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Venture Notes - February 7, 2024
Venture Notes - February 7, 2024

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

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Hard choices: TN venture scene pops with dozens of events just ahead
Hard choices: TN venture scene pops with dozens of events just ahead

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

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Personality Pool is first startup to receive InvestTN backing via LaunchTN
Personality Pool is first startup to receive InvestTN backing via LaunchTN

Dozens of Tennessee's 95 counties are represented by applicants in three key funding programs.

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Tennessee lags peers in commercializing ideas + products, now TN ECD, Launch Tennessee and allies aim to grow resources
Tennessee lags peers in commercializing ideas + products, now TN ECD, Launch Tennessee and allies aim to grow resources

RTI report illuminates TN funding + performance lag, advancement opportunities

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Nashville's Global VC Ecosystem Rankings miss might spur imagination
Nashville's Global VC Ecosystem Rankings miss might spur imagination

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

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NW TN's Donaldson leads The Mill's emergence as LaunchTN regional EC
NW TN's Donaldson leads The Mill's emergence as LaunchTN regional EC

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

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Tennessee Technology Development Corporation dba Launch Tennessee pilots statewide TTAC consortium
Tennessee Technology Development Corporation dba Launch Tennessee pilots statewide TTAC consortium

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

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Venture Calendar - Key mid-TN events, next 30 days
Venture Calendar - Key mid-TN events, next 30 days

What Happens in Music City Serves the World.

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CPG startup Daily Crunch raises capital, advances in channels, eyes horizon
CPG startup Daily Crunch raises capital, advances in channels, eyes horizon

Early-growth startup gathers advisors, maps capital raises for further revenue growth nationally

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Venture Notes - July 18, 2023
Venture Notes - July 18, 2023

[updated] Raises by Rubicon, Pharos Capital, Medaxion, Yoshi, Whisper Aero, EDA Tech Hubs, SSM pipeline signal

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Venture Notes - July 11, 2023
Venture Notes - July 11, 2023

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

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Headsup: Sponsored tickets gratis for 1st CoMobility Summit this week
Headsup: Sponsored tickets gratis for 1st CoMobility Summit this week

Investors, entrepreneurs, advisors et al rally for venture, enterprise and sustainability leadership.

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Nashville EC Chair, CEO tell Jane Allen's exit plans, launch successor search
Nashville EC Chair, CEO tell Jane Allen's exit plans, launch successor search

Search firm The Grant Partners of Alpharetta is handling the search.

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TN GenAssembly slashes LaunchTN SBIR-STTR matching request
TN GenAssembly slashes LaunchTN SBIR-STTR matching request

While budget heads to Leadership and then to the Governor, the LaunchTN board preps for road ahead.

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Tennessee plans new entrepreneur centers, RFP proposals due NLT May 22
Tennessee plans new entrepreneur centers, RFP proposals due NLT May 22

updated : TN Technology Development Corporation dba Launch Tennessee aims to provide up to $250K for each new center.

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Techstars Industries of the Future has drawn 20 deeptechies to Tennessee
Techstars Industries of the Future has drawn 20 deeptechies to Tennessee

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

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McWhorter-led TNECD, LaunchTN aim to elevate two entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems
McWhorter-led TNECD, LaunchTN aim to elevate two entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems

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

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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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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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Alchemist Accelerator propels Memphis Hub alongside Epicenter, Ridgeline
Alchemist Accelerator propels Memphis Hub alongside Epicenter, Ridgeline

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

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Tennessee approved for $116M+ via US Treasury's SSBCI initiative
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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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: The Company Lab taking fast lane to Sustainable Mobility leadership
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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TN ECD-Launch Tennessee may be one step away from $117MM SSBCI grant
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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Fintech entrepreneur Silas Deane relishes momentum in Tyler Technologies
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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Venture Notes - December 1, 2022
Venture Notes - December 1, 2022

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

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TN ECD today may announce innovative investment in Clarksville area
TN ECD today may announce innovative investment in Clarksville area

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

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TNECD-LaunchTN $117MM SSBCI request still under US Treasury's review
TNECD-LaunchTN $117MM SSBCI request still under US Treasury's review

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

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Report: PanoramicVC's 'State of Startups in the Southeast'
Report: PanoramicVC's 'State of Startups in the Southeast'

HealthIT, SaaS, Fintech are lead categories for venture growth in Volunteer state.

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State-backed LaunchTN Awards $7MM in matching funds to 37 TN firms
State-backed LaunchTN Awards $7MM in matching funds to 37 TN firms

Launch Tennessee announced latest SBIR fundings.

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Bulletin: Pivotal grants to LaunchTN, AgLaunch, UMemphis, plus SBIR grant matches
Bulletin: Pivotal grants to LaunchTN, AgLaunch, UMemphis, plus SBIR grant matches

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

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ECD-LaunchTN's 3686 could spike capital, entrepreneurial velocity
ECD-LaunchTN's 3686 could spike capital, entrepreneurial velocity

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

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Fintech founder-CEO Marcus Cobb raises capital for Mozaic platform
Fintech founder-CEO Marcus Cobb raises capital for Mozaic platform

Updated - Incumbent investor Joe Galante among those paving further runway for split-payments platform.

