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Summit III speakers' savvy, calibrated comments may contain 'signals' for domestic and global listeners.

Founder's early track record and discipline of 'value lens' investing may be generating sustained momentum.

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

Founder-CEO's renewed focus on roles of voice and expression part of launch impetus.

[updated] Such small steps as this often lead somewhere interesting.

Labordemic hits employers recovering from COVID19 pressures + workers drive for upskilling, certification and licensing.

New Strategic Limited Partner says Altitude is a 'good fit', given it understands how to add value beyond capital.

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

A fresh look at Nashville innovation-entrepreneurship ecosystem, and specifically EC ties, seems in-the-offing.

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

What Happens in Music City Serves the World.

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.

Edtech and healthcare SaaS veteran with stripes in credentialing, training and other businesses offers advice.

Updated 17 April 2024 - Institute announced. Chancellor says VU has strategic advantage in confronting challenges in a 'networked world'.

Through it all, this groundbreaking tech founder's journey spanned decades.

[updated] Amid sector consolidation, Wellvana financings now total at least $150MM.

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

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

Vanderbilt University pulls the trigger on funding for trio of faculty- and affiliate-led companies.

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]

Private equity execs and their strategic investors set sail on next fund amid crosswinds.

Early-growth startup with EBITDA enters third phase of life amid growing environmental concerns.

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

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

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

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

[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.

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

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

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.

$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.

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

Updating PathGroup Recap | Lirio | Ursa Health | Thynk Health | Unity Wellness | EasyVet | Artemis | Iron Path | TSG.Mammoth

Continuing-ed content purveyor also sees Series A + diverse markets ahead in U.S. and beyond.

Venture updates on new Funds, raises in Fintech, Music-Ent, Wealth, LifeSci, HCare, Media, HRtech, blockchain and other arenas.

[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.

Backed/advised by key players, firm hits quick first close, attracts Kleiner Perkins veteran Deshpande

Expanding team and advisors include Nashville serial healthcare entrepreneur Joe Hutts

The challenges are real, but this mission-oriented entrepreneur is 'grateful for the journey'.

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

Dozens of updates on capraises, new funds, exec moves, startups and more.

Its $25M Series A in-hand, its healthcare- and tech-deep board, investors and management chart an ambitious path.

Nashville HC venture veteran marshals team and money to sort hundreds of potential targets, against the clock.

With discipline and fresh capital, firm aims for control investments up to $30MM per firm in businesses that match its criteria.

B2B2C startup confirms convertible raise ahead of a Series C, expands services, values leverage of GM and other strategics.

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.

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

Optimized nutrition startup producing revenue, eyes roadmap + milestones, with a possible A-round ahead.

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

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.

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,

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

Eighteen updates on startups, capital raises, and more from TN, KY, ALA

Founders emerged from Pandemic Pivot with fresh view of prospects for curated talent and tech-supported deals.

A simple question, because the issue of early-stage capital formation in TN probably warrants further discussion.

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

New organization promises to raise even further Meharry's regional and national standing among innovators.

Couple-dozen bulletins on spacs, letter rounds, startups, innovators, execs in motion, resources from around the ecosystem

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.

Current and future startups being spawned by TTO focused on commercializing innovation.

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

Nashville serial fintech entrepreneur gears-up to create, own and-or advise SaaS companies in multiple segments.

[Updated] Serial healthcare entrepreneur stacks C-round capital for TEND business from his Tennessee base.

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.

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

PE-backed fintech, services company expands role as consumers, providers seek solutions.

UPDATED Advisors in place, early conversations with potential investors underway, founder seeks increased market traction.

TN IPO enlarges, Pharos and other VC updates, plus action in spacs, fintech, insuretech, sports odds and more.

EQHA plans for offering come after long period of scant IPO activity in healthcare services sector.

Michigan entrepreneur discovering Nashville's robust healthcare venture ecosystem.

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

Platform company draws Greater Nashville venture, policy veterans + mulls further advisors and capital options.

