International coding bootcamp Ironhack has expanded to Tampa.
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The first six months of the year have brought in millions in funds and plenty of new startups, but it's also proved Tampa Bay's staying power as a burgeoning tech hub. A dozen companies have tapped the region as either a new hub or headquarters site, with plenty more expected for the latter half of the year.
See who has planted their flag in the Tampa Bay region below.
January
- Spontivly, a formerly Canadian SaaS company that allows organizations to gain insights into their community, announced in January it would be moving to Tampa Bay. The company first became familiar with the region after participating in Tampa Bay Wave's TechDiversity cohort in 2021 and has joined startup hub Embarc Collective. Learn more about it here.
Spontivly's co-founders Anthony Nagendraraj and Marissa Huggins
Spontivly
February
- International coding boot camp Ironhack selected Tampa as its second U.S. headquarters in February after the Spain-based company first expanded to Miami in 2017. See its plans for the city.
International coding bootcamp Ironhack has expanded to Tampa.
Ironhack
March
- Minneapolis-based fintech firm Branch tapped Tampa for its first office expansion. The company announced in March it will set up shop in the Industrious space in Ybor City with plans to hire 20 to 30 employees in the next few years. Get the full story.
Part of the Branch team
Branch
- A newly formed biotech startup has chosen Tampa for its U.S. headquarters. Naples-based private equity firm Econophy Group LLC is a majority owner in NuMedTechs, a startup that will be focused on diagnosing respiratory illnesses. It plans to move into Tampa-based coworking space Quest Workspaces and hire a dozen employees by the end of 2023. The Business Journal's got the full story.
Quest Workspaces is in Rivergate Tower in downtown Tampa.
Kathleen Cabble
April
- Sarasota-based biotech company INVO Bioscience expanded from Kansas City. It will be the fourth location for the publicly traded company, which focuses on fertility treatment. In addition to already being in Atlanta, Birmingham, Alabama, and Mexico, it also has plans to add Tampa and San Francisco offices in the coming months.
- MANTA, a Prague-based global data company, chose Tampa for its U.S. headquarters. CEO Tomas Kratky "fell in love immediately" with the city, and chose it for its strong tech talent pool, cost of living and ability to recruit talent from across the nation. Get the story.
Tomas Kratky, CEO and founder of MANTA
MANTA
- Avanade, a Seattle-based IT firm co-founded by Microsoft and Accenture, is expanding to the region. The tech firm announced it will open its first U.S.-based engineering hub in Tampa and expects to hire 500 people in three years. The Business Journal's got the story.
- Tesla is planning to open a dealership and regional repair facility in St. Petersburg, according to the Business Journal. It will hire roughly 50 software service automotive technicians, according to county documents. Get the story.
- Black Dog Venture Partners, an Arizona-based business accelerator and investment fund, is moving to Tampa. The firm provides its portfolio companies access to roughly 13K accredited investors. CEO Scott Kelly said Black Dog typically invests approximately $25K to $100K in early-stage companies that have just begun to earn revenue. There is a focus on SaaS, mobility, sports and entertainment, and NFT-focused startups. More from the Business Journal.
Scott Kelly, CEO and founder of Black Dog Venture Partners
Scott Kelly
May
- Chicago-based CoinFlip is expanding to Tampa and building a "crypto experience center." The company best known for its bitcoin ATMs announced today its 8,000-square-foot space will open at Sparkman Wharf this summer, where it hopes to bring around 40 new jobs. This is the first corporate office expansion for the company, saying Tampa's "growing crypto hub" was a main incentive for the move. Get the story.
Chicago-based Coinflip is known for the more than 3,000 bitcoin ATMs it operates around the U.S.
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- New York-based fintech platform FIA Tech is launching a client services and operations center in Tampa, citing the region's strong talent pool as a major draw. The company currently has five local employees. Get the story.
Larry Cruz, director of brokerage client services for FIA Tech
FIA Tech
June
- A technology solutions provider focused on the medical space is moving its headquarters to Clearwater. DeliverHealth announced in early June it will be moving from Madison, Wisconsin, to open a headquarters and "customer experience center" in a 10,000-square-foot space in Clearwater. The company said the region's rising tech status was a main factor for the relocation. Get the story.
