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Germ-fighting Orlando tech firm Violet Defense raises another $6M

Posted on: September 20th, 2021 by Kirenaga Partners
A disinfection technology firm undergoing a big growth spurt just raised millions of dollars for more hiring and international expansion.  Orlando-based Violet Defense Group Inc. raised $6 million, according to an amended U.S. Securities and ... Read Full Article

Startup scene needs more investors. Here’s why they should get involved.

Posted on: September 20th, 2021 by Kirenaga Partners
Jim Thomas didn’t hesitate when asked about the Central Florida startup investment ecosystem’s biggest need.  “Nothing is missing, in my opinion, except investor dollars,” said Thomas, partner at Orlando-based investment firm Ki ... Read Full Article

Central Florida Tech fund invests in 7th startup. Here’s what’s next.

Posted on: September 20th, 2021 by Kirenaga Partners
When venture capital firm Kirenaga Inc. prepped the launch of its Central Florida Tech fund nearly two years ago, some investors asked the same question.  The investors kicked their money into the fund, primarily focused on ea ... Read Full Article

Gainesville Tech Fund Selects Mattrix Technologies for Inaugural Investment

Posted on: September 20th, 2021 by Kirenaga Partners
Mattrix Technologies is the first company targeted for investment by the newly established Gainesville Tech Fund, organized by venture capital firm Kirenaga. The investors in the fund include successful entrepreneurs and local busines ... Read Full Article

HISTORIC LAUNCH OF FIRST TEST FLIGHT

Posted on: September 20th, 2021 by Kirenaga Partners
Our Neptune One test vehicle successfully launched from the Space Coast Spaceport, adjacent to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, on June 18 2021, the first in our robust test flight program for Spaceship Neptune. Space Perspective is the first space la ... Read Full Article