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Dan Hogan's Medalogix files to pursue $1.5MM capraise

Nov 06, 2015 at 01:12 pm by miltcapps

Update: In June 2019, Medalogix accepted investment from Encompass Health, according to Crunchbase. In 2018, Amedisys made a $7MM investment in Medalogix. In 2017, former Pres.... Read More
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Pitching flag Outdoors, RootsRated raises $3MM, with Series A underway

Nov 05, 2015 at 04:30 pm by miltcapps

  Fynn Glover Updated In June 2018: TFP reporter Mark Pace reported RootsRated had shifted from B2C to B2B white-labeling its software an.... Read More
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Former Chattem execs, Entrepreneur launch Focus Consumer Health, file plan for $20MM capraise for portfolio push this year

Nov 04, 2015 at 02:13 pm by miltcapps

ENTREPRENEURS who previously served with Chattanooga-based Chattem are launching a consumer-health products company and have reported undertaking a $20MM capital rai.... Read More
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$20MM raise: Former Chattem execs, Entrepreneur team for Focus Consumer Health launch

Nov 04, 2015 at 12:55 pm by miltcapps

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Holland names Valentine as Centresource managing partner

Nov 03, 2015 at 11:36 am by miltcapps

Updated 16 Aug 2016: Holland has shuttered Surge.-Ed. Centresource, the 12-year-old Nashville software company founded by entrepreneur Nicholas Holland, has tapped Brandon Val.... Read More
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Kimberlin: Nashville EC's UAV/Drones event may be pivotal for TN industry

Nov 03, 2015 at 10:45 am by miltcapps

ENTREPRENEUR Bill Kimberlin is hoping today's "Drones in Commerce" panel discussion at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC) will help focus attention on the sector among bus.... Read More
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NVille Chamber's 'Business Studio' to run SBA-backed Scaleup America push

Nov 02, 2015 at 09:09 am by miltcapps

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce today announced [in this press release] the availability of applications for the ScaleUp Nashville program, administered by the Chambe.... Read More
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CEO: MyPro platform breaks stealth, eyes capraise + future IPO

Oct 29, 2015 at 04:30 pm by miltcapps

ANDREW MCGARRY's MyPro platform for digital content from celebrities, experts and other inspiring figures has quietly hopped from storyboard to Mobile/Web; collected $1.5MM in.... Read More
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LaunchTN designates attorney Bruce Doeg vice chairman

Oct 27, 2015 at 05:20 pm by miltcapps

Update 21 April 2016: In a recent special called meeting by telephone, LaunchTN's board established a quorum for its vote affirming Doeg's role, according to CEO Charlie Brock.... Read More
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Nashville Entrepreneur Center appointments heavy with longtime advocates

Oct 27, 2015 at 04:45 pm by miltcapps

NASHVILLE Entrepreneur Center, the nonprofit chartered six years ago to cultivate Music City innovation, entrepreneurship and investable businesses, has completed a periodic r.... Read More
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HealthIT: Brentwood-based Healthspek eyes $1.5MM Series A capraise

Oct 27, 2015 at 03:20 pm by miltcapps

HEALTHSPEK's Angel-driven Seed round is still open, plus management expects to close a $1.5MM Series A round by yearend. The Brentwood startup has raised $1.25MM in capital si.... Read More
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Team at Bredesen-backed Silicon Ranch<br>believes they've caught the Solar wave

Oct 22, 2015 at 02:30 pm by miltcapps

Updates: Jan. 15, 2018: Shell announced it is on-course to buy controlling interest in Silicon Ranch, release here. Initial price $217MM cash plus other possible gains. Jan. 1.... Read More
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LaunchTN calibrates its Tech Transfer, Commercialization roles

Oct 22, 2015 at 11:00 am by miltcapps

LAUNCHTN, the public-private partnership, is nearing completion of a strategic review of ways it might help create further economic value through technology transfer and comme.... Read More
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Incoming leader: L-3 ForceX disciplined growth still priority for new parent

Oct 20, 2015 at 03:15 pm by miltcapps

Update: Oct. 30, 2015 - In Tennessean op-ed today, after sale to L3, former CEO Guarino says she's committed to STEM education and growing Nashville's Tech talent base.-Ed. LU.... Read More
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SMTEC accelerator's Marcum retires, LaunchTN Rural plans nears debut

Oct 20, 2015 at 11:45 am by miltcapps

DAN MARCUM plans to retire Dec. 31 from his post as founding executive director of Tullahoma-based Southern Middle Tennessee Entrepreneur Centers (SMTEC), the ongoing role of.... Read More
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Tennessee rural economy is focus of new econ-development Fund

Oct 15, 2015 at 11:15 am by miltcapps

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd announced today [via this press release] the state is investing $8 million in a new R.... Read More
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LaunchTN announces 2015-2016 Class of The TENN

Oct 06, 2015 at 03:15 am by miltcapps

VNC Update 21 Jan. 2016 - The 2016 final event for The TENN will be April 21, 2016 at City Winery.-Ed. From the original release: Launch Tennessee [Tennessee Technology Develo.... Read More
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LifeScience Tennessee Venture Forum taps four startups

Sep 28, 2015 at 11:15 am by miltcapps

LIFESCIENCE Tennessee announced Sept. 23, 2015, that four companies have been selected to present at the fourth-annual Venture Forum held at Life Science Tennessee's Annual Co.... Read More
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Commentary: Crises in Migration, Europe and the Americas

Sep 22, 2015 at 09:15 am by miltcapps

THE CRISES of refugees in or in transit to Europe, and undocumented immigrants in the United States, are huge international news stories, but most news coverage has left out c.... Read More
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VentureNotes: McWhorter, Ingram, Bredesen touch on venture investment

Sep 15, 2015 at 05:00 pm by miltcapps

Stuart McWhorter STUART MCWHORTER, CEO of Nashville Entrepreneur Center, told Venture Nashville he didn't realize til he succeeded Michael Burcham as CEO of the Nashv.... Read More

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