16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards

Statewide awards program recognizes high-growth,
second-stage companies driving Florida’s economy forward

GrowFL announced today the finalists for the 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards, recognizing high-growth, second-stage companies that are strengthening Florida's economy through innovation, leadership, and job creation.

The GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards, made possible through the support of Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services, celebrates privately held second-stage companies that are helping strengthen and diversify Florida’s economy.

Celebrate With This Year's Finalists

Join us at one of our regional finalist celebrations across Florida.

More than 500 companies were nominated this year, with finalists advancing following a rigorous application and review process. To be considered, companies must be headquartered in Florida, employ six to 150 full-time equivalent employees or generate $750,000 to $100 million in annual revenue, and demonstrate both the intent and capacity to grow.

Companies are evaluated on growth, innovation, response to adversity, community involvement, and overall impact on Florida’s economy.

Ninety-five Finalists represent communities across Florida and are competing for recognition as one of the 50 Companies to Watch Honorees announced this October. They will also be recognized at regional events held throughout Florida, with registration available at growfl.com. The 50 honorees will be announced in October and celebrated at the 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards Gala on Friday, February 26, 2027, at Hard Rock Live, Universal CityWalk in Orlando.

“We are proud to recognize this year’s finalists and the role they play in advancing Florida’s economy. These companies represent the innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurial leadership that make Florida a strong place to grow a business.”
— Robert Newland, Chief Growth Advisor, Newland Growth Advisors and Chair of the Board for GrowFL

“The finalist companies represent some of the most dynamic second-stage businesses in the state. We look forward to celebrating their achievements and sharing their stories as we move toward the announcement of the 50 honorees.”
— Sean Flannery, SVP, Commercial Banking Manager, Synovus (now merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners) and Chair of the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Committee

16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Finalists

EAST CENTRAL

Brevard: BlackStar Orbital

Lake: Southern Structural LLC

Osceola: Blooco

Seminole: Evok Advertising | F&D Restaurant Concepts | Halo Engines | RBmarks Construction | True air HVAC, Inc

Volusia: MBI Direct Mail + Digital, Inc.

NORTH CENTRAL

Alachua: MLM Biologics | raia

NORTHEAST

St. Johns: The Center for Health and Sports Medicine

NORTHWEST

Okaloosa: DS2

SOUTHEAST

Indian River: Molinari Pools

Martin: Pace Machine & Tool | South East Machine | Tami Karol Insurance Agency

St. Lucie: Composite Essential Materials | Sportlife Distribution

SOUTHWEST

Lee: Mobius Institute | Northstar Technologies Group, Inc. | Optivate | PRAVADA LLC

TAMPA BAY

Manatee: DRAIN IV LLC | Sanderson Firm | Smarty Pants Pre-School

Pasco: ClinDCast | Point Distillery

Polk: Hook Security

Sarasota: AvSKY Charters | TENEX.ai

About GrowFL: GrowFL is a CEO member-driven organization dedicated to helping Florida's second-stage companies scale strategically through peer connections, leadership development, and access to resources that accelerate growth and job creation statewide. Learn more at www.growfl.com.