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Yet another potentially blockchain-centric venture apparently got some lift in Music City.

Decades after busking in Paris, adopting a child in Nepal and building brands for others, Nashvillian unfurls new banner.

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

State and regional events of interest.

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.

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

Company's $3.35MM capital infusion from Claritas Capital to help expand footprint and advance technology.

Firm's investor-relations director sees great opportunity, great lifestyle in Nashville area.

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

Nashville Entrepreneur Center's third chief seems opportunity to 'leapfrog' some other cities.

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

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.

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

CEO Baxter: MEDarchon is tracked by potential suitors outside Nashville.

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

Startup is priority for Memphis native, as she pursues strategic partners, mulls capital and advisors.

Not long out of Belmont University, young entrepreneur envisions string of ventures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

14 accolades awarded during annual event.

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

CEO Hulsey outlines steps toward market and investors.

Expanded quarters and event space could raise nonprofit NTC's community profile.

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

[updated] 2016 rocks with appealing events statewide.

Here they are for 2016.

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.

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

70 techies have completed coding studies via Nashville's newest training entrant.

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

[Updated] Blockchain initiatives now said to be expanding in Nashville.

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

Minimum 10 years' sector experience is prerequisite.

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.

More than a dozen nuggets from around the state.

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

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.

Response to Brookings Institution researchers will require deep knowledge.

Time is money, not every meeting's worthwhile, but these warrant your scrutiny.

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.

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.

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

[updated] Native Nashville entrepreneur presses forward after classic rethink.

[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.

Andrew McGarrity now leads digital group in Tennessee Book Company (Ingram).

HealthIT entrepreneur Eric Winter signs-on for another startup rodeo.

VTC Long-term capital strategy and exit options await gaining further traction.

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

Departing tech-centric Bay Area, co-founder cites Nashville's numerous advantages.

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

[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.

[Updated with recruiter] The nonprofit announced Huddleston's September departure this morning.

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

LaunchTN has upped the ante, producing a cohesive package of certain fun and likely wisdom.

Johnson City duo is way down the road with their techdev, ahead of investor pitch.

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

American Sentinel veteran takes the helm in Music City.

Cautious handling by proponents seems likely to advance state programs, stepwise.

Chairman/CEO says company can be in Top 10 ranks nationally by EOY16.

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

[Sale updated] Entrepreneur says youth need to develop 'hunger' to accomplish goals.

Entrepreneurs have their eyes on the prize, and future investment in other startups.

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

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

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

[Updated] Deadline for SE Regional Capital Connections event is April 29.

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

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

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

More speaker announcements, with event just a month away!

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

Founder Goldsmith cites steady growth in first-to-market effort.

[updated] Raises by SertintyONE, Lincor, MedPass and others updated here.

Prominent business group announces next cohort of leaders.

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

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

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

[updated] Performance payments could reach $11MM, all hands benefit, says co-owner.

NTC marks another year with competitive awards for excellence.

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

Nearly 50 Metro students applied for the new program, which is in pilot.

VTC The nonprofit will seek to shift program assets and staff to other organizations.

LifeSci Network seeks mentors and mentee companies, eyes event on Capital.

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

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

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

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] Current and former military personnel are invited to form-up Thursday at the EC.

Still fully engaged Postdoc Fellow has entrepreneurial vision.

[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.

Complimentary and paid registrations for this unprecedented event are being taken now.

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

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

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

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.

VTC Commercializing the UT brand, localizing entertainment with streaming audio

With EC as primary Kauffman liaison, EC and others will spur local entrepreneurial innovation.

CEO Chris Ferrell says plans not firm yet for SA.

[updated] Veteran entrepreneur and exec educator proves his story has wheels.

New services for Veterans who aim to become entrepreneurial troopers may lie ahead.

[Updated] Nashville VC continues building its healthcare portfolio.

Healthcare analytics player follows $5MM raise with a smaller, possible bridge move.

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

Seed to B-round scenario begins to emerge, with pharmacogenetic testing a driver.

Experience, expertise and continuity seem reflected in selections.

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

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

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

[updated] Unprecedented C-level Software industry event set for March 16, 2016.

Advocate of organic growth and taut planning follows his North Star.

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.

[updated] Moving cautiously, CEO Bryan Huddleston preps for increased NTC influence.

A Nashville investment banker is among new members of TTDC/LTN.

