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VC: Innova Memphis RBIC pursues $75MM Ag Innovation Fund VI

VC: Innova Memphis RBIC pursues $75MM Ag Innovation Fund VI

Will seasoned investors find Ag-tech one of the safer harbors amid shifting economic winds?

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Jumpstart Foundry fund eyes $6.5M via general solicitation

Jumpstart Foundry fund eyes $6.5M via general solicitation

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

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Joe Maxwell
Joe Maxwell

FINTOP CEO: SV Bank vibrations are 'wake-up call' for venture-sector actors

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

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Governor proposes funds for TN GO push by TN ECD, UT, TVA, ORNL, VU

Governor proposes funds for TN GO push by TN ECD, UT, TVA, ORNL, VU

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

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CEO Kyle Wailes MBA
CEO Kyle Wailes MBA

Martin-, Heritage-backed Wellvana raises $64.5MM with SVB Securities assist

[updated] Whether buyers or seller, the raise comes as more than one observer sees a wave of sector consolidation ahead.

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The Alchemist Accelerator
The Alchemist Accelerator

Alchemist Accelerator propels Memphis Hub alongside Epicenter, Ridgeline

Influential Bay Area accelerator reserves seats in global accelerator for qualified businesses.

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TNECD's Stuart McWhorter
TNECD's Stuart McWhorter

Tennessee approved for $116M+ via US Treasury's SSBCI initiative

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

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Launch Tennessee recruiting Director of Commercialization

Launch Tennessee recruiting Director of Commercialization

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation dba Launch Tennessee is making a signal hire.

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WINNERS! Nashville tech startups, enterprises + pro's vie for NTC laurels

WINNERS! Nashville tech startups, enterprises + pro's vie for NTC laurels

[Updated 16 Feb 2023 with winners] Judges' experience, victories, scars and hard-earned wisdom help sort Greater Nashville region's talent pool.

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Claritas Capital invests alongside Emerald Plus ally in Web3.0-M&E

Claritas Capital invests alongside Emerald Plus ally in Web3.0-M&E

Claritas busy with SEC filings and stealthy moves to build new portfolio with 'cultural relevance', and market potential.

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LaunchTN leverages State, EDA funding to spark Nashville EC and Proof Programs industry networks for Fintech, Consumer Products

LaunchTN leverages State, EDA funding to spark Nashville EC and Proof Programs industry networks for Fintech, Consumer Products

[Updated] Network teams led by Jane Allen and Michael Robinson will be unwrapping details soon.

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RFP details for funding TN Fintech, Consumer Products networks

RFP details for funding TN Fintech, Consumer Products networks

Here's the original description of the new programs' funding and expectations.

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CEO Tasia Malakasis
CEO Tasia Malakasis

CEO: The Company Lab taking fast lane to Sustainable Mobility leadership

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

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Chair, Rep. Patsy Hazlewood
Chair, Rep. Patsy Hazlewood

TN ECD-Launch Tennessee may be one step away from $117MM SSBCI grant

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

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CEO Mike Uchrin
CEO Mike Uchrin

Updating Mike Uchrin-led Monogram Health's latest growth-capital raise

Updated 9 Jan. 2023: VC expands its portfolio with its entrepreneur in residence at the helm.

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Tyler Tech's Silas Deane
Tyler Tech's Silas Deane

Fintech entrepreneur Silas Deane relishes momentum in Tyler Technologies

Resolute businessman enthusiastic about Mid-TN and others in TN and mid-South advancing entrepreneurship, particularly in fintech.

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Jan Schlueter
Jan Schlueter

Venture Notes - December 7, 2022

Venture bullets: DARVIS, Dropper, SeeSnap, Rockmont, Simple Solutions, AngelEye, HotPoppy, Campus Protein, AgLaunch, SmartRIA and more.

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Dive In's Christina Sass
Dive In's Christina Sass

Venture Notes - December 1, 2022

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

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BuildWitt's Aaron Witt
BuildWitt's Aaron Witt

Venture Notes - November 17, 2022

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

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CEO Claire Crunk MSN
CEO Claire Crunk MSN

Venture Notes - Nov. 15, 2022

A baker's-dozen of venture updates, including ClearTrack, TraceFemcare, Writerly, Invergarry, Swingzen and more.

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