🚀 Celebrate and Elevate Miami’s Latinx/e Startup Ecosystem 🚀 Venture Miami is honored to partner with Mana Tech, Babson College Miami, and Inicio Ventures for an impactful event on November 13, 2024, spotlighting the innovation and achievements of Latinx/e entrepreneurs. Applications are officially open, and the deadline to apply is September 13, 2024. This event, part of a nationwide tour, is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and compete. Why Participate? Showcase Your Startup: Present your venture to a distinguished audience of investors and industry leaders. Compete for $35,000 in Prizes: Stand a chance to win non-dilutive cash prizes to fuel your growth. Network with Industry Peers: Connect with fellow Latinx/e entrepreneurs and key players from the Miami and LATAM ecosystems. Gain Invaluable Insights: Learn from the journeys and strategies of successful Latinx/e founders. Access Exclusive Workshops: Benefit from workshops led by Babson College faculty, designed to accelerate your startup’s success. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to showcase your startup and connect with key players in the industry. Apply today and join us in celebrating the vibrant Latinx/e startup ecosystem driving innovation in our city! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dvr7yVDJ Carla Curiel, Melissa Medina, eMerge Americas, Wells Fargo, Dentons, Miami-Dade County, City of Miami, Keith A. Carswell, Erick Gavin, Kelly Montoya, Burhan Sebin, Nicola Demko #VentureMiami #LatinxEntrepreneurs #MiamiTech #StartupEcosystem #Innovation
Venture Miami
Civic and Social Organizations
Miami, Florida 12,460 followers
Making Miami the "capital of capital" with an innovative ecosystem and economy that delivers for everyone.
About us
We're providing concierge support for funders & founders, connecting talent to jobs while meaningfully promoting diversity, equity & inclusion. We're also bridging connections between new to market entities and the existing innovation tech ecosystem; while supporting regional collaboration amongst other local governments, economic development agencies & organizations.
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Miami, Florida
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2021
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3500 Pan American Dr
Miami, Florida 33133, US
Employees at Venture Miami
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Kelly Montoya
Head of Partnerships, Venture Miami (City of Miami)
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Izabela Kaufman
Founder and CEO | Disrupting Real Estate with Tech and AI | Merging PropTech with FinTech and AI
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Erick Gavin
Executive Director at Venture Miami
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Maria Jose Dobles Madrigal
Corporate, Startup/Venture Capital, M&A and Business Reorganization Attorney
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We're thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for underrepresented founders in the AI space. The AWS Startups / Accenture Black Founders Development Program offers a webinar series and pitch competition focused on cutting-edge AI technologies. Selected startups will have the chance to present their innovative solutions to a panel of industry experts at AWS re:invent 2024 in Las Vegas. Winners will receive valuable prizes, including AWS credits. This initiative aims to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs and foster diversity in the tech industry. Key benefits include: Access to industry leaders and mentorship Opportunities for networking and collaboration Potential for investment and funding We encourage qualified AI startups to apply. Application Deadline: Friday, September 6, 2024, at 11:00 p.m. PST. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/egVZZ6di #FutureOfTech #Innovation #AI #Entrepreneurship #AWSreInvent #VentureMiami #DiversityInTech #BlackInTech Rich Green, City of Miami, Endeavor Miami, Keith A. Carswell, Erick Gavin, Kelly Montoya, Burhan Sebin, Nicola Demko
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City of Miami-Based Edtech Startup TEDU Secures $2M Seed Round! TEDU, co-founded by Nicolò Bates and Dmitry Osetrov, has raised $2M in a Seed-1 round led by Cofounders Capital, with participation from Greenwood Cavalier and angel investors. TEDU's platform unifies university services, leveraging real-time analytics to streamline academic support and reduce costs, impacting over 1,500 universities across North America. Congrats to the TEDU team for driving innovation in education! 🌴🚀 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGXnrSEr Mayor Francis X. Suarez, Keith A. Carswell, Erick Gavin, Burhan Sebin, Kelly Montoya, Nicola Demko, Antonio Delgado Fornaguera #MiamiTech #Edtech #Innovation #HigherEd
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We were thrilled to be part of the Top 60 Orientation Day, celebrating the selected startups, outlining the program roadmap, and featuring short pitches from the founders. The Selection Committee will now choose 9 finalists, and attending members can vote for the 10th finalist. The 10 finalists will pitch their ideas to investors, advisors, mentors, and the entire South Florida ecosystem. The winning startup will fly to San Francisco for a chance to win $1M in funding and gain industry exposure. We're excited to support this journey! Stay tuned for the finalists; we can't wait to bring home the gold! — Estamos entrando en la etapa final del Startup World Cup! Nos emocionó ser parte del Día de Orientación del Top 60, celebrando a las startups seleccionadas, presentando la hoja de ruta del programa y escuchando los pitches de los fundadores. Los 10 finalistas presentarán sus ideas a inversores, asesores, mentores. La startup ganadora volará a San Francisco para tener la oportunidad de ganar $1M en financiamiento y ganar exposición en la industria. Estén atentos a los finalistas y a las próximas novedades acerca de la competencia! Startup World Cup Pegasus Tech Ventures The Source Groups #StartupWorldCup #MiamiStartups #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #TechInnovation #MiamiEvents #StartupSuccess #TechIndustry #Innovation