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

[Updated] Who knows, such relatively stealthy encounters may be underway, daily.

Deadline July 10 - St. Louis accelerator ramps-up for Fall Cohort.

Two years after Jeff Cornwall stepped-away from CE, it has a lengthy agenda.

[updated 10:21a] Belmont students keeping moving toward launch, with deep advisory bench.

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

[updated McBee promoted] Perhaps it is Fate that lends a hand in figuratively connecting Pandoland and 36:86

Founder views new entrants to Internet of Things market as validation.

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

Presenting in 36|86 next month, startup targets TN, then TX and beyond.

Actionable business opportunities, plus a discount code right here.

[Updated] David Condra and investors bide their time, to catch the wave they see building.

VTC Tech-driven Dan Marcum pushes new program forward.

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

We take a pause to contemplate the event-driven fun that lies ahead.

[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.

Next, Gov. Haslam's signature could encourage those considering public good.

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

Bootstrapping event may be about to get a reboot.

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

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

[Updated] When it's representatives hit the General Assembly, they'll bring a clear agenda.

National and State workforce- and innovation-oriented initiatives link TN cities.

VTC Accelerator's regional mission to be continued after 3 years at Tullahoma.

[updates] Optio is building talent base in Nashville

David Trainer says distortions in financial reporting are often overlooked, to investors' detriment.

[updated] Though relo'd from Nashville to Portland, CEO keeps eye on Nashville.

[updated] Smithwick says early market penetration signals 'time to step on the gas'.

Founder on a mission sees world of opportunity, with a dash of charlatanism, here and there.

Sector veteran Pete Scully leads the reconstituted company, which aims for rapid growth.

ADDED Speaker - An unprecedented program designed to illuminate opportunities.

Steady-as-she-goes seems to be the watchboard at cautious, high-performing pension plan.

The small NTC must weigh carefully its forays into State and Federal policy-shaping.

[updated] Accelerator grad moving toward an inflection point, and Healthbox tweaks its model.

Education content and assessment are hot segments that Ingram seems to eye.

Commissioner now also presides over board of Tennessee Technology Development Corp.

[updated] Litigation, uncertainty over INCITE funding, turnover and more.

NTC may get a head of steam following its annual Awards confab.

Execs from Digital Reasoning, Rustici and State Economic Development are highlighted.

VTC First exit for the fund affiliated with Memphis-based MB Venture Partners.

Ipreo Holdings continues acquisitions following its buy of Nashville-based ShareholderInsite

Serial entrepreneur Joe Maxwell among those enthusiastic about new FinTech focus.

VTC In the red-hot mobile payments space, this startup has Master Mentors.

The e-signature company has its team and some advisors already in place for a capital move.

[Updated 5 March] This entrant to the red-hot sector is banking on rapid B2B growth.

Two Tennessee-born science-centered companies are united

[updated] Google Glass is not a large blip on this startup's radar, thus far.

[updated] Only rudimentary financial and compliance reporting was explicitly called for by law

Serial entrepreneur maps-out a fast track for his Internet of Things entry

VTC: Rutherford County Technology Council said forming 30 miles from Nashville

[Updated 15 June 2015] With nearly 40 investors aboard, Shmerling's Angel network gains traction.

$300K Seed raise could target Angels in Cincinnati, as well as Tennessee

[Updated] Private equity firm with $200MM capital managed, seeks to increase its opportunities

There's a least one TNInvestco that isn't yet exhausted, and is still looking for investible deals

[updated] Board named. Nashville's role with a transformative Tech-standards player

VTC: Effort continues to build LifeSciences to critical mass and influence in TN

A zealous, hard-working entrepreneur is the champion of Marathon Motors' history

UPDATED Entrepreneur aims to win; 'location thing' often a problem when Coastal VCs chat.

Since opinions are hard to monetize, leaders statewide seek new sources of momentum

[updated] Protecting personal health information resident in electronic medical records is startup's timely focus.

Updates on Endorsee, Sagents, Tandum, EO Nashville, PBM365, Back Porch Group, Exile.

'Massive' growth opportunities projected in its core business, plus product and concierge-unit gains.

Sharing our perspective on the challenges associated with covering the next potential TNInvestco debate.

Serial entrepreneur doesn't understand why the Tech sector consolidation is so hesitant.

[Yes is answer] Might JSF become a single-vertical startup accelerator? TN HiMSS unveils new program identity.

