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Relevance, Skoden eye targets, lean into NACIA push to close capital gap facing Native entrepreneurs

Local VC association advances, updates on Lasso, Whistler, AgyleAI, Terry's On3, Investor Ten31, Herowear, and more...

Leaders to consult with experts, local stakeholders as they look to generate impetus akin to city's 1Gig push.

Early-stage fintech and health tech targets are priority for firm with deep operator and securities experience.

Serial entrepreneur Bruce also leads Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator backed by UTSys, TVA, ORNL

Our latest update in more than 20 briefs on startups, funding, and more.

UPDATED 26 Jan 24 - Growing emphasis placed on bringing impactful QT innovations into commercialization.

UPDATED 8 March 2024 A myriad of scheduled events lies just ahead and we're pointing you to several dozen in this collection.

Entrepreneurs and change-agents focus on early capital access for founders of color.

Deadline Nov. 20, 2023 - Q&A session just ahead, Pitches Dec. 5-6 as part of Expo in Nashville.

RTI report illuminates TN funding + performance lag, advancement opportunities

Program lead stresses immediate and persistent benefits - program's 4th year option to be reviewed.

Speakers seemed to strike genuinely responsive chords among the audience.

Tennessee cities can take reinforcement from the dynamics reflected in analysts' methodology.

Tennessean succeeds Monique Villa.

[updated] Nashville advocates prepare potentially unprecedented stimulus for expansion of the region's capital stack.

After 7 years without a formal regional entrepreneurship partner in NW Tennessee, The Mill contracts for the work.

Pilot project could lead to bolstering state's tech transfer and commercialization.

Four startups -- including one led by a co-founder of Ancestry.com and one by a Chattanooga entrepreneur -- will appear in person.

JHI CEO: results include numerous 40x exits, and nearly 200 investments made since inception, with a total 40 likely in 2023.

Scenario: VU could garner up to $422MM, as fight against neurospsych disorders, degenerative diseases advances.

[Updated] Entrepreneurship, Engagement, Education add momentum to Fisk and partners' innovation.

[updated] Firm pursues $100MM raise, with progress reported for Early Stage Digital Health Fund I.

Twenty-three items on new funds, startups and early-growth businesses, people in transition, state programs and more.

Team is apparently leaning further into its latest raise, with TAUM now over $100MM.

Nashville HC and technology veterans plan to co-found multiple SaaS businesses in the next few years.

Dynamo VC, FUSE, Cercano, Ironspring, Innovation Endeavors, and others backers are early-in. [updated]

The accelerator has enlisted startups from 13 other states and 3 other nations. No native TN ventures, yet.

Challenges and opportunities statewide, drive to position two new regional entrepreneur centers.

Nineth of annual JSF funds is pursued in atmosphere of both challenge and opportunity.

Joe Maxwell, MP of Fintop Capital and Co-EIR for Project Fintech of the Nashville EC sees rise in diligence.

Updated -'Tennessee Network Growth and Opportunity Initiative' could heighten partnering, grant competitiveness.

The long-gestating verdict is official. Read more here.

[updated] CoLab CEO Tasia Malakasis drives plans for SM leadership from Chattanooga epicenter.

[Updated] TN House FW&M Chair Patsy Hazlewood is among Tennessee legislators expressing support.

[updated] 15 bulletins on newcomer VCs, fintech, healthtech, edtech, Web3, logistitech, materials, med devices and more.

15 bulleted updates on deals, funds, leaders and innovation in Tennessee.

[Updated with Kewpie news] Ahead of an impending press conference, we offer a thought experiment on investment scenarios.

Funding infusion at stake, as TNECD answers Treasury queries, LaunchTN replenishes board, adds staff as ops grow.

There are 16 firms aboard now, each starting with a $250K investment and a supportive non-distracting work-life environment.

Launch Tennessee announced latest SBIR fundings.

After weeks of work and months of waiting for the outcome, news breaks on several fronts.

Fintech entrepreneur Eric Satz (AltoIRA) is one of 60+ VCs, entrepreneurs, advisors playing 3686 Festival roles.

Administration's appointment of business and economic advisor comes ahead of Metro Nashville's mayoral election in 2023.

Updated 3 September 2022: 8 Tennessee economic-development coalitions pursued federal grants of $25MM+ more each. Only Memphis remained in the hunt.

U.S. Treasury verdict still out, but more staff being recruited for developing TN ecosystem's capital stack.

UPDATES Memphis-based hub sees diversity, agtech, national ecosystem development and innovation acceleration as vital.

Five TN cities home to 10 Engine candidates seeking to strengthen region's entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystem.

$1BN+ impact could rise in TN in decade of mobilizing investment capital and lending power.

Backed by Cercano Management, Relevance Ventures, Angels, TNInvestco, INCITE, et al, its team shifts principal office.

