Florida companies have raised just over USD $1 billion

Florida companies have raised just over USD $1 billion in early-stage funding so far this year, our data shows. That’s nearly quadruple the sum raised in all of 2020, and comes as other investment stages are also posting gains. What’s behind the momentum? We look at the factors driving the Sunshine State’s diverse and fast-growing startup scene.

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