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.
Read MoreJewish 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…
Read MoreTampa 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.
Read MoreFlorida Inno – FIBA Launches Hospitality Innovation Series in Tampa to Help Industry Leaders Embrace AI
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.
Read MoreGlobal 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.
Read MoreFlorida Inno – FIBA Companies Shine Bright at Israel Day at the Capitol
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.
Read MoreRefresh 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.”
Read MoreTampa 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.
Read MorePam Miniati on ABC Tampa Bay Morning Blend
FIBA Connecting Israeli Tech Startups to Investors in the U.S.
Read MoreWhy Israeli Tech Companies Are Moving to Miami
Rakefet Bachur, the Co-Executive Director of the Florida Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA), spoke to CTech at Calcalist
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