After seven workdays at the helm of the regional entrepreneur center, CEO looks at capital, staffing, budgets and more.

VentureSouth Fund V raise underway targets $10MM to augment Angels' individual bets and sidecar participation.

[Updated] Co-founders seek $2MM, as VU OwenGSM, VU The Wond'ry and others seem to recognize startup's promise.

Memphians Lackie, Roberts, Sousoulas and San Mateo-backed Chou are among leaders.

[Updated] Jumpstart Capital, Jumpstart Health Investors, Jumpstart Nova, Jumpstart Foundry play complementary roles.

[Updated] Approaching its 20th anniversary, NCN says it has has recruited its largest fund, yet.

Updated: VC$ from Sopris and FCA Venture Partners helped native Nashvillian transplant Digital Reasoning business.

The LaunchTN board has approved the search committee's recommendation. Stanton Chase managed recruiting.

Updated: VC Marcus Whitney, entrepreneurs Victoria Butler, Courtney Hale are empaneled to share and to judge presentations.

AI is a dominant theme among Industries of the Future Accelerator team members landing in Tennessee from other states and nations.

Moyer, Barnard, Martinez, Den Haring, Kauppila and Liu on prospects for AI's increased role in Tennessee.

[Updated] Four Black-led companies are already in the portfolio of $55MM fund, with a half-dozen more deals likely in the next 12 months.

[updated] Nashville-based PARLER and peer platforms rev-up funding and stride line between discourse and mere cacophony.

Commentary: Does list of TN gains in 2021 reflect actual lack of 'major' entrepreneurial achievements?

[Updated 5 Jan 2023] Largest raise to-date follows project proliferation, Clearloop buy, Canadian market entry, continued support from global Shell.

[updated] Build Back Better funding via EDA for ventures, biomaking, cyber and more could lift Nashville region's lifesciences ecosystem.

Silicon Ranch, Claritas, Resolute, Innova and other PE/VC and corporate fundraising, plus news on two-dozen startups.

UPDATED Exclusive health-wellness venture roundup with updates on fund raises, startups...all in Tennessee.

A manufacturing campus in West TN conceived in about 2005, has come to fruit.

Updated 4/18/22: Of the healthcare-focused VC's 22 currently active portfolio companies, 12 are located in the Greater Nashville area.

Tennessee SaaS entrepreneur sets out on journey that could include IPO by global acquirer.

Nearly 40 items on capraises, exec moves, major techs, PE, VC, CVC, musictech, fintech, healthtech, ag and much more.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center makes case for $450K in grant to support statewide entrepreneurship inclusion and diversity.

[Updated] Tech-advancement may be among programs getting fresh look, with funding increased and likely to grow further.

[Updated] Chairman says challenges led board to take 'different direction', national search will be mounted for next in a lengthening line of CEOs.

30 actionable newsbits on capital raises, execs, pandemic and events, relocations and more.

Entrepreneurial and economic development allies have crafted roadmap to Rural development leadership.

Opry Entertainment exec eyes YUDU, Shore Cap, Wellview, Martin Ventures, ProCredEx, NOFs and more.

[Updated] Deadline set for comments on needed investment capital, loans, training, microlending and more, U.S. Treasury-funded program.

UPdated - EDA's Build to Scale is assessing three 2021 entrepreneurship, commercialization proposals from Memphis.

Two-dozen+ venture newcomers, startups, capraises, investments in CREtech, Fintech, Edtech, Healthtech, and more.

Healthcare, transportation, mobility among targets of new Chattanooga Regional Catalyst Fund

TN U.S. Senators oppose Innovation bill over China issues, capital raises, big day for Uncle Nearest, new startup cohorts, EIR + grant invitations,

State begins refining strategy, aims to bring 4,100-acre OEM project to fruit, if it can be done.

Veteran of finance, recruitment and development and other fields cites fintech as hypothetical target vertical.

With potential tenants in sight, authorized funding will be free for wastewater pipeline, partnership development and more.

If Tennessee enlists for SSBCI funding, TTDC investment committee could get pretty busy.

Veteran of NYC, LA, Singapore hospitality, beverages strategy, branding + growth plants flag in Nashville.

Care management tech company has new customers for repointed platform, mulls priced round guided by advisor.

Twenty updates on VC/PE moves, startups, innovation funding, family offices and more, plus Resources.

15 bullets on VC/PE raises, plus startups in healthcare, power, fintech and more.

Nashville VC adds advisor marketing-automation startup Snappy Kraken to portfolio, has other initiatives afoot.

Former LaunchTN CEO is consulting to Advantage Capital in support of New Markets Tax Credit proposed for TN.

UPDATED: U.S. Treasury program to move economic-development, equity and entrepreneurship needles, soon to be revived.

