Newsletter 9.26.2024

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Happy Thursday! This is Mind Your Business, aka Google Translate, for startups in the in our backyard!

Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:

• Tampa investment firm gives big money to cloud computing.

• Our friends across the pond really enjoy what we are doing here

• Tampa startup just got bought for a cool $25 Million

FEATURED

3D Cloud Lands $20M Investment from Bellini Capital to Accelerate Growth

3D Cloud, formerly known as Marxent, secured a $20 million investment led by Tampa tech entrepreneur Arnie Bellini of Bellini Capital. The investment will fuel the company’s expansion in 3D digital asset management and product configuration. 3D Cloud has gained high-profile clients like City Furniture and Flexsteel, and CEO Beck Besecker credits Bellini's support for their growth. With retailers increasingly adopting their tech, the company is positioned to meet rising demand for cloud-based 3D room planning solutions..

TICKLE YOUR BRAIN

A group of 10 startups enter a pitch competition. Each startup can only pitch once, but every judge gives feedback twice. There are 5 judges in total, and they meet with every startup. Each judge gives either positive or constructive feedback, but one startup receives all positive feedback from every judge.

What is the minimum number of feedback sessions the judges must hold in total for every startup to receive feedback twice from each judge?

(Pause for some deep thinking…)

TECH

U.K. Life Science Delegation Applauds Tampa Bay’s Collaborative Ecosystem

A U.K. delegation of 23 life science companies, led by Trade Commissioner Niall Mackenzie, visited Tampa Bay to explore collaboration opportunities. Delegates met with local institutions like USF and Tampa General, impressed by the region’s innovative and supportive atmosphere. Anna Worsley from FABRX praised the warm reception and connections, while Tympa Health founder Dr. Krish Ramdoo likened Tampa Bay to the U.K.’s renowned innovation hubs. The visit highlighted Tampa Bay’s growing reputation as a life sciences hub.

ACQUISITION

Kiwibot Acquires Nickelytics for $25 Million to Boost Global Expansion

Robotics leader Kiwibot has acquired Tampa-based Nickelytics, a tech startup specializing in vehicle-focused advertising, for $25 million. Nickelytics CEO Judah Longgrear, now also co-founder of Kiwibot, will help expand Kiwibot’s robotic delivery footprint from 20 to over 100 campuses. This acquisition strengthens Kiwibot’s advertising capabilities, enabling high-profile clients like AWS and Coinbase to reach targeted audiences through over 500 delivery robots. Longgrear says the deal shows Tampa startups can thrive on a global stage.

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Answer:
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