Technology

By Brian Hartz
December 2, 2022

IT services company focuses on optimization of data in the cloud

Founded in 2021, Blue.cloud's valuation has already topped $100 million.

Technology

By Brian Hartz
December 2, 2022

Blockchain integration firm helps businesses prepare for Web 3.0

The founders of Tampa-based BlockSpaces have been on the frontlines of the internet's next phase for more than a decade.

Technology

By Louis Llovio
November 28, 2022

On the heels of $4.6B sale, Clearwater cybersecurity firm launches training app

KnowBe4’s new app is meant to improve security awareness and compliance training for clients.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
November 14, 2022

Newly launched venture capital firm invests in football player’s company

Rayze, a fintech firm founded by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib, gets a boost from Financial Fitness Ventures.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
November 9, 2022

Climate-tech discussion to feature PODS executive

Tampa Bay Innovation Center’s latest Tech Talk Innovation Series will also virtually preview the business accelerator’s new headquarters, funded in part by Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
October 28, 2022

Documents reveal details of speedy $4.6B deal for tech company

KnowBe4, one of the biggest names in Tampa Bay’s hyper-growth cybersecurity industry, has agreed to be acquired by a Texas private equity firm.

Technology

By Brian Hartz
October 19, 2022

Tampa film, video production firm grabs spotlight thanks to work on Nic Cage film

Vū Technologies’ Las Vegas studio contributed to the production of ‘Sympathy for the Devil,’ which recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
October 12, 2022

Clearwater cybersecurity firm to be acquired for $4.6 billion

KnowBe4 Inc. has accepted an offer made by Austin, Texas-based Vista Equity Partners; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2023.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
September 21, 2022

Electric vehicle subscription service arrives in region

Steer EV, part of Toronto-based Facedrive Inc., has opened an operations hub in Tampa.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
September 20, 2022

Tech firm adds to leadership team with hiring of chief marketing officer

Former Amazon, IBM and Microsoft executive Tomer Zuker has joined OPSWAT, which relocated from Silicon Valley to Tampa last year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
September 19, 2022

Private equity firm makes offer for Clearwater cybersecurity company

Vista Equity Partners says it will pay a 39% premium on all outstanding shares of KnowBe4 Inc.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
August 26, 2022

Rock-star investor puts stamp of approval on St. Pete

Cathie Wood and her company, ARK Investment Management, have gone all-in on the Sunshine City as the nation's next top tech hub.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz
August 26, 2022

Bot topic: Business accelerator event to focus on robots in restaurants

High turnover rates are nothing new for restaurants and hotels, but pandemic-driven labor shortages have prompted an increased interest in a robotic future for the hospitality industry.