Impetus for fund has been growing amid rampant awareness of inequities in backing for Black entrepreneurs.

Today: ObjectiveGI | AgAdvisory | EPI Capital | TechTrans | IPE | Lemonade | IMAC | SESAC | Agilon | Nikola

TN-based VC maps capital, aims to be top-ranked Tech VC in SE and frequent actor on national VC scene.

Its $9MM B-round nearly done, the startup's cornerstone is an amalgam of purpose, agriculture, supply chain and global economics.

Against the backdrop of the pandemic, Launch Tennessee and Life Science Tennessee look to maintain momentum.

[updated] 37 items on startups, PE-VC-Angel-Crowd-Seed raises, entrepreneurs, events, deadlines, resources and more.

The 2021 Milken Institute chart of 20 important industry sectors for Nashville.

City-performance research may help state's flywheels pursue critical mass in key industries.

UPDATED Massive economic project conceived 16 years ago now seems under no-holds-barred assessment.

Action: UGP, Grabbr, VoluMetrix, SSM Partners, new PE fund, FINTOP, FilterX, Redwood, SocialBot, Shockwave.

Creating impactful companies, changing communities, and nurturing collaboration are just parts of her answer.

Amid pandemic and General Assembly session looming, 'broadest sandbox program in the U.S.' is the goal.

Sponsor Oaktree recently ran IPO process for Array Technologies, which is not a Shoals competitor.

Fund passes $100M, raises in healthcare, fitness, musictech, fintech, insurance, plus policy push, Angel credit, Smokies and more.

Dozens of news items on startups, capital raises, executive moves and business resources.

The raise seems to be peaking more than four years after Fund II was closed.

19 updates on funds being raises, startups drawing attention, growth capital being raised.

Founder-CEO Chad Marcum broadens AR startup industry reach and tech footprint.

Jumpstart Health Investors deploys new VC to pursue compelling opportunities among Black-owned firms.

Nashville Founder/GP targets fintech, insurtech, digital-health verticals, affirms cap-table diversity goal

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Intelligent Mobility, Life Sciences, Energy, and Ag-Food networks bolster startup resources

[Updated] A gamble, sure, but the Pandemic Vintage of startups, capraises + executive moves may rival any we've seen in the past decade.

Jumpstart Capital liquidity, LaunchTN, Jammber, virus capital, Fintech, Healthcare, data, Vizion, spinup, spinout, and more updates.

Nashville+ Calgary startups partnered more than a year, chose to merge, now raising capital.

Both LaunchTN and its sponsor, TN ECD, have begun responding to Comptroller requests ahead of hearings later this year.

VNC is here highlighting sessions tied to capital and scale-up. 36|86 also has many other valuable elements.

Annual grant competition draws rigorous programs from campus and accelerator advocates for entrepreneurship, investment.

Despite massive headwinds, NGOs and other nonprofits seek to help drive transformation of state and its regional economies.

White House scitech advisors suggest AI, biotech, comms, quantum infoscience, advanced manufacturing initiatives.

Backed by Transparency Health and Noon Management, this TN startup aims to help folks get safely back to work or school.

New funds, startup capital raises, exec moves, innovation pushes, fintech, and a mayor who supports innovation.

Proposed federal funding could rekindle TN entrepreneurship and innovation, much as during the earlier Haslam Administration.

Lofty goals, budget cuts and a mission made more challenging amid pandemic and economic pandemonium.

[updated] Capital raises, LaunchTN + Jumpstart updates, M&A, Lifesci deals, Schulz on Chamber, 4 Bridges expansion + more.

[updated] Longtime Nashville i-bankers will apply experience as venture-capital investors.

Updated - Another bevy of entrepreneurs seeking capital, an innovative Fund ponders next steps, details on corporate relo's, and more.

[Updated] Due to COVID19-induced recession, recent years' stellar fund performance may be 'ancient history'.

Gov. Bill Lee updates us, plus 17 venture updates and resources on telemed, M&A and more.

Opportunities for startup growth and service are plentiful in the new Pandemic Era.

Nearly 30 items of extraordinary range, from capital raises, to exec appointments, uncertainty and more.

Some would like to see a bold, rigorous assessment of TNInvestco that would better assess value and improve the model.

[updated] Convenors say tracks are clear for OZ-advantaged real estate and operating business developments.

Eighteen years into nonprofit lender's mission, Clint Gwin aims to expand footprint in key markets

[updated] Market Access program prioritizes quickly connecting with customers, vendors, and strategic partners

[Updated 14 Feb 2020] ECD Chief Rolfe updates Caucus, advises all hands on deck about competition, ultimate project cost.

Post-sale, Nashville native leads growth push, tracks M&A targets, and grows his Angel/LP investment portfolio.

