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FCA Venture Partners said to co-manage Dioko fund, files for $75M Fund VI

Feb 22, 2016 at 02:52 pm by miltcapps

Updated: FCA said in a release March 15, 2016 that Fund VI focuses on early- to growth-stage HealthIT/Techy companies that are disruptive and scalable. It'll make 10-14 invest.... Read More
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Former interim Eldridge named Business Dean at Lipscomb University

Feb 19, 2016 at 03:00 pm by miltcapps

BUSINESS education veteran Ray Eldridge, DBA, is now dean of Lipscomb University's College of Business, university Provost Craig Bledsoe, Ph.D., announced in a press release t.... Read More
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CEO: Cicayda LLC extends Series B for growth, receives suitors

Feb 18, 2016 at 04:00 pm by miltcapps

CICAYDA LLC, the Nashville startup with a cloud-based eDiscovery platform supporting the work of legal professionals, is raising more capital to fund its growth and frequently.... Read More
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March 18 app deadline for EPIcenter Logistics Innovation Accelerator

Feb 17, 2016 at 06:30 pm by miltcapps

     THE APPLICATIONS window for the 2016 EPIcenter Logistics Innovation Accelerator in Memphis is to close March 18. The 15-week accel.... Read More
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LaunchTN details INCITE investment tallies, investors, portfolio companies

Feb 17, 2016 at 03:00 pm by miltcapps

LAUNCH TENNESSEE recently reported that since the INCITE program's inception, its staff have administered 86 transactions involving 42 eligible early-stage companies, consumin.... Read More
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SIIA: C-levels eye Software-cos' finance, performance 3/16 at the EC

Feb 17, 2016 at 02:45 pm by miltcapps

SPEAKERS have been added for SIIA's daylong 'Deciphering Finance' conference March 16 at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. The Software and Information Industry Association e.... Read More
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Life ScienceTN seeks General Assembly support for readying commercialization program, opts to defer $40MM ask

Feb 16, 2016 at 04:30 pm by miltcapps

AS PROMISED a year ago, Life Science Tennessee (LSTN) has suited-up again to try to create a path toward eventual funding for innovation and Tech commercialization during the.... Read More
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GigTank: CoLab majorly disrupts existing Accelerator model

Feb 11, 2016 at 08:52 am by miltcapps

See The Company Lab's Feb. 10, 2016, release on transformation of its startup accelerator right here.
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Qualderm Partners raises $31.8MM for practice growth,<br>PE Cressey and VC Apple Tree back the transaction

Feb 10, 2016 at 05:15 pm by miltcapps

QUALDERM Partners LLC, the dermatology services company that acquires majority stakes in practices, has raised $31.8MM in capital from investors including funds affiliated wit.... Read More
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Martin Ventures' bet on Carena telemed a signal for Nashville HealthIT?

Feb 10, 2016 at 04:34 pm by miltcapps

MARTIN VENTURES' investment in Seattle-based Carena's virtual clinics business merits the attention of Nashville healthcare providers and techies who support them. The Nashvil.... Read More
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Venture Notes - February 8, 2016

Feb 08, 2016 at 05:15 pm by miltcapps

SertintyONE in Brentwood (fka Echarge2) said Jan. 29 it had raised $3MM toward a $10.5MM goal for a business that, VNC research suggests, involves mobile software applications.... Read More
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Startup BachWeekend priorities include Hotel hookup and Seed-capital raise

Feb 08, 2016 at 02:45 pm by miltcapps

ROBBIE Goldsmith-led BachWeekend, the Nashville startup for fun-seeking bachelorettes and bachelors, inevitably juggles a number of priorities, including cementing an alliance.... Read More
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EO Nashville board of directors for 2016-17 announced

Feb 08, 2016 at 08:00 am by miltcapps

THE Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Nashville chapter - which says it is the fourth-largest EO chapter in the world - announced its 2016/2017 board of directors. EO Nashville.... Read More
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Tech-talented VU School of Engineering alumni quickly spread afar

Feb 05, 2016 at 03:00 pm by miltcapps

NASHVILLE has a major concentration of Vanderbilt University alumni, generally. But, samplings of the whereabouts of recent School of Engineering (VUSE) undergraduates and do.... Read More
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Video-content monetizer GameWisp raised $843K, has runway to Series A

Feb 05, 2016 at 01:00 pm by miltcapps

[Update] Gamewisp reported April 6, 2017, is has raised $1.3MM toward a $1.5MM Seed-2-pref goal.-Ed. GAMEWISP, the Nashville-based startup that enables Gaming-video owners to.... Read More
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Startup assistive-device maker TabletTable considering recruiting capital

Feb 03, 2016 at 05:30 pm by miltcapps

Updated 11 January 2017: TabletTable announced a licensing and distribution deal with Wisconsin-based Attainment Company.-Ed. MANY healthcare products have their origins in a.... Read More
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Feb. 25: Design for America Co-founder Chung at VU School of Engineering

Feb 03, 2016 at 12:30 pm by miltcapps

Update: Chung's Feb. 25 remarks are on YouTube.-Ed. DESIGN for America Co-founder Hannah Chung, who is also co-founder of Sproutel, which makes interactive games for children.... Read More
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Nashville EC's Project Healthcare Accelerator to launch in Fall 2016

Feb 02, 2016 at 02:45 pm by miltcapps

NASHVILLE Entrepreneur Center's new year-round Project Healthcare is likely to take applications this summer for a 14-week Accelerator program beginning this fall, as part of.... Read More
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FourBridges Capital Advisors expands SE reach, doesn't rule-out VC fund

Feb 02, 2016 at 02:00 pm by miltcapps

Last edited 8:08am 3 Feb. 2016. Details at bottom.-Ed. CHATTANOOGA-based FourBridges Capital Advisors is likely to expand its senior-advisor ranks to tap into oppor.... Read More
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Vanderbilt University Innovation Center's first chief to be Robert Grajewski

Feb 01, 2016 at 12:00 pm by miltcapps

ROBERT S. GRAJEWSKI, a North Carolina entrepreneur, has been chosen through a national search to be the first executive director of the new Vanderbilt University Innovation Ce.... Read More

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