Anjelica Rubin
Technology and Innovation Reporter at Tampa Bay Business Journal
Technology and Innovation Reporter at Tampa Bay Inno
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2 months ago |
bizjournals.com | Anjelica Rubin
Murphy has historically downplayed the possibility of taking his cybersecurity firm — now valued at $3.4 billion — public. But on Tuesday, he didn’t shy away from the idea. Less than 24 hours after securing $500 million in funding, ReliaQuest CEO Brian Murphy was back on stage, addressing an audience of 600 customers and prospects. Murphy has historically downplayed the possibility of taking his cybersecurity firm — now valued at $3.4 billion — public.
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2 months ago |
bizjournals.com | Anjelica Rubin
BUP has plans to continue its growth trajectory and has already secured nearly $100,000 in pending contracts. At this year’s Synapse Summit, Martika Jones and her team at Tampa-based startup BŪP weren’t just making connections with the BŪP wristbands each attendee received — they wanted to redefine how business professionals follow up and convert leads. The artificial intelligence-powered networking platform automates follow-ups and leverages internal relationships.
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2 months ago |
bizjournals.com | Anjelica Rubin
Tampa-based cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest has raised over $500 million in its latest funding round, bringing its valuation to $3.4 billion. The round was led by EQT, KKR and FTV Capital, with participation from existing investors Ten Eleven Ventures and Finback Investment Partners, the company said in a release. The fresh capital will fuel ReliaQuest’s continued growth, including advancements in its artificial intelligence-driven cybersecurity automation and international expansion.
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2 months ago |
bizjournals.com | Anjelica Rubin
Synapse Summit 2025 embraced a bold new direction, scaling down attendance but also doubling down on Tampa Bay’s strengths throughout the daylong event. The eighth annual tech-focused Synapse Summit began bright and early March 25 in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium — a first for the summit after being held at Amalie Arena for the past six years.
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2 months ago |
bizjournals.com | Anjelica Rubin
Listen to this article 4 minTampa Bay Innovation Center founder and CEO Tonya Elmore is stepping down after 23 years. Tampa Bay Innovation Center founder and CEO Tonya Elmore is stepping down after 23 years. Elmore posted her resignation on LinkedIn on Wednesday. The technology incubator was founded in 2003 as a non-profit organization focused on accelerating entrepreneurial success in the Tampa Bay region.
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