Could lessons learned translate into new push for the innovation economy?

[Updated] EDA has $33MM pot, says previous grant wins no reason to withhold well defined, competitive ideas.

[Updated] Entrepreneurial, startup and capital events and activities around Tennessee.

[Updated) There's sharpened focus on capital, as well as on entrepreneurial infrastructure and regional strategy.

A rigorous study of TN lifesciences is afoot and advocates are clearly positioning to push for public and private support.

A new healthtech spinout, capraises, M&A, people moves, advisors, key events and a couple dozen more nuggets.

Realities of youth services and the breeding of entrepreneurs bring abrupt changes in local programs.

CEO says social-media spend for student assignments, tests, grades users prompts accelerating employer recruitment support.

Meetups blend LaunchTN mission, Kauffman funding, Engine advocate, constituents getting to know legislators.

Lackey's latest, Music tech, OZ players, VU Ventures Group, LaunchTN, DRS CMO, Jumpstart Foundry and more.

[Updated] VNC seeks comment from team, meanwhile research suggests interesting ecosystem forming around company.

Four years after VC/PE control investment, legal-spend management company has a number of options.

32 actionable and/or useful news, people and background bulletins focused on Tennessee entrepreneurship and capital.

[updated] Straight-talking commercialization and capital advisors from Austin, Nashville and Lexington converge, Aug. 29.

OppZone platform in works, Legility M&A, SEC filings, Veteran Ventures, H2O and Lirio raises and more.

$3MM+ will go to new capital formation, entrepreneurship, mentoring and related initiatives. 3 winners in the state. 6 teams submitted compelling ideas.

Vreeland completes 9th transaction. Growth Fund I has dry powder, and Fund II is a target for 2020.

Event could top last year's 1,200 registrants, including 100 or more presenters, hundreds of serial entrepreneurs and investors.

Tennessee Tech alumna and entrepreneurship intern gets the job.

Funding fuels manufacturing and market priorities, but team is alert for other 'sustainable' opportunities.

The startup/venture cauldron bubbles across Tennessee. 40 abstracts here.

[updated] Fighting colorectal cancer, CEO eyes growing Knoxville biotech scene and Euro and U.S. markets

Founder has raised north of $8MM, recruited growing ranks of farmers since inception.

Nashville entrepreneur's business and social-impact lenses are focused on venture gap.

News from Frist Cressey, fintechs, Washtopia, Episode Sols, Sphere, Veterans VC, FedEx, Ballast, VendEngine, and many more.

Music City Music Council, which augments Metro ECD, gets new staffer and SMB tools are spotlighted.

Weaver mulls spinout, Angels active, fintech adds, SiRanch bucks, tech commercialization, Briovation bread on the waters and more...

Files for $1.1MM preliminary capraise, ahead of much larger funding for projects in Tennessee and elsewhere.

[Updated] WillCo EC to serve established businesses seeking scale in TN's fast-growing Williamson County.

Matt Wiltshire's successor has led key deals for state economic and community development.

Unprecedented EC gathering meant to improve minority entrepreneurs' access to contacts, capital and growth.

[Updated 3/15] 41 items, including SEC $ filings, tech talent, startups, entrepreneurial events, capital formation, exec roles, and more.

Fledgling nonprofit adds staff with politics and projects savvy to support advocacy and outreach.

As bill-filing deadlines loom, bills that shape TN economy, startups, entrepreneurial momentum are in prospect.

With a merger or other transition afoot, NFA chief and Mayor Briley restate value of supporting Creatives, Fashion entrepreneurs.

Latest roundup of Tennessee startups, capital raises, economic development and more.

Co-founders Gatto & Whitney keep tacking in healthcare's crosswinds, complete 6th capraise of $21MM, its largest to date.

With Black-owned ventures front and center, CEO shares playbook for forging just, inclusive, growing regional economy.

LaunchTN matches have now supported 24 fledgling firms, mainly in energy, materials and health/biomedical.

Lee Cabinet choices affect ECD, LaunchTN, others..plus updates on capital raises.

Education champion + entrepreneur is raising Seed capital, mapping growth

People on the move, capraises for Soccer, healthIT and others -- and maybe a tech employer in play.

The latest in a series of biannual rankings of the States on science and technology competitiveness.

Biannual Science & Technology Index shows some TN gains, but weakspots among growth factors

[Updated] Birmingham among alternatives, as some Women, Blacks and other minorities report struggling for traction.

Mayor Briley maker-manufacturer initiatives, capital raises aplenty and more.

Updated - Those who knew this Nashville new-era software entrepreneur will gather this weekend.

Teaming with ORNL + Innovation Crossroads, power producer looks tech targets, maybe some surprises.

HealthIT startup winds-down, VC tags talent for Nashville, Angels raising, and more.

