12 Founders and 10 High-Growth Companies Set the Stage for a Thriving Future in Florida’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Miami, FL, September 27, 2024 – Endeavor Miami, a cornerstone of innovation and entrepreneurship in Florida, proudly announces the launch of its Scale Up by Endeavor Fall 2024. As the first U.S. affiliate of the global Endeavor network, founded with the support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Endeavor Miami continues its mission to empower high-impact entrepreneurs who are redefining industries and driving economic growth in Florida and beyond.
This new cohort features 12 visionary founders at the helm of 10 fast-scaling companies, each contributing to Florida’s reputation as a thriving hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Endeavor Miami remains dedicated to fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing these ambitious leaders with unparalleled access to mentorship, capital, and a global network of peers and industry experts. This unique support system is designed to amplify their impact, catalyze their growth, and position them as leaders reshaping the economic landscape.
The Fall 2024 cohort embodies the spirit of diversity and resilience. Over 60% of the participants have at least one founder of Hispanic or Latino heritage, and 40% of the founders are women, underscoring Endeavor Miami’s commitment to inclusivity and representation. With many of these entrepreneurs choosing Miami as their new home in recent years, the city’s status as a magnet for top-tier talent and innovative ventures is solidified.
The participating companies span a wide range of industries, from Premium Beverages and Skincare, to Media, Education Technology, and Marketplaces, reflecting the dynamic economic fabric of South Florida. Collectively, these companies have demonstrated a remarkable trajectory, with an average growth rate of 200% over the past year. Their ability to adapt and innovate in the face of challenges illustrates their potential to drive transformative change both locally and globally.
Their successes reinforce South Florida’s pivotal role as a launching pad for companies with global ambitions and impact.
“We are inspired by the passion, diversity, and innovative spirit of this cohort,” said Claudia Duran, Regional Managing Director for North America and of Endeavor Miami. “These entrepreneurs are transforming their respective industries and contributing to the broader economic development of Florida and beyond. At Endeavor Miami, we are committed to supporting them every step of the way as they scale, innovate, and lead.”
Endeavor Miami is honored to play a role in the journey of these exceptional entrepreneurs. By amplifying their stories, sharing their successes, and fostering a community of support, Endeavor continues to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the region. This new cohort is a testament to the power of high-impact entrepreneurship to create jobs, drive innovation, and inspire future generations.
Here is the full list of entrepreneurs taking part in the ScaleUp by Endeavor Fall 2024 cohort:
Beyou Cosmetics creates lean skincare products that help delay the appearance of aging by protecting skin from digital aging + environmental pollutants. Always sensitive-friendly.
Coconut Cartel is keeping the smuggler spirit alive with its coconut water infused, premium rums, Coconut Cartel Special & Coconut Cartel Blanco. Developed with Central America’s best coconut growers and distillers, and delivered straight to the U.S. via the Port of Miami, Coconut Cartel brings the best of the region to the rest of the world in a bottle.
Little Saints is on a mission to radically transform the way people imbibe. They create non-alcoholic beverages that deliver the pleasureful tastes and smells of cocktails, all infused with functional mushrooms in place of alcohol for a sustainably mind-elevating drinking experience.
OTIF is an online international freight and logistics services marketplace. OTIF mediates between shipping companies, logistics services and their shippers.
Plei is the world’s leading platform for connecting soccer players and fans to the game they love, anywhere, anytime. Built by players for players, Plei transforms how people experience soccer, making it easy to find, join, and play pickup games and events with just a few taps.
Pure Green is the fastest-growing juice bar franchise in the United States.
Streann Media transforms content owners into social media companies. Powered by AI, AR, and TV 3.0, Streann’s SaaS software helps creators excel in content creation, distribution, engagement, and monetization, driving success in the digital world while lowering costs and boosting productivity.
Tabi Connect is a no-code task automation platform for logistics and transportation, streamlining high-volume tasks like rate quoting and shipment tracking. It leads the Rate Management System category with extensive shipper platform connections, enabling efficient and accurate quoting.
TEDU addresses the $11B learning loss deficit in higher education with a unified platform that powers academic support services. Using live analytics and real-time data, TEDU personalizes support to improve student outcomes, boost retention, and reduce operational costs.
The Flock is a tech-talent platform to execute on-demand software development projects that helps U.S. companies build, hire, pay and manage teams of independent technology talent that was rigorously vetted for language level, technical skills and interpersonal skills in Latin America.
