips said. “They all really love Miami – the city is set up to be a great place for Israeli tech companies to relocate and grow in a welcoming business community.”
Tampa Bay Business Journal – Florida-Israel Business Accelerator startups surpass $1B in capital funding
According to this report, FIBA has engaged over 1,000 community and business leaders annually with events and programs showcasing Israeli innovation. FIBA has supported 90 Israeli companies, 10 of which have achieved an exit or IPO — seven through acquisitions and three via initial public offerings.