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Kind Designs Isn't Raising Capital to Prove Its Technology. Mark Cuban Invests Again as It Scales To Meet Demand.
Kind Designs has reached a pivotal milestone. After attracting nearly $20 million in investor interest, the Miami-based climate tech company doubled its fundraising target, closing a $10 million Pre-Series A round. With Mark Cuban investing again, a TIME Best Invention award, growing government adoption, and a $175 million pipeline, Kind Designs is shifting from proving its technology to scaling the future of coastal infrastructure.
50 Years of Impact: How the Florida SBDC Network Helped Shape Florida’s Entrepreneurial Economy
As the Florida SBDC Network marks its 50th anniversary in 2026, the statewide system reflects on five decades of impact supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening small businesses, and driving economic growth across Florida. From startup support to Stage 2 growth companies, the SBDC continues to play a critical role in building a resilient and innovation-driven economy—especially through strong regional ecosystems like South Florida.
Santander Bank Bets Big on South Florida Breaking Ground on a New Miami Office Tower
Santander Bank has officially broken ground on its future Miami office tower, 1401 Brickell by Santander, marking a major milestone in its U.S. expansion and a significant bet on South Florida’s growing role as a global financial hub. The 50-story mixed-use development will bring office space, retail, dining, and wellness experiences to the heart of Brickell, reinforcing Miami’s position as a gateway between North America, Latin America, and Europe. Beyond real estate, the project signals Santander’s long-term commitment to the region, with plans to house its U.S. wealth management division and support broader economic growth, talent attraction, and cross-border financial activity.
Florida Council of 100 Expands Ambition Accelerated to Build a Coordinated Statewide Innovation Economy
The Florida Council of 100 has expanded its Ambition Accelerated platform into a coordinated statewide innovation system, launching new sector-focused tracks across Florida to support the formation and scaling of the next generation of companies.
From Tel Aviv to South Florida: Israeli AI Firms Choose a Regional Gateway
From Tel Aviv to Miami, Israeli AI startups are choosing South Florida as their U.S. launchpad. With strong cultural ties, investor access, and a growing innovation ecosystem, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties are becoming the gateway for Israeli tech in the Americas.