Vinik, Jenkins up investment in Bridge Connector
August 18, 2020 - Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik was among the investors in a new $25.5 million Series B financing for Bridge Connector. The round was led by Axioma Ventures, a venture capital firm co-founded by Howard Jenkins, former CEO of Publix Super Markets. Bridge Connectors, with headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and Nashville, Tennessee, is a technology company that helps healthcare providers, vendors and payers share data more easily. Both Vinik and Axioma have previously invested in Bridge Connector, which has now raised more than $45 million in total funding. Read more in the St. Pete Catalyst's Venture section here.