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Monique Villa Capra holds pivotal role in ECD-LaunchTN $1BN SSBCI vision
Monique Villa Capra holds pivotal role in ECD-LaunchTN $1BN SSBCI vision

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

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Innovator AgLaunch seeks EDA grant for agrifood value-chain disruption
Innovator AgLaunch seeks EDA grant for agrifood value-chain disruption

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

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Launch Tennessee seeks US EDA funding to expand Industry Networks
Launch Tennessee seeks US EDA funding to expand Industry Networks

Consumer Products, Advanced Manufacturing, Fintech, would join advanced energy, agritech, mobility, life-sciences concentrations.

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TN ECD, LaunchTN, allies await $117M SSBCI impact-funding call
TN ECD, LaunchTN, allies await $117M SSBCI impact-funding call

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

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CivicEye's $12.4MM A-round fuels US growth and team-building
CivicEye's $12.4MM A-round fuels US growth and team-building

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

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CEO Tasia Malakasis ramps-up The Company Lab in Chattanooga
CEO Tasia Malakasis ramps-up The Company Lab in Chattanooga

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

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Kickoff: VentureSouth Chattanooga investor forum possible model for Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville
Kickoff: VentureSouth Chattanooga investor forum possible model for Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville

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

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Brock: Company Lab CEO search advances in gateway City of Chattanooga
Brock: Company Lab CEO search advances in gateway City of Chattanooga

Hub praised for its startup drive and innovation emerges from pandemic throes with both strategy and wide-ranging leadership search.

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Bulletin: Launch Tennessee has chosen Lindsey Cox as CEO to succeed Interim Abby Trotter
Bulletin: Launch Tennessee has chosen Lindsey Cox as CEO to succeed Interim Abby Trotter

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

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MedHaul startup propelled by Erica Plybeah, backed by InnovaMemphis
MedHaul startup propelled by Erica Plybeah, backed by InnovaMemphis

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

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EC says Twende event Feb. 15 coincides with 'Black Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day' proclaimed by Nashville Mayor Cooper
EC says Twende event Feb. 15 coincides with 'Black Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day' proclaimed by Nashville Mayor Cooper

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

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Gov. Lee samples major 2021 feats -- no entrepreneurial gains highlighted
Gov. Lee samples major 2021 feats -- no entrepreneurial gains highlighted

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

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Chairman: Nashville Tech Council preps CEO search<br>as Brian Moyer eyes return to entrepreneurship
Chairman: Nashville Tech Council preps CEO search
as Brian Moyer eyes return to entrepreneurship

NTC's crucial executive search cranks-up as Launch Tennessee's searches for its next CEO.

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MidTN Coalition may launch Lifeworks Accelerator and VC+AI+Data initiatives to deepen Greater Nashville life-sciences ecosystem
MidTN Coalition may launch Lifeworks Accelerator and VC+AI+Data initiatives to deepen Greater Nashville life-sciences ecosystem

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

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Venture Notes - December 2, 2021
Venture Notes - December 2, 2021

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

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Launch Tennessee unveils 12 CEO search committee members
Launch Tennessee unveils 12 CEO search committee members

UPDATED A similar previous national CEO search drew nearly 900 applicants. Results may be known by the beginning of CY22.

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Venture Notes - August 23, 2021
Venture Notes - August 23, 2021

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

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EC CEO Allen seeks state direct-appropriation grant for Twende program
EC CEO Allen seeks state direct-appropriation grant for Twende program

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

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LaunchTN confirms staff departure as it pushes forward on multiple fronts
LaunchTN confirms staff departure as it pushes forward on multiple fronts

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

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LaunchTN: Van Tucker steps down as CEO, Abby Trotter to serve interimly
LaunchTN: Van Tucker steps down as CEO, Abby Trotter to serve interimly

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

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Venture Notes - Aug. 5, 2021
Venture Notes - Aug. 5, 2021

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

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TN entrepreneurship allies launch AIM HIGH for Appalachian Highlands
TN entrepreneurship allies launch AIM HIGH for Appalachian Highlands

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

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Venture Notes - 22 July 2021
Venture Notes - 22 July 2021

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

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Venture Notes - July 14, 2021
Venture Notes - July 14, 2021

VU-propelled startup, AI for VC, MB Ventures, Claritas, Harbert, McWhorter, lifesci fund, ed tech, SBIR, and more...

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Eyeing $65M SSBCI funds, TN-ECD surveys biz, entrepreneurs, DBE execs
Eyeing $65M SSBCI funds, TN-ECD surveys biz, entrepreneurs, DBE execs

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

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Memphis entrepreneurship plans surge, as Bioworks Foundation ends run
Memphis entrepreneurship plans surge, as Bioworks Foundation ends run

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

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Lindsey Cox building head o' steam at CoLab in Chattanooga
Lindsey Cox building head o' steam at CoLab in Chattanooga

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

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Touching base: Van Tucker, John Murdock on growing TN Angel capital
Touching base: Van Tucker, John Murdock on growing TN Angel capital

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

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NEC's Project Music & Entertainment inducts 14 teams for latest cohort
NEC's Project Music & Entertainment inducts 14 teams for latest cohort

Four teams based in Tennessee, plus businesses from Canada, Illinois, Boston and elsewhere get the nod.