[Updated] With Data/AI target filter, former Google CEO preps to lead SPAC sortie into healthtech, fintech, consumer internet and marketplace

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

With perilous Winter ahead, startup continues support of response to COVID19, while preparing for 'next pandemic'.

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.

20 pieces of evidence that startup-, innovation- and deal-oriented folks find plenty to like in Kentucky.

New CEO for pro-veterans entrepreneurship efforts focuses on quality services, programs, true community impact.

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

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

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

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

[updated] CEO Beth Krauklis and Nashville cofounders seek rapid adoption, take blockchain partner, anticipates VC interest.

A veteran of tough slogs, CEO sees lift in enterprise demand for critical care monitoring of seniors in communities.

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

Music innovation push, startup scouts, fintech, Y-Combinator entrant, Angel Tax Credit takers, partnerships, exec moves, resources + more...

Tennessee native, VU EE grad takes vision from startup to exit in under 4 years, still embracing both risk and calling.

New CEO charts rapid path toward 40 markets, says indie physician model both disruptive, scalable

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] Data science, machine learning tech and prediction services startup brings to bear its SDOH learning curve.

[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.

Specialized early-stage tech-centric ventures with market-entry challenges have 7 potential new allies.

Serial entrepreneur leverages technology create by Vanderbilt University investigators.

Whether public or privately held, prospective strategic partners' financial durability warrants examination.

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.

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

New technology enables most website owners to get a piece of action in ticket-marketing arena.

[updated] Frist discloses details about what's under the hood of the healthtech startup now in stealth mode.

CEO Timothy Darrah will present his company to the Vanderbilt Ventures Group this month.

Black female CEO shares 'what it takes' and underscores listening and learning, no matter what.

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

[Updated 25 Nov 2020] Healthcare specialists file on Fund IV companion.

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

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

The five-year-old company has already secured $70MM capital and is at 400 employees.

[Updated] Here is the fullest rundown you'll find on Awards entrants, judges and related matters ahead of this November event.

Scott Ewing offers founders or enterprise owners his 'telltales' for both investors and entrepreneurs.

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

VNC asked EC Chair Emeritus and Search Committee chair to share an update on the search process.

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

Founder says he continues planning for capital raise and Nashville presence.

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

Founder says consumers will transform healthcare; she eyes series of raises, senior hires, partnerships.

Eight teams are enrolled in the Erlanger-Unum-CoLab HealthTech Accelerator.

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

[updated] Medical Decisions team believes it has unique offering, propelled by quality-of-care and economics tailwinds.

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

Serial social-impact entrepreneur creates several potentially investable Pharmacy-related startups.

HealthStream ties-up with early-growth cos, Alphabet-backed Clover hits Music City, a startup's $6MM raise, money for June Medical, HempTenn, BeastBrands, SmartRIA, and much more.

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

Sure, there's some HIT, but also a wide range of products, apps and services in a variety of sectors.

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

Earlier successful exit and relo to homestead in Tennessee helped pave the way for latest gambit.

Entrepreneurship, innovation, social impact, blockchain, networking are threads running in parallel.

CEO maps course for Series A-2, Series B raises and views Goggle and Apple moves as reinforcing vision.

CMI is locked-onto policy and industry developments, as it presses its mission forward.

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

Nashville needs more SaaS startups and talent pool is adequate now for those who engage with ecosystem.

Education champion + entrepreneur is raising Seed capital, mapping growth

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.

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

Franklin entrepreneur says eventual IPO is only exit option he's focused on, given global demand for ID assurance.

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

Co-founders see sector receptive to Cloud-linked technology and sensitive to search and review costs.

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

Years of work have prepared Meharry researchers to play influential role by drawing data from Nashville General Hospital.

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

Nashville Technology Council and MTSU demonstrate shortage of tech talent in Middle Tennessee

[update] A unique Tennessee business makes its way step-by-step through SaaS growth-company terrain.

Bolus of funding seems likely to produce tidal surge of momentum in region's innovation economy.

Helping meet tech-talent demand in Nashville beyond, while extending VU brand are among primary goals.