Founders with Nashville stripes and strategic partners vow to leverage ties for innovation, growth.

Months and years of ecosystem development might help make Chattanooga an 'overnight' entrepreneurial success.

Exits may be ahead for Brentwood-Tullahoma firm seeking stakes in early-stage coastal targets, but at Nashville valuations.

Waller attorney leads prospective not-for-profit advocacy group through private 'summit' at ECD.

A sobering report from Brookings Institution researchers inevitably shows there's work yet to be done.

Content may be king, but this Nashville digital network aims to take the crown.

Regardless of grant outcomes, these strategic proposals warrant scrutiny across Tennessee.

The word is just getting out about new entrant in Tennessee biopharm ecosystem.

New tech CEO, Ingram M&A, capital raises, data sciences, and more.

Franklin, Clarksville, Murfreesboro may need localized recipes for entrepreneurship.

Capraises, Angels, VCs, biotech, automotive, publishing, healthcare, fintech, Agbiz, TN-Women rock, and more...

Many of these issues gained salience during the Haslam and Bredesen years.

UT, VU, KY officials see hundreds of successfully exited entrepreneurs possibly leading startup teams.

Federally legislated OZFund prepares for take-off roll in Tennessee.

[updated] 36 alerts in today's summary as mid-summer Venture energy brings multiple new funds, capraises, and more.

Pass, Punt, Run, Dribble -- Ticket-buyers should have gameplan to get most out of events Aug. 27-30 in Nashville.

Consider going: Array of startups queued-up for the Aug. 16 culmination of 'Summer of Acceleration'

Rolfe and Brock doubtless plan a smooth transition to maintain momentum, but there are vagaries to ponder.

[updated] The applications window will soon open for the DOE-backed technology commercialization program.

Clean Energy commercialization gets boost via ORNL's Innovation Crossroads

Capital raises by SportsSense, 7 Springs, Branch Technology, Ambition, Freightwaves and more.

[Updated] $6MM raise apparently found quick acceptance - McWhorter foresees $100MM impact.

Twenty-one-year-old firm could hit $600MM raised since inception.

[updated] High-energy team builder prepares for his next entrepreneurial or service act.

Chair's experience brings continuity, clear sense of value of legislative ties and momentum.

LaunchTN pushes, TN fintech pivot person, Kisber in K-TENN, capraises for SIGNiX, Metova, others.

Growth-equity firm says Music City, Austin, Atlanta and others each has a superniche.

[updated] With dry powder and 60 transactions under its belt, SSM relishes HealthIT, ecommerce, marcom companies.

Money, moves and management in 30 telegraphic updates from MidTn and State ecosystems.

Serial tech entrepreneur goes deep on Retail, emerges with Vertical SaaS concept.

Brentwood firm's tools include AI, machine learning, forensic accounting methods.

Her competitive spirit was partly honed by being a standout player in competitive sports.

HealthStream has been minority stakeholder since 2013.

Solaster capraise out of Jumpstart, new crypto fund, some blockchain plays and more.

CEO says sees first close on HealthIT fund by end of 1Q 2018.

CEO Charlie Brock unveils robust plan for LTN advancement, but may be facing budget headwinds.

17 updates ranging from Fintech, Soccer and Patient warming, to new platforms, VCs and more.

At least 3 new initiatives could advance the state's mobility R&D, innovation, entrepreneurship and recruitment efforts.

Construction services marketplace startup rides cresting economic wave, says founder.

Girded with Lean Startup mindset, startup moves to finish Seed and launch Series A rounds.

'Free-market' combatant of industry incentives may face new players pursuing legislated benefits.

[updated] Company recently had first close for its targeted $30MM early-growth fund and has invested.

27 short takes on Venture developments statewide, from robots and healthcare, to hair dye and video security.

Legislator observes the Western Division of the State lagging Eastern and Western regions.

Startup clients may migrate to either of the incubators - Nashville gets a net incubator increase.

[updated] A pronounced rise in overall ranking comes with weaker showing on some of 25 dimensions.

[updated] Veteran of the publishing world see wide application for his new platform and may trigger new breed IPO.

Applications for investment consideration are being taken now.

Designation of leader for coalition's next phase of work may bring acceleration.

Digital Health from wearables and IT to blockchain and more will be Daisley's bailiwick in international group

'Erosion' in TN investment? Major IT and software cos' raises, TN fund recruiting, startup updates and more.

LaunchTN's 36|86 bet, Van Beke promo, Steve Hau's gambit, P/E & TCRS, CoLab CEO and more.

[updated] In-the-works a year or more, the advocacy group is about to stand up to be counted.

Exec says harassment 'unacceptable' and LaunchTN will advocate broad adoption of planned policy model

Publisher rating VCs!? plus new capital raises, deals, NVille EC scholarships and more.

