Take a closer look at that Tampa Bay Wave accelerator. Many of those cybersecurity startups have built their platforms with multi-tenancy capabilities for MSPs. Some have also built in machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and data lake capabilities that automatically gain intelligence through endpoint sensors and more.
There’s also signs of progress on the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) front. Indeed, 11 of the 15 startups are led by underrepresented founders, Tampa Bay Wave said in a January 2023 statement. Moreover, companies from Australia, Israel, Mexico, and Singapore are represented in the accelerator.
Want to learn more? Startups in the current cyber accelerator (sorted alphabetically) include:
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Avertro: A cyber command SaaS platform that helps leaders manage, measure, and report on their cybersecurity performance and make business-driven decisions.
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BreachQuest: A platform provider that will help customers to speed, scale and automate breach response.
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CleverFi: A WiFi security and reliability specialist.
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Cyvatar: A provider of fully managed security subscriptions.
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DeviceTotal: A platform that automatically protects non-managed devices and networks from cyberattacks.
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Hackmetrix: A compliance, penetration testing and cloud monitoring expert that serves Latin America startups and small businesses.
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Infiltron Software Suite: A proactive, real-time IoT cybersecurity solution that leverages AI, Blockchain, and Quantum to provide innovative cybersecurity protection.
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Keep Aware: A browser-based security system that uses behavioral analytics to block phishing, data loss and malicious downloads.
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Phalanx: Which provides security & visibility to data that resides outside databases (unstructured data) with Zero Trust Data Access (ZTDA).
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Privacy Lock: Which offers a single solution that addresses global compliance with privacy laws (such as GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
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Seccuri: A cybersecurity talent platform that helps to automate talent acquisition, talent upskilling, and reskilling.
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Stratawise: A Zero-Trust no-code/low-code SaaS platform for process automation.
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Vultara: A Web-based Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) dedicated to cyber-physical system manufacturers.
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X80 Security: Which quantifies Cyber Risk in dollars and helps CISOs maximize their budget.
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Zendata: A platform for CISOs and compliance leaders who want to understand and mitigate their privacy risks.
Notes and investment disclosures: Channel Angels is not an investor in the Tampa Bay Wave accelerator companies listed above, though we are in touch with several of the companies to learn more about their business thesis and long-term strategies. If/when we invest in businesses, we disclose the information on our portfolio page.
P.S. – Don’t Forget Miami, Florida
Critics who read the blog above may point to Miami, Florida as another hotbed for software startups. That’s certainly true. And companies such as Kaseya have been a magnate for attracting more MSP-oriented talent and venture dollars to the area. Perhaps we’ll explore the Miami scene in a future blog entry. Stay tuned.
Got Questions? Email Me
Still got questions about the startup scene in Florida and associated funding opportunities? Feel free to email me: [email protected]. Thanks in advance your your inquiries.