With products defined, this startup aims to cut through the 'Big Data' hype.

Canadian company takes minority stake, co-founder former Gov. Phil Bredesen remains significant shareholder

VTC Firm will continue bio/investment pace, likely to eye yet another fund in coming years

Yahoo! Finance Columnist Michael Santoli, entrepreneur Tod Fetherling among speakers

[update] JSF-bred startup's eventual exit sale will follow years of development and marketing push

[updated] 20-year-old entrepreneur surrounded by quite a roster of investors, advisors

JSF co-founder Vic Gatto leaves little to imagination in describing JSF's bigtime stride.

JSF co-founder Vic Gatto leaves little to imagination in describing JSF's bigtime stride.

Jumpstart Foundry creator offers perspective on expanding Vanderbilt University relationship.

Nonprofit seeks passionate leader for sponsored civic, professional programs

ISTS is not likely to sell, but CSD is open to entrepreneurial partnership or stake sale

Entrepreneurial Nashville physician, a strategic advisor and a startup CTO rally Seed investors

TCRS PE program seems to be maintaining its investment pace.

[updated] Serial media entrepreneur Dan Hammond knows way 'round venture kitchen.

[updated] Dan Hogan earned his stripes in healthcare delivery, aims to win stars in predictive analytics

Capital vs Culture may be the main event when entrepreneurs, investors go head to head

Updated: End of the road for much-promoted company? Further capital raises are ahead for the Nashville startup.

Founder sees slew of logical future bidders from ranks of strategic corporates

Capital raise considered, and a fifth venture may tackle custom IT talent development

[updated] Sal Novin suggests recruiting hyper-talented individuals takes authenticity, not slogans

Agency's entrepreneurship director seems to have caught the bug.

Series A Updated - Jeremy Bolls' startup goes after one of the biggest players' share, but not 'just to make a buck'

John Ingram asks the founder of AOL about ways to 'disrupt' politics-as-usual.

It remains to be seen what Tennessee investors, entrepreneurs act upon, if anything

Index delivers composite image of state's economic development, innovation status

Brannon, Jarratt team to scale-up their proven business model.

The state retirement fund's venture capital allocations seem to be gaining momentum

Collaboration leverages VC Solidus, Jumpstart, CapitalTN and other allies

With events proliferating in Nashville, NashvillePost exec seems poised to fly.

[updated] CBS Sports Digital buys 24/7 Sports, led by Shannon Terry.

Eric Dobson plans to recapitalize, scale-up the Angel network born in Music City

ACG shares its criteria and recent portfolio additions

The votes are in for the 2013 NTC Awards!

President James Stover says company has good talks with potential strategic partners

VTC President James Stover says company has good talks with potential strategic partners

Competition is fierce, but that has yet to douse these entrepreneurs' plans.

Here's more information on startups that'll have berths in StartupVillage June 12-13

The real test may be a $10MM capital round not so far away.

The Fourth is a long way off, but the fireworks begin in 3 weeks

[updated] Crews PE role formalized after months as interim at TCRS.

Brentwood sister company is among allies for Oak Ridge-linked startup

VC opens new chapter amid a climate of lingering dread and anticipation

TTDC now seems to be fully staffed to further pro-venture programs

[Update merger] Payday lenders have created high-profile painpoints that this startup aims to disrupt

Council doubles-down on mail-order institutional pharmacy startup

In a down economy, this startup aims to serve underemployed recent grads and their parents

Long-rumored 'for sale', ENA and CEO of 10 years open new chapter

Fred Goad, Eric Satz, Beth Seigenthaler: entrepreneurs older and newer are hard at-work

There are some new faces among the 'usual suspects' applying at INCITE Fund

[EMIDS update Dec. 5, 2013] Maybe it's time to focus on something more than our reported shortage of coders

As entrepreneurial tide keeps rising, accelerators and Angels test their wings

[Updated] Law-tethered entrepreneur thinks e-discovery vein is far from mined-out

[updated] Two Vanderbilt grads prepare to raise more capital for their crash-notification system

[Updated] Young company already has a lot of history behind it, in celebrity gaming niche.

[updated] High Net Worth (HNW) individuals and their data-buried advisors are targeted

Case Foundation CEO Jean Case joined StartupTN CEO Michael Burcham and others for anniversary observances

Updated: Rock Morphis and David McClellan are adding tons of dry powder to their healthcare venture arsenal.