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The Golden Palm Gala & Awards celebrate the achievements, impacts, and outstanding companies and individuals within the South Florida Tech ecosystem. We are honored to have received the ChangeMaker Award. This award honors a state or local public sector agency or municipality in the South Florida region that has leveraged technology to effect positive change for its citizens within the last 12-18 months. We were proud to be in a room with so many innovative organizations and community leaders committed to growing the technology sector here in South Florida. South Florida Tech Hub 🌴, Nikki Cabus 🌴, Deana Pizzo, Cathy Miron, Alex Price
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Advanced Robotics Startup NAVIGANTIS Secures $12M to Pioneer Stroke Care! NAVIGANTIS, founded by Mor Dayan and Hyosig Kang, raised $12M Series A led by Puma Venture Capital, with participation from Cormorant Asset Management, LP and Mirae Asset Capital. Their VASCO robotic platform aims to revolutionize neurovascular care, bringing advanced treatments to patients everywhere. Congrats to the NAVIGANTIS team for this groundbreaking advancement! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/diC3xt8f City of Miami, Mayor Francis X. Suarez, Keith A. Carswell, Erick Gavin, Kelly Montoya, Burhan Sebin, Nicola Demko, Antonio Delgado Fornaguera, Nancy Dahlberg, Riley Kaminer, Refresh Miami #MiamiTech #Innovation #Robotics #StrokeCare
Advanced robotics startup NAVIGANTIS secures $12M to pioneer a new chapter for stroke care
https://refreshmiami.com
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Inspiring conversations drive innovation! We had a fantastic meeting with one of our AAM Working Group members from Wisk. Jeannie Lam, Director of Strategy, brought her electric energy to Miami City Hall as part of Wisk’s listening tour. From pioneering the Nissan Leaf to co-chairing the Bay Area Women of Electric Vehicles, Jeannie's passion for sustainable mobility is infectious! Her insights into the future of mobility were invaluable. We're thrilled to solidify our relationship with Wisk and explore opportunities to drive change together. We're excited about the collaborative potential and the positive impact we can make on our community. #AAM #electricvehicles #sustainability #innovation #partnership #mobility #futureoftransportation #womenintech #cleanenergy #community City of Miami, Keith A. Carswell, Erick Gavin, Burhan Sebin, Nicola Demko, Kelly Montoya, Jean Carlos Asencio
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What a July so far for the City of Miami tech's investment scene! Igloo, Inc. Breaks the Ice! Igloo, the company behind Pudgy Penguins, raised $11M led by Founders Fund to build a consumer-facing blockchain. Founders Luca Netz, Michael Lee, and Lorenzo Melendez are revolutionizing how users interact with blockchain technology. Arcee.ai Leading the Way! Arcee AI, co-founded by Mark McQuade, Brian Benedict, and Jacob Salowetz, raised $24M Series A led by Emergence Capital. Their secure GenAI platform is transforming industries like healthcare and finance. Dono’s Real Estate Revolution! Dono, founded by Tali Gross, Ron Likvornik, and Eyal Stern, raised $3.7M in seed funding led by lool ventures. Their AI-powered platform simplifies homeownership verification, enhancing real estate transactions. SKROL’s SMB Vision! SKROL, led by Michael Cassau, raised $1.2M pre-seed from Magnetic Capital. Their tech-enabled platform sources and improves SMBs, aiming to increase U.S. GDP by 1%. Hextronics Soars High! Curt Lary, founder/CEO of drone-in-a-box company Hextronics, secured a $2M seed round from Founders Fund. Hextronics is set to enhance their autonomous drone battery-swapping solution, already making waves with first responders and various industries. Congrats to these innovative founders and their teams for driving Miami forward! #MiamiTech #Innovation #Blockchain #AI #RealEstate #SMB URLs for reference Igloo Announcement: https://lnkd.in/dKhJyU3m Arcee AI Announcement: https://lnkd.in/eVZM-FZQ Dono Announcement: https://lnkd.in/efCws2B8 SKROL Announcement: https://lnkd.in/dbMW2E8c Hextronics Announcement: https://lnkd.in/eyk9TkXz City of Miami, Mayor Francis X. Suarez, Keith A. Carswell, Erick Gavin, Burhan Sebin, Kelly Montoya, Nicola Demko, Antonio Delgado Fornaguera, Nancy Dahlberg, Riley Kaminer, Refresh Miami
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Join the Future: Miami Advanced Air Mobility Working Group Invites You The City of Miami is calling on dedicated partners from industry, academia, and government to join our Advanced Air Mobility Working Group. We are looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise to contribute to: Policy Development and Implementation Community Engagement and Education Industry Collaboration Research and Development Initiatives Together, we can create a future where urban air mobility seamlessly connects people, communities, and opportunities. Apply now to be part of this transformative journey: https://lnkd.in/eXtAnmz9 Francis X. Suarez, City of Miami, Keith A. Carswell, Burhan Sebin, Erick Gavin, Kelly Montoya, Nicola Demko, Antonio Delgado Fornaguera