18-year-old trade group updates its governing roster.

[Updated] Nebraska-born Dirks believes e-procurement startup likely to thrive in Nashville ecosystem.

[Updated] E-commerce sellers and others will want to know about this startup.

Updates on LaunchTN, entrepreneurs once and future, Vanderbilt, ORNL, and more.

Dart Music bankruptcy buyers step up, startup, PE and Fund news, and more.

Former reporter, political candidate and hedge-fund manager sees return to newsmedia timely.

Exec averse to encouraging all to 'shoot for the middle', notes need for champion investors.

AIC-TTU | SAGENTS | NCN | FCA Venture | Change:HC | Hashed Health | GigEcon

New firm is closely allied with ATDC and Georgia Tech, first cohort app deadline July 8.

'We're not shy about our ambitions' as they eye tips of entrepreneurs' tongues.

A rich program with speakers by the dozen, including 10 VCs on the stage.

[updated] Satz, Tanner quietly target the needs of the 'mass affluent'.

[updated] Former XMi executive holds minority stake, in wake of entrepreneur Shmerling's peel-off.

With more than 1,000 attendees projected for the annual conference, Villagers get scrutiny.

Fourteen telegraphic items on startups, investments, exits and more in Tennessee and region.

Former BioMimetic Therapeutics executives at center of new initiatives.

Resources that might provide refreshment for those looking to advance Tennessee innovation.

With the General Assembly and Governor in full budget mode, LaunchTN assesses its options.

An action plan for leadership may soon come off the drawing-board.

VTC Smaller downtown get economic development grants that favor entrepreneurship.

[updated] Grad of Boomtown, StartupHealth accelerators presses forward.

[Updated] The best thinking at EC & JSF led to killing their cohort accelerators. Should we care?

Talked about for a year or more, the effort gets fresh momentum

More than 40 speakers, panelists, startup pitchers at several venues.

A healthcare disrupter's latest move, Accelerators updates and much more.

Former MRA exec, turnaround guy and member of the J.C. Bradford diaspora named.

LaunchTN CEO agrees it'd be great to have more data and analyses about all this.

Gov. Bill Haslam delivers his State of the State Address this evening.

$40MM raise at Claritas, accelerator and startup news, and more from around the state.

Announcement could fuel fresh speculation regarding potential Boyd bid for GOP gubernatorial nomination.

CEO Hulsey outlines steps toward market and investors.

CEO says innovation can indeed be done competitively in low-margin sectors.

A fresh dozen items from around the state of interest to the venture sector.

[updated] 2016 rocks with appealing events statewide.

Based on criteria set in place at the outset, the capital-formation experiment now formally has a cloud over it.

[updated] NCN is most concerned about the Series A hurdle for startups in the Nashville area.

[updated] Former Pathfinder exec is CEO in the business that got running start in Centerstone.

Another regional accelerator goes-it alone, capital formation numbers, and more.

Boyd & Brock of LaunchTN respond on sustainability, Healthcare, Rural Metrics and more.

[Updated] New entity focuses on "underserved" small and medium-sized businesses.

International and national attendees gather in Nashville to focus on blockchain.

A new platoon of civic-minded influentials picks-up the challenge.

Speakers discuss investor interest in blockchain, and Nashville's preparation for HealthIT leadership.

VU spawns Predictgov, Clayton Associates, REDCap Cloud update, NextGxDx raise, Project Healthcare, The TENN and more.

VTC For the 14th year, investors, entrepreneurs, strategic corporates meld at FedEx Institute.

More than a dozen nuggets from around the state.

After six years at ECD agency, Tennessee native returns to private sector.

VTC New accelerator likely to go operational in October.

VTC New Lab-embedded program to be detailed today.

Maxwell, Bailey comment on technologies' interrelationship ahead of Oct. 3 event

Entrepreneurs who exited America Access Transport for logistics, transportation startup program.

TriStar and Innovation Institute leaders 'get along well as human beings'

[Updated] 11 items from around the state of interest to techies, investors, entrepreneurs, et al.

The annual Chamber, EC lists of competing entrants.

EVAmore, AgLaunch, Stony Creek Colors, BunkerLabs accelerator for Veterans have news.

Response to Brookings Institution researchers will require deep knowledge.

Research and services for VNC Members and prospective Members focused on Nashville and the Mid-South.

[Updated] Brookings' findings are now available for review here.

IPO, private equity, regardless of the course, there may be a way to preserve the vision.

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (TTDC), aka Launch Tennessee, fills posts.

Researchers need Nashvillians' help in assay of spin-off activity in Nashville area.

(updated) The CellJournalist veterans have brought another startup to the starting-line, this time in marketing software.

New NTC CEO and Health IT strategy coming, VC motives, Noro-Moseley exec, Women Angels coalesce and more.