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Venture Notes - April 28, 2021
Venture Notes - April 28, 2021

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

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Margaret Dolan says TN startup funding lags, state should weigh tax credit
Margaret Dolan says TN startup funding lags, state should weigh tax credit

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

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Tennessee $65.4M share in nation's $10BN SSBCI initiative confirmed
Tennessee $65.4M share in nation's $10BN SSBCI initiative confirmed

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

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Garrabrant's SMTI maps Series A, preps heat-pump debut in OEM markets
Garrabrant's SMTI maps Series A, preps heat-pump debut in OEM markets

ETN startup Stone Mountain Tech maps capital, foresees global reach, hundreds of homegrown E.TN jobs.

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General Assembly leader, advocates keep LaunchTN SBIR fund hopes alive
General Assembly leader, advocates keep LaunchTN SBIR fund hopes alive

[Updated] Late-breaking budget amendment proposal may improve odds for funding core SBIR-STTR grant-matching program.

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Venture Notes - March 29, 2021
Venture Notes - March 29, 2021

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

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Venture Notes - March 19, 2021
Venture Notes - March 19, 2021

Today: UTXO | Freedman | Heritage | Acquire | FINTOP | Sphere | Ditto | OZ | TNacity | Caduceus | IDB | Avondale | Harbert | Peaker and more.

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Venture People - March 19, 2021
Venture People - March 19, 2021

(16+) Ricci | Whitney | Ghorashi | Dolan | Creel | Mann | Dent | Huddleston | Johns | Wilt | Ramkhelawan | Nagarajan | Ward | Eagle | McAdoo | Joseph

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LaunchTN eyes capital access, SBIR matches, possible renewed Fed funding
LaunchTN eyes capital access, SBIR matches, possible renewed Fed funding

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

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CEO preps $1MM Seed raise, sees Titans package burnishing CPRWrap brand
CEO preps $1MM Seed raise, sees Titans package burnishing CPRWrap brand

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

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Gut check: Van Tucker tells 'What drives her' as Launch Tennessee CEO
Gut check: Van Tucker tells 'What drives her' as Launch Tennessee CEO

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

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Beacon CEO: Tennessee 'Innovation Fast Track' is goal in General Assembly
Beacon CEO: Tennessee 'Innovation Fast Track' is goal in General Assembly

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

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Branch Technology secured patents, files on a nearly $12MM capital raise
Branch Technology secured patents, files on a nearly $12MM capital raise

Disruptive 3D Printing manufacturer, backed by a strategic that's backed by Momenta Ventures.

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Launch Tennessee board vets, then names Van Tucker CEO
Launch Tennessee board vets, then names Van Tucker CEO

Snap board meeting on Friday covered key issues and produced mandate to seek a contract with Tucker.

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Tour of Duty: Hogan leads Bunker Labs for veterans marching into business
Tour of Duty: Hogan leads Bunker Labs for veterans marching into business

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

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Venture Calendar - 2020 - Updated
Venture Calendar - 2020 - Updated

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

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Venture Notes - October 19, 2020
Venture Notes - October 19, 2020

[updated] Capital raises, executive moves, venture plays, true startups and more.

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Tennessee's scitech industry mentor networks finalize LaunchTN grants
Tennessee's scitech industry mentor networks finalize LaunchTN grants

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

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Venture Notes - Sept. 21, 2020
Venture Notes - Sept. 21, 2020

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

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Venture Notes - Sept. 15, 2020
Venture Notes - Sept. 15, 2020

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

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TTDC Launch Tennessee preps for its Sunset hearing at Comptroller request
TTDC Launch Tennessee preps for its Sunset hearing at Comptroller request

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

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Launch Tennessee 36|86 capital-centric sessions, Pitch finalists listed
Launch Tennessee 36|86 capital-centric sessions, Pitch finalists listed

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

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'Build To Scale' entries target TN entrepreneurial pipeline, capital, rural
'Build To Scale' entries target TN entrepreneurial pipeline, capital, rural

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

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LaunchTN Capital Call tomorrow, survey-response incentive ends soon
LaunchTN Capital Call tomorrow, survey-response incentive ends soon

Potentially pivotal capital-formation event tomorrow, TN investment assessment 'first close' at week's end.

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Venture Notes - July 7, 2020
Venture Notes - July 7, 2020

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

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Venture Notes - June 25, 2020
Venture Notes - June 25, 2020

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

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Margaret Dolan plans to depart LaunchTN, with Van Tucker interim CEO
Margaret Dolan plans to depart LaunchTN, with Van Tucker interim CEO

Board voted today on her successor. Dolan made no disclosure of her plans.

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Launch Tennessee leaders, staff confront budget headwinds
Launch Tennessee leaders, staff confront budget headwinds

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

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Venture Notes -- June 1, 2020
Venture Notes -- June 1, 2020

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

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Prediction modeler Decode Health eyes city-county COVID-19 spike risks
Prediction modeler Decode Health eyes city-county COVID-19 spike risks

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

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EC's Project Music captures broader range of entertainment plays
EC's Project Music captures broader range of entertainment plays

Music production, gamification, fan engagement, shout-out market, backend management and more up for grabs.

