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Tampa Bay Accelerator Selects 13 Fintech Startups for 2026

October 5, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Person using a laptop with digital financial charts and data displayed on screen

The 2026 cohort brings founders from across the U.S. and U.K. to Tampa Bay this week.

Categories Business News, Downtown Tampa, Entrepreneurship, Hillsborough County, Startups, Tampa, Top Story

Tampa Bay Venture Capital Surges as Startups Face Higher Bar

October 1, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Tampa startup founder pitches investors on $1 million in revenue as venture capital firms seek higher growth benchmarks.

Record funding is flowing into the region, but early-stage founders face a much higher bar.

Categories Business News, Downtown Tampa, Hillsborough County, Startups, Tampa, venture capital

St. Petersburg Startup Bets on America’s Shipyards

October 1, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Space Grid AI founder Alex Hilger at a shipyard with a vessel being lifted

Space Grid AI wants to turn unused shipyard capacity into a marketplace for vessels needing work.

Categories Business News, Downtown St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, Startups, Technology

Tampa Youth Sports Startup Nears $15 Million in Revenue, Seeks New Funding

September 30, 2026September 28, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Youth soccer player kicks a ball during a game on an outdoor field

The growing business is raising new capital to fund acquisitions and expand its sponsorship operation.

Categories Business News, Entrepreneurship, Hillsborough County, Profiles, Startups, Tampa, Top Story

Tampa Education Startup Raises $2 Million to Expand Special Education Platform

September 24, 2026 by Chuck Merlis
Students raise their hands during a lesson in an elementary school classroom

Scholar Education will use the seed round to expand evaluations, family support and classroom tools.

Categories Business News, Downtown Tampa, Hillsborough County, Startups, Tampa, Technology, Top Story

Tampa Startups Surpass $2 Billion in Capital Raised

September 18, 2026 by Chuck Merlis

More than 670 accelerator companies have now raised $2 billion, with 34 exits and 7,600 jobs.

Categories Downtown Tampa, Hillsborough County, Startups, Tampa, venture capital
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