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Sarasota’s innovation community is built on true collaboration and shared ambition. Our ecosystem is unique because people flock to Sarasota from all over the world. They champion innovation, support emerging talent, and invest in the region’s success. We celebrate different perspectives that fuel creativity and drive new businesses. Explore the innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders who are shaping Sarasota’s future.
Recent News
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Sarasota 2.0: The City’s Quiet Tech Transformation | Sarasota Magazine
Sarasota integrates smart tech Wi-Fi benches, sensors, AI lightsenhancing everyday beauty.
Suncoast Venture Studio aims to launch startups in Sarasota - Tampa Bay Business Journal
AI-driven Sarasota tech company raises $27M | Business Observer
Gaming company leases former home of Tervis Tumbler Co. in Venice
Sarasota AI Startup Closes $5M Seed Round
The startup initially closed a $3 million seed round in October, but continued investor interest led to the final close at the end of April.
Sarasota wound care company raises $8.5M
A Sarasota-based wound care company raised $8.5 million in Series A funding.
Tenex Raises $250 Million for AI Security Services
The funding round values the cybersecurity startup at more than $1 billion
Sarasota Angel Investors back Local Start Up
Bridge Angel Investors invested in Wire Wallet, which provides a noncustodial crypto wallet
Sarasota Angel Investor group doubles in size
Bridge Angel Investors is actively seeking startups in the Sarasota and Manatee areas to invest in and reports
Tabia Health AI Platform Qualified on Mayo Clinic Platform
SARASOTA, Fla. (BUSINESS WIRE) Tabia Health (Tabia), an AI-powered care orchestration platform, is now
Nucleus Cybersecurity Closes Series C Funding Round
Sarasota-based cybersecurity firm secures a $20 million funding round led by Delta-v Capital .
EDC of Sarasota County attends CES
As the world’s largest technology event, CES provided a powerful platform to showcase Sarasota County’s growing technology ecosystem.
Sarasota cybersecurity firm combats evil on way to $100M goal
Tenex CEO Eric Foster is aiming for his company to hit $100 million in revenue. “It’s only a question of when,” he says.
TAHO Raises $3.5 Million to Redefine Compute Infrastructure
Sarasota-based firm delivers lightning-fast performance for AI and high-performance workloads at a
Sarasota 2.0: The City’s Quiet Tech Transformation | Sarasota Magazine
Sarasota integrates smart tech Wi-Fi benches, sensors, AI lightsenhancing everyday beauty.
Suncoast Venture Studio aims to launch startups in Sarasota – Tampa Bay Business Journal
Suncoast Venture Studio aims to create 20 startups, adding 250 high-tech jobs.
AI-driven Sarasota tech company raises $27M | Business Observer
TENEX.ai in Sarasota plans to use funds for expansion, hiring, and growth.
Gaming company leases former home of Tervis Tumbler Co. in Venice
Meta backed gaming firm moves into former Tervis headquarters in North Venice.
What Leaders Are Saying
Hear from entrepreneurs and executives about why our region is the perfect place to build and grow tech companies
Hoyt Architects has called Sarasota County home for decades, and that long-term success made it a natural place to grow our technology venture, Imerza, into a leading global company. The region’s creative talent—especially from Ringling College of Art + Design—has been instrumental in supporting our work in immersive and emerging technologies. Sarasota County continues to offer the right mix of talent, innovation, and community to compete on a global stage.
Travis Priest
CEO - Suncoast Venture Studio
Erin Cigich
CEO - Perform[cb]
Vladimir Lejesovic
Managing Partner - CMPSE
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