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Venture Notes -- April 13, 2020
Venture Notes -- April 13, 2020

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

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Tennessee entrepreneurs, government<br>coalesce for COVID-19 counterattack
Tennessee entrepreneurs, government
coalesce for COVID-19 counterattack

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

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Coronavirus, tornados lead LaunchTN 36|86,<br>NVille Entrepreneur Week to weigh options
Coronavirus, tornados lead LaunchTN 36|86,
NVille Entrepreneur Week to weigh options

[updated] Conference, tourism and other travel decision-makers worldwide are continually adapting to shifting conditions.

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TN ECD + Opportunity Zone allies convene OZ briefing in Nashville
TN ECD + Opportunity Zone allies convene OZ briefing in Nashville

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

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SyncEC forges alliances to build entrepreneurship beacon in Highlands
SyncEC forges alliances to build entrepreneurship beacon in Highlands

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

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CEO Dolan: LaunchTN aims for authentic partnerships,<br>while blazing paths to capital, investors, corporates
CEO Dolan: LaunchTN aims for authentic partnerships,
while blazing paths to capital, investors, corporates

LTN board and leadership top for empowering ecosystem from post within the partner ranks.

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Tennessee capital formation back on front burner, says LaunchTN CEO
Tennessee capital formation back on front burner, says LaunchTN CEO

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

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Launch Tennessee names Van Tucker to strategic COO role
Launch Tennessee names Van Tucker to strategic COO role

CEO Margaret Dolan has gained an exec who apparently knows a valuable badass when she sees one.

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StartupEquity: Shani Dowell on lessons honed during Possip's rise
StartupEquity: Shani Dowell on lessons honed during Possip's rise

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

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LaunchTN confirms former Chief Program Officer Van Beke has exited
LaunchTN confirms former Chief Program Officer Van Beke has exited

[Updated] No successor currently being recruited for the role, the fourth mid-level post vacated in the past year.

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Venture Calendar - 2019 - Updated
Venture Calendar - 2019 - Updated

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

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State-backed Launch Tennessee puts total $626K+ into startups<br>in Healing Innovations, Hera Health, Hytch, Possip
State-backed Launch Tennessee puts total $626K+ into startups
in Healing Innovations, Hera Health, Hytch, Possip

Launch Tennessee builds the profile of its Innovation Capital Continuum.

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ISO Capital: LaunchTN expands innovation-capital investment committee
ISO Capital: LaunchTN expands innovation-capital investment committee

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

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LifeScienceTN report bolsters case for more 'intentional' industry strategy
LifeScienceTN report bolsters case for more 'intentional' industry strategy

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

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Venture Notes - October 24, 2019
Venture Notes - October 24, 2019

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

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Venture Notes -- October 18, 2019
Venture Notes -- October 18, 2019

Launch Tennessee, Electro-Active, Dynamo, CET, EPIcenter, and more updated in today's roundup.

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Startup Stroll preps $1.5MM Seed raise to catch destination-marketing wave
Startup Stroll preps $1.5MM Seed raise to catch destination-marketing wave

Eberhardt & Bell press forward with tech solution developed in Nashville for global market.

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LaunchTN sets Startup Policy Workshops to boost regional entrepreneurship
LaunchTN sets Startup Policy Workshops to boost regional entrepreneurship

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

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Launch Tennessee launches Virtual Entrepreneurship Program
Launch Tennessee launches Virtual Entrepreneurship Program

Startup and growth-oriented entrepreneurship program taking 2020 applications now, through Dec. 15, 2019.

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Venture Notes -- September 30, 2019
Venture Notes -- September 30, 2019

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

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TennesSeed Partners to ally with nonprofit to fuel TN seed-stage businesses
TennesSeed Partners to ally with nonprofit to fuel TN seed-stage businesses

VCs team with TennesSeed Funders to create momentum to feed flywheel effect in TN economy.

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36|86: Getting tech to market with max partnerships, with or without grants
36|86: Getting tech to market with max partnerships, with or without grants

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

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Entrepreneur Mark Harris is a CEO for startup in 36|86 Student Edition
Entrepreneur Mark Harris is a CEO for startup in 36|86 Student Edition

The latest generation of ventures spawned from TN campuses suggests competition must've been intense.

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EC's Project Healthcare cohort grows to 18 companies gathering tonight
EC's Project Healthcare cohort grows to 18 companies gathering tonight

Nashville EC says Portfolio companies are more advanced, separate pilot will help newer startups.

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3 Winners! among TN challengers for 2019 EDA Regional Innovation grants
3 Winners! among TN challengers for 2019 EDA Regional Innovation grants

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

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LaunchTN and allies pick startups for 36|86 Pitch & Demo events Aug. 28-29
LaunchTN and allies pick startups for 36|86 Pitch & Demo events Aug. 28-29

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

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Launch Tennessee names Partnerships Coordinator
Launch Tennessee names Partnerships Coordinator

Tennessee Tech alumna and entrepreneurship intern gets the job.

