8 Miami-area investors assess America’s southernmost tech ecosystem There’s a lot of potential for this city, but Rome wasn’t built in a day
The exodus out of San Francisco and New York is making a big impact on Miami, a city that’s been steadily growing into a tech hub over the last 15 years. We’re seeing a “moment” in Miami, but many are hoping and working to turn it into a movement.
In late January, Softbank Group International announced a $100 fund directed at Miami’s exploding tech scene. As explained in this article, this is the latest validation that Miami is booming. Softbank Group Intl. told TechCrunch this ahead of his announcement. “Miami is quickly evolving to accommodate increasing demand as it becomes a growing startup destination. From emerging ‘elder tech’ to biotech, Miami is an attractive investment market that offers unique opportunities for immigrants and minorities to pursue entrepreneurship opportunities.”
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Opal raises $4.3 million for its ‘digital well-being’ assistant for iPhone
Many people want to develop better screen-time habits, but don’t have a good set of tools to do so. A new startup, Opal, aims to help. The company, now backed by $4.3 million in seed funding, has developed a digital well-being assistant for iOS that allows you to block distracting websites and apps, set schedules around app usage, lock down apps for stricter and more focused quiet periods, and more.
The service works by way of a VPN system that limits your access to apps and sites. But unlike some VPNs on the market, Opal is committed to not collecting any personal data on its users or their private browsing data. Instead, its business model is based on paid subscriptions, not selling user data, it says.
December 22, 2020 3 min read
This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process.
Mozper , the startup that offers a debit card and an application designed for children and parents in Latin America, announced the closure of a $ 3.55 million seed round, led by Hetz Ventures with participation from F-Prime Capital , Foundation Capital , Secocha Ventures , previous investors Dux Capital and John Farrell . The new round will allow Mozper to further position itself as a pioneer in youth banking in Latin America, by consolidating its presence in the Mexican market, where it was launched three months ago. In 2021 it will expand to Brazil, in addition to enriching the product and scaling the organization.
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