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Haslam INCITE investment program puts job-arrow in ECD quiver

Nov 29, 2011 at 05:00 pm by miltcapps

THE DRAFT design of Gov. Bill Haslam's federally funded INCITE capital-access and investment-generation program is now open to scrutiny by the public, through Dec. 9. A tautl.... Read More

Commercialization: UTRF, VU execs aim to raise awareness of TN's IP assets

Oct 27, 2014 at 07:45 am by miltcapps

HEADLINING a conference panel just ahead of the cocktail hour is a daunting assignment. But, making the best of it last week were David Millhorn, Ph.D., CEO of the Unive.... Read More

Grizzle: TN concerns about follow-on capital needn't hamper smart Seed investing

Nov 05, 2014 at 08:45 am by miltcapps

SHELDON GRIZZLE says he's not hugely concerned about whether or not there's another TNInvestco capital-formation round in Tennessee. The entrepreneur told VTC that.... Read More

Long Haul: With $5MM capraise, Knoxville's IdleAir may shift to higher gear

Feb 06, 2015 at 10:59 am by miltcapps

By Larisa Brass and Milt Capps IDLEAIR, the Knoxville company that helps reduce truck idling and traffic congestion, and offers over-the-road truckers safe resting sp.... Read More

Innovasan scenario includes Series A+B, doesn't rule-out future IPO

Mar 16, 2015 at 11:00 am by miltcapps

KNOXVILLE-based Innovasan has a two-year scenario for further economic validation, market entry and capital raises totaling as much as $10MM, said Jeffrey "Jeff" Hubrig Jr., i.... Read More

CEO: AgSmarts eyes Series A raise as 'Precision Agriculture' interest grows

Apr 15, 2015 at 11:30 am by miltcapps

BRETT NORMAN, the farm-bred founder-CEO of AgSmarts in Memphis, thinks conditions may be right for a $2MM-$5MM Series A raise this fall. Norman, 39, told Venture Tenness.... Read More

Memphis Makers: Data Released from Major Survey of More than 300 Creative Entrepreneurs

Feb 07, 2017 at 12:30 pm by miltcapps

adapted from submitted press release MEMPHIS MAKER advocates Monday (Feb. 6) released findings from an unprecedented local survey of more than 300 makers, artisans and m.... Read More

TNInvestco-backed startup 'Krush' raises $4.5MM for predictive-network entry

Jan 09, 2012 at 09:00 am by miltcapps

TNINVESTCO-backed Krush Inc. has raised $4.5MM to advance the predictive-networks startup that operates from Nashville, to which it relocated its headquarters in 2010, and Bos.... Read More

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

Mar 30, 2016 at 01:00 pm by miltcapps

Update: In August 2016, Tech2020 was renamed Three Roots Capital, led by Vanderhoofven. It apparently retains the Center for Entrepreneurial Growth brand, as well. -.... Read More

CEO: 'Pass It Down' gets strategic interest, eyes Seed, Series A capraises

Aug 04, 2016 at 04:15 pm by miltcapps

PASS IT DOWN, the Chattanooga startup that's about to launch a platform for storytelling and other knowledge transfer, is preparing to raise capital, with an eye toward both C.... Read More

Thread Bancorp raises another $27.6MM for 'financial ecosystem'

Oct 30, 2025 at 05:45 pm by miltcapps

Updated Jan. 6, 2026 - Rockmont Partners disclosed its $7.2MM participation in the same Thread round. Update Dec. 16, 2025 - Thread release says extension makes it $.... Read More

Maxwell: Silicon Valley tip spurred Shareholder InSite M&A deal

Jan 10, 2012 at 09:40 am by miltcapps

Updated: NYC-based Ipreo, backed by Blackstone and Goldman Sachs, announced today (Nov. 4) its acquisition of Shareholder Insite, on undisclosed terms.-Ed. JOE MAXWELL-led Ca.... Read More

BluWave lands $14MM for PE+portco-focused digital network marketplace

Nov 04, 2025 at 02:00 pm by miltcapps

FOUNDER, super-majority owner and CEO Sean Mooney MBA confirmed that his 9-year-old BluWave LP recently received $14MM cash investment for accelerating growth of its digital n.... Read More

VU C4E entrepreneurial ecosystem gains Chancellor's Launch Grants impetus

Nov 10, 2025 at 04:00 pm by miltcapps

VANDERBILT University expressed pride in its statement this fall about having 10 unicorn founders among its alumni and the university has made clear its goal of becoming.... Read More

Industry partnerships spur Momen's Ultrasonic Technology Solutions

Nov 17, 2025 at 01:47 pm by miltcapps

IN September 2018, Founder and CEO Ayyoub Momen PhD was authorized to begin preparing his Ultrasonic Technology Solutions LLC (UTS) for its 2020 spin-out from O.... Read More

Atiba adds Cabedge Design team led by Chris Blanz

Jan 17, 2012 at 08:35 am by miltcapps

Update: In March, Atiba marketing director Paul Hickey assumed responsibility for the Cabedge unit, as managing director, according to Linkedin.-Ed. ATIBA, the 20-year-old Na.... Read More

NVL's Maura Cunningham of Rock The Street, Wall Street among Dealmakers honorees

Feb 03, 2026 at 04:15 pm by miltcapps

MAURA CUNNINGHAM, the Nashville-based founder and executive chair of Rock The Street, Wall Street, will be honored Feb. 5 for her continuing contributions to preparation of hi.... Read More

InSage's 2nd Data Monetization event Feb. 1 at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel

Jan 03, 2017 at 08:00 am by miltcapps

Updated 5 Jan. 2017 - InSage announced a speaker addition: Brian Jelenek, executive director of JP Morgan Intelligent Solutions. Prior to JPM, he served in UBS and Boston Cons.... Read More

VentureNVTN Calendar March 2026 and Beyond

Feb 27, 2026 at 11:00 am by miltcapps

UPDATED: TN REGIONS • West | • Central | • Eastern | • Other Updated March 31, 2026 1504 CT- Send eve.... Read More

Growth-business champions sought by Nashville Chamber, EmergeMemphis

Jan 19, 2012 at 09:51 am by miltcapps

EXECUTIVE SEARCHES are underway in both Nashville and Memphis for executives to champion growing businesses and entrepreneurial ventures in each metro area. The Nashville Are.... Read More

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