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Venture Notes -- July 16, 2019
Venture Notes -- July 16, 2019

Updated: Moneytree report from PwC and CBInsights is out, plus we have field notes on TN and Opportunity Zones.

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Venture Notes -- July 9, 2019
Venture Notes -- July 9, 2019

Updated: 21 items on TN capital raises, advisors, entrepreneurs and strategies.

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Startup bio-dyemaker Stony Creek Colors closes Series A, eyes B-round
Startup bio-dyemaker Stony Creek Colors closes Series A, eyes B-round

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

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Venture Notes - April 24, 2019
Venture Notes - April 24, 2019

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.

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Project Music: Musicians Council preps capraise for lead experts platform
Project Music: Musicians Council preps capraise for lead experts platform

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

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Strategic hire: LaunchTN communications chief now in place
Strategic hire: LaunchTN communications chief now in place

[Updated] Director joins from PwC as tech development and entrepreneurship nonprofit pursues FY20 funding, strategic objectives.

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CEO: LaunchTN hires tackle Capital requirements, Commercialization
CEO: LaunchTN hires tackle Capital requirements, Commercialization

Commercialization and availability of capital now more fully staffed for a strategic push forward.

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TN General Assembly, Lobbyists + Clients engage on ed, tech,<br>medicine, taxes, myriad other issues
TN General Assembly, Lobbyists + Clients engage on ed, tech,
medicine, taxes, myriad other issues

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

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Briovation drops Festival V, will instead draw on Health:Further<br>as it pursues innovation advisory roles + investor entrée
Briovation drops Festival V, will instead draw on Health:Further
as it pursues innovation advisory roles + investor entrée

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

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State, Federal partnership spawns 24 grants for Tennessee tech companies
State, Federal partnership spawns 24 grants for Tennessee tech companies

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

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Venture Notes- 3 Jan. 2019 - Gov.-Elect Lee retains ECD chief,<br>plus updates on tech startup capital raises
Venture Notes- 3 Jan. 2019 - Gov.-Elect Lee retains ECD chief,
plus updates on tech startup capital raises

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

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Milken Institute says Tennessee advances, yet struggles with tech commercialization and venture funding
Milken Institute says Tennessee advances, yet struggles with tech commercialization and venture funding

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

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Relevance Capital pursues Fund IV raise + regional tech-VC leadership
Relevance Capital pursues Fund IV raise + regional tech-VC leadership

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

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Venture Notes - October 19, 2018
Venture Notes - October 19, 2018

Another batch of entrepreneurial and investment movers, shakers and TBDs.

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Brookings: TN located in 'Heartland' region<br>with weakspot for entrepreneurship
Brookings: TN located in 'Heartland' region
with weakspot for entrepreneurship

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

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Margaret Dolan named to succeed Charlie Brock as CEO of Launch Tennessee
Margaret Dolan named to succeed Charlie Brock as CEO of Launch Tennessee

Longtime entrepreneurial consultant and Ingram Industries executive gets the nod.

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TN innovators seek i6 Challenge grants for innovation, entrepreneurship
TN innovators seek i6 Challenge grants for innovation, entrepreneurship

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

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Venture Notes - September 26, 2018
Venture Notes - September 26, 2018

Latest updates on capital raises, partners, advisors and more.

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Memphis' Epicenter meets FedEx challenge, nets $40M for entrepreneurship
Memphis' Epicenter meets FedEx challenge, nets $40M for entrepreneurship

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

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Hytch LLC arrives intersection of cars, carbon and Series A capital
Hytch LLC arrives intersection of cars, carbon and Series A capital

[updated] Social-impact technology startup aims to leverage first-to-market advantage in national rollout.

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Venture Notes - Aug. 2, 2018
Venture Notes - Aug. 2, 2018

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

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JumpFund spurs women-led investment,<br>entrepreneurship, economic development
JumpFund spurs women-led investment,
entrepreneurship, economic development

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

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Entrepreneurs, Investors place bets on LaunchTN 3686 & Health:Further
Entrepreneurs, Investors place bets on LaunchTN 3686 & Health:Further

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

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LaunchTN to ask 5-year, $44MM State support for maturing action plan
LaunchTN to ask 5-year, $44MM State support for maturing action plan

Brock steams ahead, with a successor CEO likely to be tapped before year-end.

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Roadtrip! Memphis Demo Day startups beckon entrepreneurs, investors
Roadtrip! Memphis Demo Day startups beckon entrepreneurs, investors

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

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LaunchTN CEO search draws 900 resumes, dozens of qualified candidates
LaunchTN CEO search draws 900 resumes, dozens of qualified candidates

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

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ORNL's Innovation Crossroads energy startup accelerator preps for Cohort 3
ORNL's Innovation Crossroads energy startup accelerator preps for Cohort 3

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

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LaunchTN taps 13 potential startups from campus entrepreneurship pipeline
LaunchTN taps 13 potential startups from campus entrepreneurship pipeline

Finalists are to pitch Aug. 28 during 36|86 event in Nashville.

