Benchmark International Joins Embarc Collective’s Corporate Partner Program
Embarc Collective, Florida’s fastest-growing startup hub and home to a peer community of more than 300 founders and cofounders building 135+ early-stage and growth technology companies, today announced a new partnership with Benchmark International, a leading global M&A advisory firm serving founder-led and middle-market companies. As part of the collaboration, Benchmark International will join Embarc […]
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Embarc Collective’s 2025 Impact Report: Supporting Founders, Strengthening Florida’s Startup Ecosystem
Our newly released 2025 Impact Report highlights the continued growth of Tampa Bay’s tech ecosystem and the founders building the region’s next generation of companies. Since launching in 2019, Embarc Collective has focused on helping early-stage tech founders scale their companies through coaching, programming, and a collaborative community designed specifically for startup builders. A Growing […]
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Builder Series Recap: Scaling with Discipline — Lessons from A-LIGN Founder + CEO, Scott Price
At our latest Builder Series, Scott Price, Founder & CEO of A-LIGN, joined Tim Holcomb, CEO of Embarc Collective, for a candid conversation on scaling a cybersecurity firm from startup to global leader — and the leadership, capital discipline, and culture required to do it right. From launching his first IT audit firm post-Enron to […]
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Embarc Collective, TGH Ventures, and TMRD Form Strategic Partnership
Embarc Collective, TGH Ventures, and Tampa Medical & Research District Form Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Health Care and Life Sciences Innovation Across Florida Embarc Collective, Florida’s fastest-growing startup hub and home to a peer community of 300 founders and cofounders building 135-plus early-stage tech startups and growth companies, today announced a new strategic partnership with […]
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Embarc Collective Teams Up with Spontivly
Embarc Collective has helped shape the Tampa Bay tech ecosystem since launching in 2019, creating a founder community where ambitious builders can start, grow, and scale in Florida. Over the years, Embarc Collective member-companies have achieved a 96% survival rate, created 1,200+ high-paying tech and tech-enabled jobs, and raised more than $600M in angel, venture, […]
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Florida Funders (FLF) Joins Embarc Collective’s Partner Program
Embarc Collective is proud to announce FLF as its first-ever Venture Partner under the newly launched Investor Partner Program, marking a major milestone as the organization expands its role as a connector between founders, investors, corporates and universities across Florida. The partnership officially goes live January 1, 2026, with FLF serving as Embarc Collective’s inaugural […]
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Embarc Collective and EX3 Labs Partner to Expand Corporate Access to Innovation, Emerging Technology and Talent in Florida
Embarc Collective, Florida’s fastest-growing startup hub with a peer community of 300 founders and cofounders of 135+ early-stage tech startups and growth companies, has partnered with EX3 Labs, a leading-edge, multi-disciplinary professional services firm at the intersection of strategy, design and technology. Together, we unveiled The Digital Suite Tampa, a new state-of-the-art space for organizations […]
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Embarc Collective Expands Partnership with the Genspiration Foundation
Embarc Collective Expands Partnership with the Genspiration Foundation to Extend Paid Internship Opportunities for Collegiate Talent The expansion of our partnership with the Genspiration Foundation – the family foundation of USF President Emerita Dr. Judy Genshaft, her husband, Steve Greenbaum, and their sons Joel and Bryan – marks an important milestone for Embarc Collective and […]
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Fueling What’s Next at Embarc Collective: A Look at Our Refreshed Brand
At Embarc Collective, we’ve always believed in Florida’s potential—not just as a place where startups exist, but where they thrive. Since launching our platform in 2019, we’ve supported a generation of ambitious founders who are proving that world-class companies can start—and scale—right here. And the results speak for themselves: These numbers aren’t just milestones. They’re […]
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From Foundation to Scale: A Look at Embarc Collective’s 2024 Impact & What’s Ahead
Embarc Collective CEO Tim Holcomb shares how Tampa Bay startups are achieving a 96% survival rate—double the national average—and outlines his vision for transforming regional success into lasting economic impact through enhanced coaching, community building, and strategic connections.
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