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

Jan 02, 2018 at 03:36 pm by miltcapps

CB's Dawn Patrick CPA Updated 14 Sept. 2018: Ms Patrick has been named to the board of Launch Tennessee, her firm announced.-Ed. TAKEN together, Richmond-based Cherry.... Read More

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

Dec 20, 2017 at 12:45 pm by miltcapps

Update: Dec. 29, 2021: Loyal Enterprises SSD and Correlate businesses sold to TRICCAR, Inc. (OTCPK:TCCR) for an estimated $4MM. Releases here and here.-Ed. SOLAR SITE D.... Read More

Healthy Eating: Jumpstart Capital takes a taste of startup Menud

Dec 18, 2017 at 05:30 pm by miltcapps

NASHVILLE's Jumpstart Capital has subscribed to the thesis that Menud Co. has honed through two pivots, which have left the startup positioned at the intersection of Celebrity.... Read More

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

Dec 12, 2017 at 03:00 pm by miltcapps

CEO Justin Owen JD BEACON Center of Tennessee, the "free market" think tank that regularly accuses state and local governments of wasting taxpayer dollars,.... Read More

Venture Notes - 6 December 2017

Dec 06, 2017 at 04:00 pm by miltcapps

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

Dec 01, 2017 at 05:00 pm by miltcapps

Updated: On July 2, 2019, Leaf filed for a $145K raise involving 2 investors. On Dec. 12, 2017, Leaf learned that it had won a Sohr grant of $25K. Robinson pitched in the Sohr.... Read More

Four TN startups to pitch this week during Life Science Tennessee conclave

Nov 08, 2017 at 01:56 pm by miltcapps

FOUR Tennessee startups will present Friday during the annual Venture Forum of Life Science Tennessee, the industry trade association based in Nashville. LifeSciTN staff told.... Read More

ITIF: Tennessee has risen sharply in New Economy Index

Nov 06, 2017 at 10:15 am by miltcapps

.Breaking NewsTENNESSEE scores big in some categories of the 2017 New Economy Index released today, rising 8 points to 32d among U.S. states overall, according to the Informat.... Read More

Reg A+ candidate? Franklin startup Grabbr<br>eyes Publishing, Music, Med, Financial

Oct 24, 2017 at 01:45 pm by miltcapps

Updated 12 March 2019: Further SEC filings for Grabbr, right here. June 2018: Founder David W. Dunham, 65, passed away. 14 May 2018: VNC learned Grabbr recently closed a capit.... Read More

Exec: LaunchTN embraces discretionary role in IMPACT Fund investing

Oct 18, 2017 at 04:45 pm by miltcapps

JOHN LANAHAN, director of capital formation for Launch Tennessee, says the nonprofit fully understands its new discretionary role in choosing where to make roughly 20 Seed-sta.... Read More

Michael Dukes' brand coming to life in high-touch Royal Circus retailer

Aug 15, 2017 at 11:45 am by miltcapps

Updated Aug. 23, 2019: After valiant effort, Dukes and Gill announced they're closing and having a clearance sale.-Ed. MICHAEL Dukes, a well established creative and branding.... Read More

Venture Notes - 27 July 2017

Jul 27, 2017 at 11:30 am by miltcapps

Impact Lab cohort members unveiled by Nashville Social Enterprise Alliance

Jul 18, 2017 at 10:52 am by miltcapps

SOCIAL Enterprise Alliance Nashville (link) on July 18 announced eight teams for the 2017 startup training cohort. For full background on the 5-day program designed to help so.... Read More

LaunchTN eyes creation of model anti-sexual harassment policy

Jul 17, 2017 at 05:45 pm by miltcapps

LAUNCH TENNESSEE management is developing a suggested policy template for possible use by stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem who are committed to addressing sexual.... Read More

Venture Notes - 12 June 2017

Jun 12, 2017 at 01:00 pm by miltcapps

Clayton Associates' McWhorter increases stake in Clemson University

Jun 12, 2017 at 07:15 am by miltcapps

Updated 8 May 2020 - McWhorter, who recently chaired Gov. Bill Lee's Unified Command Group, tasked with addressing urgent Covid19 requirements, announced he's taking a strateg.... Read More

CEO David Fox: 'Enormous void' in trusted news,<br>passion for news spurred Exile Global founding

Jun 07, 2017 at 03:45 pm by miltcapps

ONCE and future journalist David Fox's exploration of business options has culminated in his co-founding of Nashville media startup dubbed Exile Global Inc. The company's inau.... Read More

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

Jun 01, 2017 at 03:45 pm by miltcapps

LAUNCHTN Director of Capital Formation John Lanahan was not long in responding after being asked by Venture Nashville for his thoughts on whether Tennessee startups should, as.... Read More

Advisors: Jack Waddey says 'Nashville still needs major research park'

May 24, 2017 at 12:00 pm by miltcapps

DESPITE Nashville's progress on many fronts since The Great Recession began in Spring 2008, attorney Jack Waddey on May 12 confirmed for Venture Nashville that he feels just a.... Read More

Venture Notes - 18 May 2017

May 18, 2017 at 03:15 pm by miltcapps

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