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CEO Charlie Brock announces departure from Launch Tennessee
CEO Charlie Brock announces departure from Launch Tennessee

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

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LifeScienceTN chairman is now UM's Townsend, former ECD Staff Chief
LifeScienceTN chairman is now UM's Townsend, former ECD Staff Chief

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

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Venture Notes - May 2, 2018
Venture Notes - May 2, 2018

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

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Venture Notes - 17 April 2018
Venture Notes - 17 April 2018

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

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Venture Notes - 23 March 2018
Venture Notes - 23 March 2018

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

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Fuller drives FreightWaves startup, revs-up Blockchain in Transport Alliance
Fuller drives FreightWaves startup, revs-up Blockchain in Transport Alliance

[Updated] Startup completed $13M Series A.

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Increased budget for LaunchTN uncertain as influentials ponder the matter
Increased budget for LaunchTN uncertain as influentials ponder the matter

LaunchTN funding would rise in latest interpretation from state agencies.

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Launch Tennessee gameplan may eventually include $50MM Fund of Funds
Launch Tennessee gameplan may eventually include $50MM Fund of Funds

There are similar models in Georgia and other states, some involving a mix of public and private funds.

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Angel Capital Group updates Nashville and Appalachian microfunds
Angel Capital Group updates Nashville and Appalachian microfunds

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

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TTDC: Launch Tennessee fills gaps in board of directors
TTDC: Launch Tennessee fills gaps in board of directors

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (dba Launch Tennessee) refreshes board.

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Headsup: LaunchTN may have to beard budget lion<br>to fund Tennessee entrepreneurial leadership
Headsup: LaunchTN may have to beard budget lion
to fund Tennessee entrepreneurial leadership

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

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Venture Calendar - 2017 - Updated
Venture Calendar - 2017 - Updated

State and regional events of interest.

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Advisor entrant: Cherry Bekaert's MP in Nashville also tech-innovation lead
Advisor entrant: Cherry Bekaert's MP in Nashville also tech-innovation lead

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

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NVille startup raises Seed for Solar Site Design, draws strategic interest
NVille startup raises Seed for Solar Site Design, draws strategic interest

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

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Beacon Center poll says State incentive wasteful, while Entertainment, Blockchain, other industries mobilize for Capitol Hill action
Beacon Center poll says State incentive wasteful, while Entertainment, Blockchain, other industries mobilize for Capitol Hill action

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

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FINTECH: Leaf virtual banking startup eyes global markets, capital raises
FINTECH: Leaf virtual banking startup eyes global markets, capital raises

[updated] A seasoned crossborder entrepreneur says he's homesteading in Nashville, for now.

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ITIF: Tennessee has risen sharply in New Economy Index
ITIF: Tennessee has risen sharply in New Economy Index

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

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Exec: LaunchTN embraces discretionary role in IMPACT Fund investing
Exec: LaunchTN embraces discretionary role in IMPACT Fund investing

Applications for investment consideration are being taken now.

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Venture Notes - 27 July 2017
Venture Notes - 27 July 2017

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

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LaunchTN eyes creation of model anti-sexual harassment policy
LaunchTN eyes creation of model anti-sexual harassment policy

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

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Venture Notes - 12 June 2017
Venture Notes - 12 June 2017

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

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LaunchTN's Lanahan on coastal VC realities, authenticity + Unicorns
LaunchTN's Lanahan on coastal VC realities, authenticity + Unicorns

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

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Venture Notes - 18 May 2017
Venture Notes - 18 May 2017

10: VCs' visions, VU exec on healthtech morass, capital raises, startups, sage words from KaiserPerm CEO.

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Tennessee doubles down on LaunchTN, 36|86 looms as inflection point
Tennessee doubles down on LaunchTN, 36|86 looms as inflection point

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

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BizFoundry CEO: Entrepreneur centers must<br>'meet entrepreneurs where they are'
BizFoundry CEO: Entrepreneur centers must
'meet entrepreneurs where they are'

Entrepreneur Jeff Brown works long hours, but loves expanding the Mid-TN ecosystem.

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36|86 Nashville: LaunchTN cohort of 36 startups has 21 from out of state
36|86 Nashville: LaunchTN cohort of 36 startups has 21 from out of state

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

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Venture Notes - 1 May 2017
Venture Notes - 1 May 2017

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

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Relay Life Science commercial development startup raising capital
Relay Life Science commercial development startup raising capital

Entrepreneur who also leads mentor network says his new firm is operational.

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As General Assembly grinds along, some notes on TNInvestco and more
As General Assembly grinds along, some notes on TNInvestco and more

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

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Venture Notes - 11 April 2017
Venture Notes - 11 April 2017

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

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Center for Entrepreneurship staffs-up within<br>VU Owen Graduate School of Management
Center for Entrepreneurship staffs-up within
VU Owen Graduate School of Management

Less than a month into the mission, new Center director targets numerous objectives.

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Expansion-minded Launch Tennessee funding at-issue,<br>while Seed Fund proposal still likely to see daylight
Expansion-minded Launch Tennessee funding at-issue,
while Seed Fund proposal still likely to see daylight

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

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Nashville investors with hospital savvy eyed by Patientory PHM startup
Nashville investors with hospital savvy eyed by Patientory PHM startup

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

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For the record: Launch Tennessee aims to revise statutory charter
For the record: Launch Tennessee aims to revise statutory charter

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

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The TENN startup MomSource charts growth, capital, eventual exit
The TENN startup MomSource charts growth, capital, eventual exit

VTC This entrepreneur must not be working part-time.

