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  • St. Pete tech company is Florida’s fastest growing business
    by Mark Parker on March 23, 2023

    iBuyXS, a St. Petersburg-based electronic component broker, was recognized by Inc. Magazine as Florida’s fastest-growing private company after its sales exploded by 4,800%. While the national Inc. 5000 list is still months away, the ubiquitous finance publication is compiling its regional lists. With a microchip shortage still gripping the nation, iBuyXS placed fourth in the The post St. Pete tech company is Florida’s fastest growing business appeared first on St Pete Catalyst.

  • Mental health software startup secures investment
    by Veronica Brezina on March 22, 2023

    Therapy IQ, a provider of practice management software for mental health professionals, has secured a new investment that will expand its platform in streamlining workflows throughout the medical field.  The monetary amount of the new “significant investment” Therapy IQ raised for a seed round was not disclosed; however, Therapy IQ, which is largely bootstrapped, previously The post Mental health software startup secures investment appeared first on St Pete Catalyst.

  • Investor Cathie Wood participates in local pitch event
    by Mark Parker on February 3, 2023

    Cathie Wood, who oversees an estimated $60 billion in assets as the founder and CEO of ARK Invest, made a surprise appearance at St. Petersburg College/Gibbs campus Thursday. She joined a panel with around a dozen other investors from across the region, state and nation to hear entrepreneurs pitch their companies and ideas. Officials from The post Investor Cathie Wood participates in local pitch event appeared first on St Pete Catalyst.

  • Seedfunders invites outside investors to the table
    by Veronica Brezina on February 1, 2023

    Florida-based Seedfunders, a firm that invests in early-stage startups, is opening the floor to accredited investors who may be interested in participating in the firm’s deals. Seedfunders has officially launched the Seedfunders Associate Member Network, where investors outside of Seedfunders can view opportunities in deals and easily ink documents for investments and wire the funds. The post Seedfunders invites outside investors to the table appeared first on St Pete Catalyst.

  • Local early-stage tech companies have a new resource
    by Mark Parker on January 25, 2023

    In light of its welcoming culture and supportive innovation ecosystem, Michelle Waite believes Tampa Bay can become a “tech capital with a heart and soul” with some additional resources. She hopes to play an integral part in that process through her recently launched startup, GrowthMVP. Waite explained the company’s focus is to help early-stage tech The post Local early-stage tech companies have a new resource appeared first on St Pete Catalyst.

  • St. Pete startup raises $3.2 million
    by Mark Parker on January 23, 2023

    The founders of Blue, a local blockchain-based company that offers know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) products, recently completed a $3.2 million seed round. The St. Petersburg startup operates out of ThriveDTSP, and co-founders Casper Yonel and Paul Thomas hope to make the world of decentralized finance safer for traders and institutions. Yonel said the The post St. Pete startup raises $3.2 million appeared first on St Pete Catalyst.

  • St. Pete metaverse startup enters new partnership
    by Veronica Brezina on January 19, 2023

    St. Petersburg-based Metasport Arena, which is creating an ecosystem for sports enthusiasts and athletes, has entered a new strategic partnership with Chicago-based web3 company Burrst. “At Burrst, we believe in the future of the metaverse, specifically what Metasport Arena (MSA) is creating and how it will benefit young athletes on a global scale. The creative The post St. Pete metaverse startup enters new partnership appeared first on St Pete Catalyst.

  • St. Pete’s culture attracts new onboarding startup
    by Mark Parker on January 11, 2023

    The founder of a St. Petersburg-based startup believes onboarding employees should consist of more than just filling out paperwork and watching videos; he also recognizes the value of community. So, Erik Silk recently launched Welcomary, a software-as-a-service platform designed to make new hires feel more comfortable and confident in their roles. The goal is to The post St. Pete’s culture attracts new onboarding startup appeared first on St Pete Catalyst.

  • AOL co-founder to keynote Synapse Summit
    by Mark Parker on January 9, 2023

    One of the nation’s most well-known entrepreneurs will soon return to Tampa Bay, as Steve Case, co-founder and former CEO of America Online (AOL), will headline the sixth annual Synapse Summit. After establishing the company that played a significant role in making the internet accessible to average Americans, Case launched Revolution, a successful Washington D.C.- The post AOL co-founder to keynote Synapse Summit appeared first on St Pete Catalyst.

  • St. Pete startup introduces ‘digital wellness’ supplements
    by Mark Parker on January 6, 2023

    Studies show that the average American spends over eight hours per day using digital devices, and that screen time can lead to mental and physical issues. Two local entrepreneurs believe they have created the world’s only digital wellness supplement company – Lightbody. Kylen Ribeiro and Michelle Klein utilize the latest electromagnetic field (EMF) and blue The post St. Pete startup introduces ‘digital wellness’ supplements appeared first on St Pete Catalyst.