XTEND Reality Inc., an Israeli provider of artificial intelligence-powered drone technology, is opening its new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Tampa.

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.

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.

Rakefet Bachur, the Co-Executive Director of the Florida Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA), spoke to CTech at Calcalist

Israelis looking to do business in the United States often choose coastal hubs like New York or California. That much we know, and the numbers speak for themselves. But recent years have shown that states like Florida can be an incredibly pro-business and pro-Israel place for those overseas looking to expand their business and tackle…

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