VU Law alum, Case ally and tech-policy veteran shares views on startup regulation, capital, talent, diversity 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.

[Updated] While still growing its $30MM-$50MM growth fund, JSCap adds notches to its moneybelt.

Having raised north of $7MM and bet on nearly two-dozen ventures, firm founders have traction.

Healthtech startup signals emergence from customer validation -- and it's ready to tackle Nashville market.

New ventures in Consumer Goods and in the Gigtank category are to be highlighted.

After three decades in health-sector Finance/Technology, founder makes another run at processes and outcomes.

Here's the skinny on HHS Startup Day in Nashville, cosponsored by NHCC, LSTN, et al.

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

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

More nondilutive capital for data-oriented lifesciences company.

Simplr's $8MM Series A, Resolute and Americoin raises, Blockchain congregating and more.

[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.

Startup commercializing VU IP to reduce injury, death and mitigate $50BN annual medical spend.

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

HealthStream has been minority stakeholder since 2013.

BunkerLabs grad and cofounders pushing forward toward possible capraise.

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

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

Transplanted entrepreneur mulls capital and advisors, preps for full market entry

Innovation growth draws innovation-centric pro's -- VNC poll provides hint of incubent advisor standings.

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

Focusing on success criteria, outcomes takes priority.

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

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

Rawlings pushes toward private beta, Fox scouts for next entrepreneurial opportunity.

IPO and other options are on the table and a decision is likely to be taken in 2018.

[updated] The challenges are real, but two women entrepreneurs declare their determination.

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

[updated] Healthcare IT, solutions and consulting provider has apparently passed a revenue milestone.

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.

Updates on Synchronous Health, Taigan, SkyDropX, Sunset Digital, Integrated Healing Tech and more.

Incubator management plans to keep potential businesses on-pace for development, commercialization.

[updated] Startup has already won key role in creating Canada's digital marketplace for licensing.

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

CEO wasting no time in preparing for push with private-equity backing.

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.

This locally minted Tech entrepreneur and founder is chief rev officer in another newco.

Years after his initial appeal, Waller IP attorney sticks to his guns.

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.

VU seeks reputational gains, greater awareness of research, more diversity.

Global continuing professional education demand is viewed as rising sharply.

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

Former Surgical Development Partners exec takes reins.

Founder spent nearly a decade here earning degrees at Vanderbilt University.

Entrepreneur and investor seems Nashville momentum growing, despite traffic and other concerns.

About two-dozen items ranging from capital raises, bankruptcy to tech transfer.

[updated] Entrepreneur who sold to Trizetto, Cognizant suggests startup traction priority.

Opportunity helps close gap after closure of EC's healthcare cohort accelerator.

Converging activities could raise Nashville profile on global blockchain map.

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

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

The Nashville gamedev community spawns startups like Paden Pierry's.

[Updated] Founded in 2012, startup said last June it was upgrading site, adding team.

Promising transparency, startup brings a concept that seems unprecedented among state startups.

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.

Here they are for 2016.

Journalists to be excluded, Dem's not invited to panel.

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

Expresses confidence stage is set for constructive engagement about insurance exchanges and more.

No Cohort 2 planned for now, but ICG keeps all innovation options on table.

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

[updated] Founder John Wark's NSS aims to make juniors who are the future talent Nashville needs.

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

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

Startup has attracted a Tech Coast Angels participant.

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

[updated] Digital Nashville again operationally dormant. Latest chief was selected 11/14.

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.

Healthcare entrepreneur believes status quo may be no more 'impregnable' than storied city's walls.

VTC New accelerator likely to go operational in October.

A tech-savvy chief executive lays-out what he sees as some hard truths.

Sponsored by BTC, publisher of Distributed Magazine, unprecedented event addresses lawyers' needs.

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

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

[Updated] Advisor says Emma needs more people who have accelerated growth to and beyond $100MM sales.

Within this scientific work are pain-points that could spawn inventions, innovations and startups.

