Press Release: CustomBoxes.io Selected to Join Embarc Collective’s Inaugural Venture Capital and Growth Equity Summit Powered by KKR and FTV Capital
Tampa, FL – October 28, 2025 – CustomBoxes.io, an eCommerce packaging innovator making custom boxes simple, affordable, and sustainable for small businesses, has been selected to participate in Embarc Collective’s inaugural Venture Capital and Growth Equity Summit, powered by KKR and FTV Capital. The two-day event, held October 29–30 in Downtown Tampa, will bring together Florida’s top growth-stage technology founders and leading venture and growth equity investors from across the nation.
Hosted at Embarc Collective, one of the Southeast’s most active innovation hubs, the Summit is designed to connect high-performing founders with investors focused on scaling technology-enabled companies across Florida and the broader Southeast. CustomBoxes.io will join more than 40 Florida-based, venture-backed growth-stage companies including Admiral, TrustLayer, Grifin, and Symphonic Distribution, alongside major investment firms such as KKR, FTV Capital, J.P. Morgan, Florida Funders, Weatherford Capital, and Tech Square Ventures.
Empowering Growth-Stage Companies to Scale with Confidence
The event will feature keynotes, investor-founder fireside Q&As, and interactive presentations addressing operational readiness, capital strategy, and leadership scaling. Highlights include sessions with Ken Hall (DeepWork Capital) on Florida’s capital landscape, Brian Murphy (ReliaQuest) on the founder-to-CEO mindset shift, and panels featuring investors from KKR, FTV Capital, and Fulcrum Equity Partners.
“Participating in Embarc Collective’s Venture Capital and Growth Equity Summit is a tremendous opportunity for CustomBoxes.io,” said Derick Jaros, Founder and CEO of CustomBoxes.io. “Our mission is to help small businesses thrive by making custom packaging more accessible, affordable, and sustainable. We’re proud to represent Florida’s innovation economy and showcase how a simple, cost-effective packaging solution can deliver meaningful impact for growing eCommerce brands.”
Scaling Sustainable Growth Through Innovation
Founded in 2023, CustomBoxes.io is revolutionizing the custom packaging industry by offering custom boxes with logo at up to 50% lower costs than traditional suppliers—helping small businesses compete with big brands while staying eco-conscious. The company uses AI-driven tools to optimize packaging dimensions and reduce shipping surcharges from carriers like UPS and FedEx, saving customers up to 30% on fulfillment costs.
In addition to its DIY platform, CustomBoxes.io offers DIWM (“Do It With Me”) and DIFM (“Do It For Me”) services, supporting entrepreneurs who want to elevate their brand without the complexity or expense of traditional packaging design. The company’s sustainability mission aims to conserve 800,000 trees, 340 million gallons of water, and 190 million kilowatt-hours of electricity within five years.
About CustomBoxes.io
CustomBoxes.io helps small businesses create custom packaging that drives pride, repeat sales, and sustainability—without the premium price tag. By offering simple logo boxes, custom shipping boxes with logo, and affordable branding services, CustomBoxes.io enables eCommerce entrepreneurs to enhance their unboxing experience while minimizing environmental impact.
To learn more, visit www.CustomBoxes.io.
About Embarc Collective’s Venture Capital and Growth Equity Summit
Powered by KKR and FTV Capital, Embarc Collective’s Venture Capital and Growth Equity Summit connects Florida’s top growth-stage founders with national venture and growth equity investors. The Summit features keynotes, interactive sessions, and curated networking opportunities to foster collaboration and investment within the region’s fast-growing technology ecosystem.
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