[Updated] Shifting burden allows focus on Jumpstart, where his passion lies.

[updated] Opioid abuse crisis is latest driver in startup business opportunity.

VTC Boomer aging, story-telling and training needs in industry verticals and rising use of social media, help make the case.

VTC Chattanooga startup made very strategic pivot, and builds bizdev presence in Nashville.

[updated] Long-time Nashville resident Kelso rather not relocate, but needs Tech-savvy investors.

Racing toward the future, Nashville and TN innovators and businesses must be prepared.

[updated] A baker's dozen oughta-reads on startups and capital from around the state.

That old chestnut, Film-TV industry production incentives, gets a fresh take.

VTC ORNL-UT-linked Peter Fuhr is now advisor to the startup he founded.

Group working from Nashville EC plans to draw more investors in from the sidelines.

[Updated] Chad Marcum begins to reveal details of his team, model, strategy and roll-out plans.

Pitches with social enterprise at their hearts will be made Thursday at free event.

John Bass, CEO of HCA's InVivoLink, has joined the Blockchain expedition.

[updated] Local Bunker Labs crew is gaining momentum, enjoying network effect.

[updated] Nashville entrepreneurship 2.0? Capraises, possible startup trouble, Krajicek venture tips and more.

Question mark hangs over Nashville's shot at being a Consumer startup breeder.

TORCH of Chattanooga won the prize.

100s of apps reviewed for coveted spots in 2 programs - with app window open on another June 1.

LTN aims to draw 900, including perhaps 100 investors to its 4th annual conclave in Nashville.

Sandbox, Brentwood Capital, Citigroup, NEA, EDG Partners execs share views.

VTC Innovation seeds begin sprouting, as first startups recruited.

Tech-dev exec, active Angel with Bioenergy interests surveys the region.

VTC Teams arriving for array of Memphis accelerators.

More than 50 entrepreneurs represented in companies in flock of Memphis accelerators.

[Sale confirmed] New money, strategic inflection, or much hubbub about nothing? Time will tell.

American Sentinel veteran takes the helm in Music City.

VTC Chattanooga's ramping-up for a feverish startup season.

Michael Burcham's term as NACIE co-chair ends in October.

Developers studying HudsonAlpha and other innovation centers.

This roundup features Amplion, HCCA, CouncilCapital, John Murdock, Joe Kustelski, Proton and more.

[Updated] About 16 years into his mission, CEO Renkis gears for Internet of Things video leadership.

VTC Grady Vanderhoofven is likely to lead the repurposed nonprofit and some allies.

VTC Two years after a successful exit from logistics business, a new venture launches.

Founder presses ahead with no native Tennessee capital, other than her own.

VTC - [Updated] Two years after a successful exit from logistics business, a new venture launches.

Updates on VU venture staff, raises by SmartFurniture and RelevanceCapital and more.

VTC Chairman of Knox-based company is also Haslam Administration's ECD chief.

Some new public-private stratagems for commercialization may emerge this spring and summer.

[Updated] 17 competitions on 10 Tennessee campuses are admitted.

VTC P2S-Covenant JV tackles Big Data analytics for array of verticals.

A fourth cohort of startups is likely to be invited to Knoxville, but timeline TBD.

Sign-up: Gatto, Meisner, Perdue, Polk et al on roster for Software companies' financial success.

[updated] TN's pro-entrepreneurship legislation, a $4MM JourneyPure raise, and more.

[Updated] Team says rapid Angel-investor enlistment is one reason this is a 'W' for region's LifeSciences

VU event, Fintech startup, Randy Boyd on ECD priorities, INCITE and accelerator cos.

[updated] Nashville's first woman as Mayor eyes opportunities, five months into her term.

As INCITE comes to halt, we take at look at the ground that's been covered.

[updated] Treading carefully to 'get program right', industry aims for step-by-step progress.

The local shortage of computer science, other engineering talent oft-cited, while recruiters swarm.

[updated] Two Vanderbilt alumni target celeb-streamers who seek shares in 200MM fan universe.

Year-round push involves Google for Entrepreneurs and Village Capital.

VTC Boutique investment banking firm in Chattanooga eyes Florida, Carolinas.

[updated] North Carolina-based entrepreneur and scholar begins work April 1.

VTC Raising capital to support deploying TORCH router, as sector entrants multiply.

[updated] New entrant may vie with techno-culture chronicler Hark and maybe Southern Alpha

With 3686 ahead, new University and Researcher programs, weaker capital ecosystem and more

[updated] Prepared for change, EC CEO has already sketched-out 2016 strategy.

Tennessee execs comment on Jumpstart Foundry founders' criticism of accelerator model.

Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney are creating an important fund, and exit accelerator universe.

Updates on investors, startups and ideas with ties to our region.