Frontier Capital, Petra Capital, TextRequest, CEAdvisory raise, Pharos Cap, VU Med Innovators, MDSave.

The year-round program for developing innovative companies could advance, once again.

(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.

Woman with international, finance, Angel and other experience to lead next phase of EC alumni network development.

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

Speakers ahead and a Nashville startup joins Louisville healthcare accelerator.

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

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

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.

Music is awash in data, but this product of a partnership shows value-add potential.

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.

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

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

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.

A cohort of healthcare startups will visit each city and ultimately peer-rate investment winners.

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

While talk of industry consolidation and impediments continues, entrepreneurs keep innovating.

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

[Updated] The EC also seeks an Entrepreneur in Residence for the PH initiative.

[Updated] Effort intended to engage student-led startup teams statewide.

Healthcare veteran finding more 'fun' in Transportation startup.

VTC Germ-fighting fabric ready for market in September.

VTC Germ-fighting fabric ready for market in September.

Updated - Nashville's BTCMedia is examining Blockchain in Nashville and St. Louis.

VTC A new Music accelerator program in Memphis has awarded its first money.

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

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.

New York-based principals shed a bit more light on the deal and its origins.

Behavioral Health, particularly addiction treatment, is the launchpad.

VTC Founder and investors express strong confidence in market headway.

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.

VNC Discount: Healthcare consolidation is robust and the landscape rapidly shifting.

VTC PYA's long-standing 'dream' of attracting ORNL talent is paying off in varied forms.

Managing General Partners gives fresh view of region's Healthcare sector.

Helping incumbent retailers adjust to signals of new entrants in their markets.

American Sentinel veteran takes the helm in Music City.

VTC Whether you're a Coder or you've had a brainstorm about better living, check it out.

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

Engineering Dean sees opportunities to address large-scale global needs.

SIIA led by board of execs from within Thomson Reuters, Google, Adobe and others.

Continuing-education content monetization is the mission for this startup.

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

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

Three-year-old company sees mainstream publishing industry with fresh eyes.

Center for Medical Interoperability begins ramping-up its architectural and assessment work.

Presentations augur well for latest Project Music cohort.

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

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

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

CEO Winkelspecht is working with HC customers on proof of concept technologies.

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

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.

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

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

Spying opportunity to speed adoption of evidence-based medicine, startup asserts itself.

[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.

VTC Chattanooga nonprofit behind GigTank365 and CoLab Accelerator pushes ahead.

Four-year-old Cicayda preps for growth and explores M&A possibilities.

Frank Coliano shares the view from one of Nashville's most interesting vantage-points.

A consolidator has been quietly established in Nashville, focusing on an aging-driven sector.

[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.

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

[updated] Entrepreneur says he knows his limits, wants assistive-device mission to succeed.

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

[updated] Advocates believe Healthcare could be linchpin in new cyberindustrial role for Nashville.

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

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

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

Still fully engaged Postdoc Fellow has entrepreneurial vision.

This entrepreneur says she knows major Travel operators needs well.

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.

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

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

For those hoping companies will leverage TN assets, Eve Steigerwalt is among key contacts.

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.

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

[updated] Startup greenlighted with patient capital, golden Roladexes.

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

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

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

[updated] Even terrorism and immigration issues may affect performance monitoring.

VTC A Series B raise and full market entry are in prospect in 2016.

[Update] A panel focuses on the need for value-adding innovation and public-policy advocacy.

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

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

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.

VTC By year-end, this Chattanooga group could be buying personal-care brands.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center panel comes at key juncture for new industry.

[updated] 12-year-old interactive marketing and software company gets new chief.

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.

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.

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] CEO sees 'land-rush' underway in healthcare data for pain-care management.

[CONFIRMED] Cardinal takes majority stake; naviHealth's model examined for other verticals.

Techie-oriented nonprofit rolls-out its second mixer in the past ten months.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[update] There'll be plenty of interest on-campus and off- for this job.

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

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] Local bootstrapped startup is on high-growth trajectory.

