Matt Wiltshire

Bellhops veterans' startup 'The House' enters Nashville

Apr 08, 2019 at 04:45 pm by miltcapps

"NASHVILLE is in The House!" -- The House being the food, drink, event and entertainment deal-finding app recently launched by two veterans of venture-backed Bellhops Inc. The.... Read More

Jamari Brown succeeds Wiltshire as Nashville Mayor Briley's ECD lead

Mar 28, 2019 at 12:44 pm by miltcapps

Metro Nashville/Davidson County Mayor David Briley today announced experienced jobs developer Jamari Brown as the new director of the Mayor's Office of Economic and Community.... Read More

Milken Institute Data 2018

Dec 18, 2018 at 07:30 am by miltcapps

► FOR TODAY'S accompanying article on 2018 Milken Science & Technology Index CLICK RIGHT HERE. Selected States+ Rankings 2018 Milken Rank+Score 2016 2014 2012 2010 R&am.... Read More

Venture Notes - December 6, 2018

Dec 06, 2018 at 01:52 pm by miltcapps

Startup's GeoAir recipe calls for Drones, pest DNA and AgBiz savvy

Oct 18, 2017 at 01:00 pm by miltcapps

WHEN it comes to pest control, most farmers still do it the old-fashioned way -- scouting the fields on foot to see if plants show signs of blight or infestation. But perhaps.... Read More

'Person First Alliance' emerges in response to Brookings' HealthIT challenge

Oct 16, 2017 at 05:15 pm by miltcapps

LARGELY OFF-RADAR, a small ad hoc committee of Nashville tech and healthcare executives has framed a campaign branded as the "Person First Alliance," after sketching possible.... Read More

Venture Notes 14 July 2016

Jul 14, 2016 at 05:30 pm by miltcapps

Today: LaunchTN directors hired - EvolveWomen redux? - Martin money in IHT - GetStarted startup - FiveWorx M&A - SolMates - Carmichael rides again - Angel Tax Credit - Ort.... Read More

Idea: Curt Hahn presses case for Nashville Film & TV Investment Fund

Jul 11, 2016 at 04:45 pm by miltcapps

Update: Hahn followed-up with some clarifications and updated figures, which are now in the story.-Ed. FILM HOUSE Founder/CEO Curt Hahn told Venture Nashville he's seeking fee.... Read More

Village Capital-Kresge healthcare startup initiative<br>anchored in Nashville, San Francisco, Philadelphia

Jun 22, 2016 at 03:00 pm by miltcapps

NASHVILLE, San Francisco and Philadelphia are being tapped to collaborate in support a push for more startups addressing "social determinants of health." Village Capital and T.... Read More

Bunker Labs Nashville startups on firing line in June 28 event

Jun 21, 2016 at 05:15 pm by miltcapps

Updated: An additional startup, Menud led by Neil Whitney, is also to present. JPMorgan Chase and Bunkerlabs announced JPM will provide a $100K grant to the Nashville bunker.-.... Read More

Urgent Team may turn to large PE house if $100MM M&A target looms

Apr 14, 2016 at 04:30 pm by miltcapps

Update: Jan. 23, 2019: Urgent Team filed 10/12/18 for a roughly $7.4MM raise, with some Pharos execs associated with the filing.-Ed. URGENT TEAM, the Nashville consolidator of.... Read More

Venture Notes - 12 April 2016

Apr 12, 2016 at 04:15 pm by miltcapps

ROUNDUP: Nashville Edge - Amplion CEO - HCCA Kudos! - Council Capital Pilot/Flying J Health:Further - John Murdock - Joe Kustelski - EdTech - Proton capraise - LaunchTN.... Read More

Venture Notes - March 1, 2016

Mar 01, 2016 at 11:15 am by miltcapps

Mac Bartine TODAY: Smart-RIA, ECD's Randy Boyd, LaunchTN INCITE,Impact Investing, Rebrovick move FINTECH is bubbling-up again in Tennessee: Knoxville-based newco Smar.... Read More

Forming priorities, Mayor Barry engages Nashville entrepreneurs, creatives

Feb 25, 2016 at 10:15 am by miltcapps

MAYOR MEGAN BARRY of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County continued this week her engagement with local Entrepreneurial and Creative communities, while.... Read More

NewsBits, Sept. 20, 2011

Sep 20, 2011 at 10:37 am by miltcapps

Antoine Agassi ANTOINE AGASSI, who moved from CIO to President of Cogent Healthcare during the past three years, has exited to pursue other interests. He told VNC tha.... Read More

Economy: Music City Music Council moves from rehearsal to live performance

Sep 20, 2011 at 08:38 am by miltcapps

Nashville is in for an unprecedented economic-development push, if Co-Chairs Mayor Karl Dean and Randy Goodman and their allies can marshall the talent, energy and t.... Read More

Ventures: BlankSlate fund debuts, 5 venture updates

Jun 05, 2011 at 11:12 pm by miltcapps

Cliff Duffey GROWTH COMPANY CYBERA, the Franklin-based provider of hosted IT network, application and event security solutions for retail stores, announced.... Read More

NewsBits, June 6, 2011

Jun 05, 2011 at 04:31 pm by miltcapps

► GO FIGURE: Nashville is listed 27th among the nation's "Cities on the Edge" that are "poised for greatness," according to Sperling's BestPlaces, which considers pro sports,.... Read More

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