Tampa Bay Wave

Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 and based in Tampa, Florida, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in building, launching, and growing technology-focused startups. Operating as an accelerator, it focuses on early-stage companies in sectors such as technology, mobile, fintech, health technology, and cybersecurity. Since its inception, Tampa Bay Wave has assisted nearly 300 startups, which have collectively secured over $200 million in funding, thereby fostering innovation and economic growth in the Tampa Bay area. The organization operates under the philosophy of being "by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs," emphasizing its commitment to nurturing the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Linda Olson

Founder, President, Board Member and CEO

35 past transactions

Spatially Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Spatially Health is a technology company based in Coral Gables, Florida, established in 2019 by Hillit Meidar-Alfi. The company specializes in spatial analytics for the healthcare sector, offering a platform that enables healthcare organizations to perform in-depth analysis of providers within specific geographic areas. Spatially Health’s platform assesses population outcomes and aligns individuals with appropriate service providers, revealing essential connections between communities and their healthcare choices. By enriching and analyzing data beyond traditional clinical and financial metrics, Spatially Health aids organizations in population evaluations and improves healthcare delivery through informed decision-making.

Haptic (WearWorks)

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Haptic (WearWorks), a B2B SaaS company creating a universal language through touch. We have patented the haptic navigation technology, which made history. Haptic guided the first runner who is blind in the NYC Marathon with their HapticNav app. Haptic is redefining inclusive mobility. Our patented technology uses tactile communication to guide users through subtle vibrations, offering a seamless, screen-free, ears-free experience. This empowers all users—especially those with visual impairments—to navigate independently. Haptic is revolutionizing inclusive technology. Our patented HapticNav tool transforms how we navigate the world, offering a hands-free, eyes-free experience through the power of touch. It empowers thousands, especially those with visual impairments, to reclaim their independence and live screen-free.

Five to Nine

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Five to Nine offers a culture engagement solution aimed at enhancing workplace connectivity and inclusion. The company has developed an online employee engagement platform that focuses on the management and evaluation of both virtual and in-person internal programs. This platform integrates workflows and collects event analytics and feedback, allowing human resource teams to assess employee participation and sentiments effectively. By fostering communities of interest within organizations, Five to Nine helps promote a more inclusive workplace environment, enabling companies to improve the overall employee experience.

Avertro

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Avertro is a cybersecurity software developer focused on helping organizations manage their cyber risks effectively. The company provides tools that enable strategic leaders to identify, track, and manage risks by transforming compliance data into actionable intelligence. By leveraging its platform, CyberHQ®, Avertro allows cybersecurity teams to simulate and model threat scenarios quickly, incorporating operational and organizational context. This capability enhances the organization's threat defense strategy, turning static compliance efforts into proactive security measures. Avertro aims to facilitate informed decision-making in cybersecurity, enabling clients to streamline and automate their risk management processes while adapting to emerging threats.

Hook Security

Series A in 2022
Hook Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity training company based in Greenville, South Carolina, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing services that educate employees on recognizing and responding to cyber threats, particularly through phishing simulations and social engineering testing. Its innovative training platform employs techniques such as humor, repetition, and insights from neuroscience to enhance learning and retention. Hook Security aims to empower organizations by helping them implement effective policies for email security and offering on-demand training that includes detailed reporting and integration with existing cybersecurity systems. By focusing on the concept of Psychological Security, the company seeks to elevate the standard of information security across various business enterprises.

Clox AI

Document intelligence platform that detects fraud in financial documents and automate workflows

LockDown Labs

LockDown Labs is an AI platform connecting security and development teams to fix application vulnerabilities in open-source and third-party libraries.

Mendara

Mendara creates custom AI solutions to set a new standard for secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence.

ZoraSafe

ZoraSafe offers interactive lessons and cybersecurity tips tailored to the digital world.

Kriptos

Kriptos is a company that focuses on enhancing cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance through an AI-driven platform. Its software automatically analyzes and classifies over 80% of an organization's unstructured data, including various document formats such as Word, Excel, and PDFs. By scanning and evaluating more than 1,000 variables per document, Kriptos provides a comprehensive inventory of data, assigning visual labels to indicate sensitivity levels, such as Confidential, Restricted, or Public. This classification system helps organizations align with cybersecurity policies, strengthen compliance, and mitigate risks. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing cybersecurity tools like data loss prevention and encryption solutions, enabling proactive data protection. Additionally, Kriptos offers a Data Compliance module that delivers real-time insights to help organizations meet regulatory standards, thus providing a scalable solution that enhances data governance and reduces risk.

Fairo

Fairo provides the value of a responsible AI expert consultant through a SaaS platform that speaks the team's language.

Guardare

Guardare is an AI-powered platform that automates complex cybersecurity tasks, provides actionable insights, and streamlines compliance efforts. It enables organizations to achieve and maintain strong security with limited dedicated security resources.

Opsbeacon

Opsbeacon, established by ex-Cisco FedRAMP security engineers, specializes in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Their platform employs autonomous AI agents to simplify complex security operations, enabling seamless coordination across various security tools. By transforming intricate security tasks into straightforward AI conversations, Opsbeacon amplifies human capabilities, enhancing security teams' effectiveness and efficiency, and reducing cyberattack risks.

