Florida-Israel Business Accelerator and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association hosted the latest in their series of hospitality innovation events Tuesday. This time the topic was cybersecurity and its impact on the hospitality industry. The event, held at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, featured a panel of cybersecurity and hospitality professionals.
XTEND, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered autonomous robotic systems, has announced a $30 million extension to its $70 million Series B funding round.
On July 1, it was an exciting moment for Israeli innovation in Tampa. XTEND Reality Inc…
XTEND Reality Inc., an Israeli provider of artificial intelligence-powered drone technology, is opening its new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tampa.
The first event in the Tech Empowerment for Hospitality Leaders series was held April 28 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay and brought together executives, entrepreneurs, and operators from across the region.
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.
The Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA), a driving force in Florida’s startup ecosystem, is set to spotlight some of Israel’s most cutting-edge companies—CyberWell, Aviv Clinics, and Xtend—at the 2nd Annual Israel Day at the Capitol on March 25-26, 2025.
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.”
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.
FIBA Connecting Israeli Tech Startups to Investors in the U.S.