Miami-Dade Innovation Authority
Government fundMiami · Seed–Late Stage · 20 people tracked
Investment thesis
MDIA works to transform how municipalities pilot, procure, and scale emerging technology by bridging gaps between private innovators and the public sector. Its signature Public Innovation Challenge identifies, invests in, and supports early-to-growth stage companies, enabling them to pilot, test, and validate their technology in collaboration with local government and economic partners. Challenges target specific civic problems—such as optimizing water and sewer operations for Miami-Dade County—by accelerating deployment of technologies that reduce system disruptions and costs and repurpose resources from waste streams, ultimately addressing pressing issues that affect resident quality of life in cities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's website
Managing partner and cofounder of CloudTree Ventures and member of the board of directors.
Managing director at EIP Ventures and vice chair of the board of directors.
Economic Development Manager at Florida Power & Light and member of the board of directors.
Vice President of Community Impact at the Knight Foundation and member of the board of directors.
Founder of Netcapital and member of the board of directors.
Partner at the law firm Greenberg Traurig and secretary of the board of directors.
Founder of Westway Capital and member of the board of directors.
Investor and advisor serving on the board of directors.
Founder of Every Mundo and chair of the board of directors.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Miami-Dade Innovation Authority invest at?
- Miami-Dade Innovation Authority invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Miami-Dade Innovation Authority focus on?
- Miami-Dade Innovation Authority focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, GovTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Miami-Dade Innovation Authority located?
- Miami-Dade Innovation Authority is headquartered in Miami, US.
- Does Miami-Dade Innovation Authority lead rounds?
- Miami-Dade Innovation Authority typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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