[updated] ECD Commissioner Randy Boyd expresses strong support for bill enrolled this week.

State-backed programs like TNInvestco 'have a place', but capital complaints seem exaggerated.

Serial entrepreneur shifts to lead VC fund stressing operator experience and regional focus.

Within Haslam Cabinet, ECD Commissioner shapes policy-program options for Chief.

A stream of for-profit benefit corp filings may flow toward State window that opened earlier today.

[updated] Williamson County aims to breed its Tech sector, leverages NEC resources

[updated] Its Angel ranks could rise to 50 in 2016, and it may do a half-dozen deals.

Breast cancer target, regulatory progress and further capital raise action likely.

TNInvestco, Bill Frist, Accolade, eClinic, Clayton Associates, Pharos Capital, Infusense, Celgentek and more.

[Updated] nPhase CEO identified. Software with global users and a serious track record is a friendly target.

VTC State's AgLaunch initiative should get a boost, along with allies.

Here's an update on salient capital raises and related.

[updated] CEO McQuigg has had quite a journey. Now, he sees a global opportunity.

VTC Commercializing the UT brand, localizing entertainment with streaming audio

Updated No matter where you are in Tennessee, you'll want to consider many of these.

[Updated] Refurbished laws strengthen companies, spur professionals, build State repute.

[Updated] Partnership would support a network of investors and entrepreneurs.

CEO Chris Ferrell says plans not firm yet for SA.

Nashville startup has scenario for Seed and for a series of letter-rounds.

[Updated] Nashville VC continues building its healthcare portfolio.

Relocated Michigander rips-off startup's stealth cloak to seek growth fuel.

Experience, expertise and continuity seem reflected in selections.

[updated] Strategic buys, if any, would follow organic growth and await sector consolidation.

Step by step, ECD agent LaunchTN charts a fresh path forward on knotty issue.

The state's accelerator-linked ecosystem continues to evolve, it seems.

Growth prospects are TBD, but there's be an old hand locally at the tiller.

Initiatives complement Rural EDev Task Force and operate under Fund umbrella.

Third Cohort of Master Accelerator Program Kicks Off Oct. 21

Rapid, but selective hiring, while software development runs apace toward V2 debut.

Three leaders' separate comments illuminate a common thread of concern.

[Updated] Too many Rural communities are not sharing in Tennessee's economic momentum, they say.

Here's the up-to-date listing of presenting companies.

Questions about institutional GPs' reporting get fresh attention in some quarters.

The past two FY's have seen VU IP embedded in startups in several sectors.

Serial entrepreneur says he's preparing to 'chase his passion' for venture.

Charlie Brock shares his topmost objectives, and we review a bit of the agenda.

[updated] Expanding portfolios, going into CEO Charlie Brock's third year onboard.

Two VCs and allied institutions seek your opinions on state's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

[updated] Having raised $10.5MM in Angel capital, CEO says the company had room negotiate with VC

Entrepreneur Center collaborates with publishing group to enter new accelerator vertical

Iconic Nashville tech company seems to be plumping for a strategic move

VTC Tech platform aims to crowd-out dusty paper-based legal paperwork processes.

Charlie Corts executes on convertibles, ahead of larger round.

With the closing of its Fund IV, Frontier activity here may rise.

Still under wraps, but a startup team you know may be about to get great exposure.

LaunchTN has described each of the startup's presenting during 36|86, reprinted here.

Actionable business opportunities, plus a discount code right here.

They're not 'stealthy', just bent on growth in a market with shifting winds.

Venture-backed edo's new CEO is based in Chicago.

[Updated] Investors bide their time, to catch the wave they see building.

VTC Tech-driven Dan Marcum pushes new program forward.

Wearing the accelerator's new healthcare colors, Jumpstart jockeys are at the post.

[updated] Financing spurs Type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver programs

Steve Case, Jim Lackey, Sal Novin, Marc Guthrie, PE gig -- and the late Dave Chapman.

[update] The vast potential of the global IoT market has many players in a virtual land rush.

Bio veteran Jim Monsor leads pilot effort to deepen TN's startup resources

New CEO and founding chairman are apparently planning an aggressive push.

XMi unit is sector agnostic, but expects to see plenty of healthcare.

[Updated] Veteran Nashville search entrepreneur said to be among new owners.

VTC Seed, Early- and Growth-stage startups may all benefit from USDA RBIC effort.

Co-founder says Seed money seems more likely to come for the Coast.

Bootstrapping event may be about to get a reboot.

All program offerings are to be subjected to diligence befitting the next EC phase.

Exec sees new digs, job growth, sales - plus cultural + media challenges.

This Nashville startup is having an impact felt as far away as Zambia.

VTC It's not lore that propels this institution's reputation as a place whence problem-solvers come.