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When you join Wave’s Investor Network, you become part of a growing collective of visionary investors dedicated to propelling innovative tech startups to new heights. Our Investor Network is designed for accredited investors who share our passion for supporting early-stage tech companies who are building successful businesses in CyberTech, FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech and more. There is no fee to join.

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Investors are the backbone of our tech ecosystem. Wave connects cohort members with investors passionate about turning innovative startups into thriving enterprises. Our investors provide crucial support to early-stage tech companies from inception to Series A, empowering entrepreneurs to build, launch, and scale their startups. 

By investing in these companies, you provide essential financial backing and directly contribute to the dynamic growth and innovation that define Tampa Bay and beyond.

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Success Stories

Refactr

Refactr was acquired by cybersecurity leader SOPHOS just months after…

LunaJoy

LunaJoy is a telehealth startup, based in St. Petersburg, Florida. They are…

Harness

Harness is an impact-focused financial technology platform that…

Pillars of Innovation Sponsors

Refractr

Refactr was acquired by cybersecurity leader SOPHOS just months after graduating from Tampa Bay Wave’s inaugural cybersecurity-focused accelerator.

 

Air Force veteran Founder and CEO, Mike Fraser, established Refactr alongside co-founders, Korrine Fraser and Anthony Rowlands. The company built the Refactr Platform, a DevSecOps Automation Platform to help bridge the gap between DevOps and cybersecurity.

 

Post-acquisition, Mike and Korrine are also giving back to the veteran and startup community, including as a Tampa Bay Wave donor and advisor.

LunaJoy

LunaJoy is a telehealth startup, based in St. Petersburg, Florida. They are disrupting women’s healthcare and breaking the stigma around mental health.

As psychiatrists and mothers, the co-founders of LunaJoy were inspired to create an innovative solution that ensures women have access to affordable mental health resources. LunaJoy is a digital care clinic for women throughout their lifespans. The pay-per-visit model offers a variety of therapy techniques, including holistic therapy, psychiatry, and mental health coaching.

Sipra Laddha, MD and Shama Rathi, MD co-founders of LunaJoy, have raised millions of dollars for the company through their participation in the Y Combinator and Tampa Bay Wave accelerators. 

Harness

Harness is an impact-focused financial technology platform that connects consumers with nonprofits, financial institutions, and their communities. Harness helps link everyday spending with causes consumers care about, offering financial institutions fresh ways to engage members, drive deposits, and meet business goals. 

Founded in 2016 by Miraj Patel and Andrew Scarborough, Harness has grown to a team of over 50 employees. Through strategic relationships with leading payment card networks, Harness has achieved global reach and securely facilitated over $100 million worth of transactions to help fund consumer passions and interests. For more information, visit goharness.com today.

Miraj is also a key member of the Tampa Bay Wave Board of Directors, supporting the organization and helping the next generation of innovative startups in the Wave ecosystem.