Technology that 'puts the music business in a box' is the opening entry from this startup

Jozef Nuyens and partners plant a venture flag in Tennessee, and demonstrate broader reach

[Updated] Martin Companies leads round, Boston-based CEO says startup is getting traction

Just days after parent HIG added to its management team, Tri-Star reports it has begun one of Tennessee's larger recent fund raises

Veterans of one of Nashville's earliest digital startups set higher goals, and one sets-off for a new challenge

There are more Angels among us that most of us realize; one of his holdings is preparing for a C Round

[UPDATED] A newly created healthcare fund gives the nod to a Nashville startup, plus updates from XMi, Shareable Ink and more

ACG plans to open five new city chapters soon; for now, its Memphis outpost is semi-shuttered

Scholar and entrepreneur will co-found molecular diagnostics startup in Nashville

Executive transitions, capital raises, alliances and innovations.

[Updated 7 December 2013] Angel sees numerous exits ahead from among more on the 25 companies already in his portfolio

Claritas has been broadening its footprint in a number of ways, not content to be just another regional VC. But, no details.

Bottorff-, Gambill-led firm is amassing quite a healthcare brain trust

Leadership shift was accomplished August 19, with Hagerty now chairman of TTDC

[Sale updated] Early-stage company has room for further capital recruitment, as it aims to leverage rising interest in electronic health records-related technology

[CEO departure] Sixth CEO brings national perspective, oversees an NTC on shifting economic, educational and professional terrain.

Nashville leader says the sometimes controversial program is 'worthwhile experiment' in jobs creation.

[Updated capraise] Nashville will be testbed for service matching users with opps to 'work, play, do good'

Strategic allies will include marketing, PR and healthcare strategy firms, among others

Nashville VC's Oak Ridge affiliate has focused one of its startups on commercializing 'the Moses effect'

The man, the plan, the brand...an energetic entrepreneur with a flair for promotion may typify players who 'leave it all on the field'

[name change] Chattanooga entrepreneurs are looking to score in the social media, lifestyle space

In Nashville's highly charged entrepreneurial atmosphere, this partnership aims to create both heat and light

Medical devices may get a boost from the collaboration of two life-science weighted funds and an innovation driver

Law firm broadens its already sizeable footprint, plants flag in dealing with early-stage ventures

Another 'complaining' serial entrepreneur is having trouble retiring, as one venture happily leads to another

New chair at lifesciences association..Parental Health update.. Bredesen aide moves.. Silicon Ranch and Venture Incite add staff.. PE investors disappear after liquidation.. bio-entrepreneurs..more

The news coincides with launch of the Obama Administration's StartUP America program in the U.S. and helps fulfill Solidus' TNInvestco strategy.

One CEO says 'meaningful use' may be the Y2K of this decade, and these firms see opportunities

Knoxville-based ad-streaming venture has fresh perspective regarding TN investment in technology startups

For more than a decade, this e-signature innovator has found champions amid adversity

ICA's strategic alliances may have put this VU spin-out in good position in the race for EHR market share

A stalemate on reform of healthcare policy and reimbursements may provide stability that will embolden fence-sitters

Gen. Assembly gets Film bill..CredenceHealth..Busy Debut exec..M&A panel..Burch firm partners..Hedge fund operator..HMS, Bondware appointments..

[updated] StudioNow fundraising again, years after being bought by AOL

New healthcare technology push rumored, start-up said relocating to Nashville, as activity heats up

Energy and ideas abound among a sample of Nashville healthcare, investment and technology executives rounded-up in just the past few days

Four business leaders formed the core of group that picked the NEC's inaugural board

Information services exec joins mostly shrouded local firm still seeking to leverage its IP and its government-contracting origins

Developers may think they're only toiling in obscurity, but they may well be under the observant eye of local VCs and Angels

[updated] HealthStream co-founder's latest technology play aims to awaken sleeping value in medical niche

Online startup previously won $1.2MM from friends and family to marry kids, music and education

UPDATED The capital pool might grow to $200MM; State officials are said to have held private meetings with group of TNInvestco players

Nashville Angels and TNInvestco winner among targets of much-touted Nooga startup

At left, Dr. Harry Jacobson

At left, Ken Woody

At left, Denny Bottorff

Warning TNInvestco's not enough, TTDC hopes to keep its mission alive, maybe by spinning-off new ventures