- February 3, 2026
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Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik recently led a $10 million round of investment in Omnivore, a high-tech restaurant management firm that got its start in Tampa before moving to Silicon Valley. In St. Petersburg, Kahwa Coffee continues to attract funding, raising nearly $6.5 million in 2018, primarily from local sources. Other area companies have succeeded in raising funds — even in a region not known for venture capital.