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VC, Techie, Startup speakers pack March 12-17 week<br>with Nashville entrepreneurship at several venues
VC, Techie, Startup speakers pack March 12-17 week
with Nashville entrepreneurship at several venues

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

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Gov. Haslam names entrepreneur Bob Rolfe to head TN ECD
Gov. Haslam names entrepreneur Bob Rolfe to head TN ECD

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

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Gov. Haslam senses Tennessee 'making headway' in tech commercialization
Gov. Haslam senses Tennessee 'making headway' in tech commercialization

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

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More LaunchTN commercialization comments and notes
More LaunchTN commercialization comments and notes
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2017 Project Music selects 4 startups from 120+ accelerator applicants
2017 Project Music selects 4 startups from 120+ accelerator applicants

The 3rd cohort has apparently been finely sifted in an effort to ensure success is baked-in.

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State of the Startups: Tennessee Technology Development Corporation,<br>aka Launch Tennessee, wants to shed some commercialization emphasis
State of the Startups: Tennessee Technology Development Corporation,
aka Launch Tennessee, wants to shed some commercialization emphasis

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

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Venture Notes - 17 January 2017
Venture Notes - 17 January 2017

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

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Venture Notes - 28 November 2016
Venture Notes - 28 November 2016

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

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Life Science TN convenes GOP panel here to mull Election 2016's impact
Life Science TN convenes GOP panel here to mull Election 2016's impact

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

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The TENN master accelerator cohort for 2016-17
The TENN master accelerator cohort for 2016-17

TTDC releases another interesting group of startups from instate and out-of-state.

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Launch Tennessee Update shows multifaceted mission, wide-ranging action
Launch Tennessee Update shows multifaceted mission, wide-ranging action

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

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Venture Notes - 19 October 2016
Venture Notes - 19 October 2016

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

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Launch Tennessee's Courtney Corlew joins SFO's Bulleit Group PR firm here
Launch Tennessee's Courtney Corlew joins SFO's Bulleit Group PR firm here

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

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Dynamo Fund, Accelerator raise tops $18MM, cohort announced
Dynamo Fund, Accelerator raise tops $18MM, cohort announced

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

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Venture Notes - 12 September 2016
Venture Notes - 12 September 2016

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

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LaunchTN names Capital Formation, Entrepreneurship leaders
LaunchTN names Capital Formation, Entrepreneurship leaders

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

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Venture Notes - 21 July 2016
Venture Notes - 21 July 2016

Resolute Capital's Fund IV, HCA CEO to speak, new LaunchTN SBIR-STTR writing grants and more.

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Venture Notes 14 July 2016
Venture Notes 14 July 2016

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

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Booker: CapitalTN aiming to improve Tennessee PE/VC investor ecosystem
Booker: CapitalTN aiming to improve Tennessee PE/VC investor ecosystem

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

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Vendor Registry soon to wrap Seed raise and assess way forward
Vendor Registry soon to wrap Seed raise and assess way forward

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

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Ripple Music emerging from stealth, into Series A raise for VideoBomb app
Ripple Music emerging from stealth, into Series A raise for VideoBomb app

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

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Proximity Aware chooses Nashville, sets Seed raise for its Menud platform
Proximity Aware chooses Nashville, sets Seed raise for its Menud platform

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

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Bunker Labs Nashville startups on firing line in June 28 event
Bunker Labs Nashville startups on firing line in June 28 event

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

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Venture Notes, 17 June 2016
Venture Notes, 17 June 2016

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

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Post-36|86: VC Mitchell seeks dealflow, Nashville affiliate candidates
Post-36|86: VC Mitchell seeks dealflow, Nashville affiliate candidates

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

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Winners announced from Statewide University Pitch Competition
Winners announced from Statewide University Pitch Competition

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

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Down to the Wire for $50K: 5 startup Finalists await 36|86 verdict
Down to the Wire for $50K: 5 startup Finalists await 36|86 verdict

TORCH of Chattanooga won the prize.

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Startup retention: Will edtech entrant Coursicle be a Tennessee keeper?
Startup retention: Will edtech entrant Coursicle be a Tennessee keeper?

VTC We've proven we can attract cool companies. How do get them to stay?

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20 Days: Launch Tennessee bets heavily on impact of 36|86 conference
20 Days: Launch Tennessee bets heavily on impact of 36|86 conference

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

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SCHERMERLAND: 36:86 Speakers, celebration draw entrepreneurs, investors
SCHERMERLAND: 36:86 Speakers, celebration draw entrepreneurs, investors

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

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36|86 startups: BrewFund ready to blow the head off craft beer market
36|86 startups: BrewFund ready to blow the head off craft beer market

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

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AgLaunch accelerator launches, powered by Memphis Bioworks, TNDA allies
AgLaunch accelerator launches, powered by Memphis Bioworks, TNDA allies

VTC Innovation seeds begin sprouting, as first startups recruited.