[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

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

[updated] This Nashville-grown woman is tearing-up Southeast pitch-offs.

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

Kecia Ray says she is the first e.Republic exec dedicated entirely to CDE advancement.

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

[Updated with IDS sale] California Corrections confirms major edtech contract for early-stage company.

Charlie Corts executes on convertibles, ahead of larger round.

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

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

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

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

[Update] In 3rd outing, CEO focuses on technology for enterprises that 'don't go out of business'.

[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.

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.

Much sought-after advisor joins team at linchpin accelerator and training hub.

Actionable business opportunities, plus a discount code right here.

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

Year-old company may consider Series B raise within 12 months

Initially targeting health systems, startup is advised by Harpeth Capital.

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

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.

[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.

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] This immunization data-collection startup is being accelerated via a university alliance.

[updated] Suitors queued, this compliance and insights specialist considers tapping the private market.

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

[updated] With sector veterans on its board and access to capital, this startup girds for raise.

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.

If Music City turns on charm, it could get a longer run as landing-spot for unique program.

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

Round Two pilot of a tech startup competition could be just beginning of League of Cities effort.

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

[updated] 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.

Memphis Bioworks CEO Steve Bares makes the announcement

ADDED Speaker - An unprecedented program designed to illuminate opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

With Blackstone and Goldman Sachs aboard, entrepreneur sees further expansion locally.

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.

The question remains whether the Change Agents' enthusiasm is contagious.

Veteran executive gains helm of company seeking strong growth.

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

[updated] Chris Ferrell will focus on operations, while Cygnus exec takes the company's helm

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

Drum Roll - newest program unveils its eight class members.

Veteran of the Nashville HIT, software and entrepreneurial scenes joins boutique.

[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

Other cities may want Ziiio app, and startup's VU license sets stage for entry into healthcare

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

[Update recap] This company may be just hitting its stride, and 2015 could see strategic moves.

[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

One of the pioneers in broadband, VOIP and other services changes hands

[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

GC's new location choice seems to suggest a preference for Creatives

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.

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

[updated] Stefansic and Hogin among those departing, with interest in private-sector jobs.

Partners plan to invest mainly human capital in promising startups

DRS's passage via the New York City Fintech accelerator was apparently right step.

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.

[updated] A capital raise might lie ahead for company that looks to enrich its platform, expand globally.

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.

Founder doesn't need a lot of help with staff or funding, but seems to know where to find both.

VTC CCE director brings lessons learned from his own startups, adjusted for the academic setting.

Doug Schmidt is but one of the sparkplugs firing the school's innovation and commercialization push.

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

HFCP is a familiar name to Emdeon, Amsurg, Sedgwick and others in the region.

VTC Dough Speight seems headed toward the QC FinTech Accelerator

[Updated] President Aylward said he believes the market is now coming more in MedCenterDisplay's direction

Here are the nine 2014 Jumpstart Foundry graduates and their capital goals.

Firm feels it surprised some folks by doubling-down on transactions-services work.

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.

President and dozens of Griffin employees commit to deep involvement at high school

VTC Updated: PE buys Skuid. Earlier: Salesforce.com investment. CEO says a San Francisco or Atlanta lead investor with SaaS savvy is likely preferred.

Nonprofit seeks passionate leader for sponsored civic, professional programs

CEO says a San Francisco or Atlanta lead investor with SaaS savvy is likely preferred.

Returning to Tennessee, software entrepreneur says Tennessee can be Tech hotbed

New Jersey-based engagement and loyalty company says Healthcare may become its sole focus.

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

Despite deep financial experience, CEO has taken deliberate steps to ensure startup success

A few of many observations we hear that seem to merit further consideration.

TCRS PE program seems to be maintaining its investment pace.

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

Programming, international outreach, finances are among the metrics CEO watches.

Kemp Dolliver says ties to developing nations' companies are important

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

Nashville was just this startup's first U.S. stop, now they're after real money

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.

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

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

Collaboration leverages VC Solidus, Jumpstart, CapitalTN and other allies

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