Clox AI

Document intelligence platform that detects fraud in financial documents and automate workflows

Smart Eye Technology

Smart Eye Technology is a company focused on document privacy, utilizing advanced biometric methods such as iris, facial, voice, and fingerprint recognition to secure sensitive information. Its platform is designed to protect confidential documents by detecting unauthorized viewers; if an unauthorized person attempts to access a document within the Smart Eye app, the document is immediately shut down. This multi-factor authentication system provides enhanced security against cyber fraud and data leaks, allowing users to share important documents, such as contracts and financial information, with confidence. By enabling e-signature identity verification and blocking unauthorized access, Smart Eye empowers clients to manage their document privacy effectively.

Undaunted Development

Undaunted Development develops interactive visual tools to make coding faster and more intuitive for cybersecurity professionals and developers.

LockDown Labs

LockDown Labs is an AI platform connecting security and development teams to fix application vulnerabilities in open-source and third-party libraries.

Gaming Zero Trust

Gaming Zero Trust is an AI-powered platform centralizing cybersecurity policies, assessing risks, and automating policy implementation.

Opsbeacon

Opsbeacon, established by ex-Cisco FedRAMP security engineers, specializes in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Their platform employs autonomous AI agents to simplify complex security operations, enabling seamless coordination across various security tools. By transforming intricate security tasks into straightforward AI conversations, Opsbeacon amplifies human capabilities, enhancing security teams' effectiveness and efficiency, and reducing cyberattack risks.

Mendara

Mendara creates custom AI solutions to set a new standard for secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence.

Verisoul

Verisoul is a software platform designed to assist businesses in identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, specifically targeting fake users, bots, and duplicate accounts. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Verisoul analyzes various risk signals, including network data, browser information, device characteristics, and user behavior, to determine the authenticity of users. The platform emphasizes a balance between anonymity and accountability, enabling organizations to identify trusted users while preserving privacy. Additionally, Verisoul collaborates with web3 developers to foster trust within online interactions, ensuring that communities can rely on the integrity of their users.

Undaunted Development

Undaunted Development develops interactive visual tools to make coding faster and more intuitive for cybersecurity professionals and developers.

Gaming Zero Trust

Gaming Zero Trust is an AI-powered platform centralizing cybersecurity policies, assessing risks, and automating policy implementation.

Guardare

Guardare is an AI-powered platform that automates complex cybersecurity tasks, provides actionable insights, and streamlines compliance efforts. It enables organizations to achieve and maintain strong security with limited dedicated security resources.

Fairo

Fairo provides the value of a responsible AI expert consultant through a SaaS platform that speaks the team's language.

HACKERverse®

HackerVerse is the world’s first AI-Powered POC Platform for Cybersecurity SaaS Vendors.

HACKERverse®

HackerVerse is the world’s first AI-Powered POC Platform for Cybersecurity SaaS Vendors.

Smart Eye Technology

Smart Eye Technology is a company focused on document privacy, utilizing advanced biometric methods such as iris, facial, voice, and fingerprint recognition to secure sensitive information. Its platform is designed to protect confidential documents by detecting unauthorized viewers; if an unauthorized person attempts to access a document within the Smart Eye app, the document is immediately shut down. This multi-factor authentication system provides enhanced security against cyber fraud and data leaks, allowing users to share important documents, such as contracts and financial information, with confidence. By enabling e-signature identity verification and blocking unauthorized access, Smart Eye empowers clients to manage their document privacy effectively.

Breacher.ai

We help businesses protect employees from emerging AI threats like Deepfake Audio, Video and SMS Phishing through cyber security training and testing. Our fully managed service helps address threats on mobile devices and gives employees a channel to report SMS based phishing.

ZoraSafe

ZoraSafe offers interactive lessons and cybersecurity tips tailored to the digital world.

Verisoul

Verisoul is a software platform designed to assist businesses in identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, specifically targeting fake users, bots, and duplicate accounts. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Verisoul analyzes various risk signals, including network data, browser information, device characteristics, and user behavior, to determine the authenticity of users. The platform emphasizes a balance between anonymity and accountability, enabling organizations to identify trusted users while preserving privacy. Additionally, Verisoul collaborates with web3 developers to foster trust within online interactions, ensuring that communities can rely on the integrity of their users.

Kriptos

Kriptos is a company that focuses on enhancing cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance through an AI-driven platform. Its software automatically analyzes and classifies over 80% of an organization's unstructured data, including various document formats such as Word, Excel, and PDFs. By scanning and evaluating more than 1,000 variables per document, Kriptos provides a comprehensive inventory of data, assigning visual labels to indicate sensitivity levels, such as Confidential, Restricted, or Public. This classification system helps organizations align with cybersecurity policies, strengthen compliance, and mitigate risks. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing cybersecurity tools like data loss prevention and encryption solutions, enabling proactive data protection. Additionally, Kriptos offers a Data Compliance module that delivers real-time insights to help organizations meet regulatory standards, thus providing a scalable solution that enhances data governance and reduces risk.

Breacher.ai

We help businesses protect employees from emerging AI threats like Deepfake Audio, Video and SMS Phishing through cyber security training and testing. Our fully managed service helps address threats on mobile devices and gives employees a channel to report SMS based phishing.
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