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Notable: Project Music + Music Biz team for tonight's Startup Showcase II
Notable: Project Music + Music Biz team for tonight's Startup Showcase II

IF the first year was great, Year 2 of Project Music is surely greater.

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President of S-RAM Dynamics sees near-term opportunity in Tennessee
President of S-RAM Dynamics sees near-term opportunity in Tennessee

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

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Venture Notes - May 11, 2016
Venture Notes - May 11, 2016

[updated] Health:Further, Ingram, Case, McWhorter, DART Music and DATAFlyte raises, SeedHatchlings and more.

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2016 Memphis Accelerator Portfolios announced
2016 Memphis Accelerator Portfolios announced

VTC Teams arriving for array of Memphis accelerators.

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2016 Memphis Portfolios announced
2016 Memphis Portfolios announced

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

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OverDog sale rumor afloat, some announcement said imminent
OverDog sale rumor afloat, some announcement said imminent

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

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LaunchTN 36|86 Announces
LaunchTN 36|86 Announces "Village 36" for event June 6-7 in Nashville
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Grajewski: VU Innovation Center likely to seal some partnerships by August
Grajewski: VU Innovation Center likely to seal some partnerships by August

Executive director also seeks mentors, domain experts and collaborations.

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General Assembly endorses Haslam 'Angel Tax Credit', passes commercialization and rural-development measures
General Assembly endorses Haslam 'Angel Tax Credit', passes commercialization and rural-development measures

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

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Denenberg departs LaunchTN, state mentor networks for new industries set
Denenberg departs LaunchTN, state mentor networks for new industries set

Search for entrepreneurship lead begins soon, lead for Ag network is set.

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National Advisory Council on Innovation-Entrepreneurship seeks members
National Advisory Council on Innovation-Entrepreneurship seeks members

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

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Venture Notes - 12 April 2016
Venture Notes - 12 April 2016

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

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Venture money: 'Access to capital' to be sole focus of Tech2020 successor
Venture money: 'Access to capital' to be sole focus of Tech2020 successor

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

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New Chattanooga accelerator, $12MM Fund target Logistics, Drones, Software
New Chattanooga accelerator, $12MM Fund target Logistics, Drones, Software

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

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Stony Creek Colors eyes $8.6MM capital raises now thru 2018
Stony Creek Colors eyes $8.6MM capital raises now thru 2018

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

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Randy Boyd increases Radio Systems control, TSG Consumer again at table
Randy Boyd increases Radio Systems control, TSG Consumer again at table

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

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Update: Launch Tennessee presses forward on Commercialization
Update: Launch Tennessee presses forward on Commercialization

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

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Baker Donelson programs advance Atlanta Cybersec accelerator + HealthIT
Baker Donelson programs advance Atlanta Cybersec accelerator + HealthIT

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

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LaunchTN selects partners for Statewide University Pitch Competition
LaunchTN selects partners for Statewide University Pitch Competition

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

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Venture Notes - March 7, 2016
Venture Notes - March 7, 2016

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

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Life ScienceTN seeks General Assembly support for readying commercialization program, opts to defer $40MM ask
Life ScienceTN seeks General Assembly support for readying commercialization program, opts to defer $40MM ask

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

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Former LaunchTN Chairman William Evans<br>hands St. Jude CEO reins to James Downing, M.D.
Former LaunchTN Chairman William Evans
hands St. Jude CEO reins to James Downing, M.D.

A change at the helm of one of Tennessee's most recognized institutions.

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Nashville's investor-backed YouScience startup charts paths to marketplace
Nashville's investor-backed YouScience startup charts paths to marketplace

[updated] Smart money and a long-standing interest in matching natural ability and career paths produce an edventure.

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This week's LifeScienceTN program lineup is likely to spark venture ideas
This week's LifeScienceTN program lineup is likely to spark venture ideas

Here's a rundown on this week's venture pitches during LST's annual meeting

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Launch Tennessee beefs-up board of directors,<br>sheds TTDC branding while CEO search continues
Launch Tennessee beefs-up board of directors,
sheds TTDC branding while CEO search continues

A true startup leader, investment pros and others are aboard for the continuing relaunch

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TTDC-as-LaunchTN gets vital runway extension from Haslam Administration
TTDC-as-LaunchTN gets vital runway extension from Haslam Administration

With fingers crossed and funds in-hand, the tech-centric nonprofit forges ahead

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NBIC: Nashville incubator seeks next executive director, while strategy unfolds
NBIC: Nashville incubator seeks next executive director, while strategy unfolds
With seeds planted and a new strategy coming, NBIC chief steps down
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Gov. Haslam: TN to co-invest via INCITE<br>innovation and jobs-formation campaign
Gov. Haslam: TN to co-invest via INCITE
innovation and jobs-formation campaign

Governor addresses fast-growth sector; details of venture funding, entrepreneur award and tech-transfer still unfolding

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Tech Economy:  TTDC targets Angels and Entrepreneurs
Tech Economy: TTDC targets Angels and Entrepreneurs

Local Angel net and Mercury Labs shoulder high-profile assignments for the state's tech-driven economic development leader

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