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Startup veteran structures company, sets priorities with growth and independence in mind.

Early-stage fintech and health tech targets are priority for firm with deep operator and securities experience.

Serial entrepreneur Bruce also leads Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator backed by UTSys, TVA, ORNL

Founder-CEO's renewed focus on roles of voice and expression part of launch impetus.

UPDATED 8 March 2024 A myriad of scheduled events lies just ahead and we're pointing you to several dozen in this collection.

Speakers seemed to strike genuinely responsive chords among the audience.

[updated] Nashville advocates prepare potentially unprecedented stimulus for expansion of the region's capital stack.

Scenario: VU could garner up to $422MM, as fight against neurospsych disorders, degenerative diseases advances.

[updated] Firm pursues $100MM raise, with progress reported for Early Stage Digital Health Fund I.

Twenty-three items on new funds, startups and early-growth businesses, people in transition, state programs and more.

Team is apparently leaning further into its latest raise, with TAUM now over $100MM.

Dynamo VC, FUSE, Cercano, Ironspring, Innovation Endeavors, and others backers are early-in. [updated]

Private equity execs and their strategic investors set sail on next fund amid crosswinds.

Joe Maxwell, MP of Fintop Capital and Co-EIR for Project Fintech of the Nashville EC sees rise in diligence.

[Updated 16 Feb 2023 with winners] Judges' experience, victories, scars and hard-earned wisdom help sort Greater Nashville region's talent pool.

[Updated] TN House FW&M Chair Patsy Hazlewood is among Tennessee legislators expressing support.

Venture bullets: DARVIS, Dropper, SeeSnap, Rockmont, Simple Solutions, AngelEye, HotPoppy, Campus Protein, AgLaunch, SmartRIA and more.

There are 16 firms aboard now, each starting with a $250K investment and a supportive non-distracting work-life environment.

Updated - Incumbent investor Joe Galante among those paving further runway for split-payments platform.

$1BN+ impact could rise in TN in decade of mobilizing investment capital and lending power.

Backed by Cercano Management, Relevance Ventures, Angels, TNInvestco, INCITE, et al, its team shifts principal office.

VentureSouth Fund V raise underway targets $10MM to augment Angels' individual bets and sidecar participation.

Updating PathGroup Recap | Lirio | Ursa Health | Thynk Health | Unity Wellness | EasyVet | Artemis | Iron Path | TSG.Mammoth

Continuing-ed content purveyor also sees Series A + diverse markets ahead in U.S. and beyond.

[Updated] Co-founders seek $2MM, as VU OwenGSM, VU The Wond'ry and others seem to recognize startup's promise.

Memphians Lackie, Roberts, Sousoulas and San Mateo-backed Chou are among leaders.

Startup CEO has an ear for music, mind for business, and her eyes on the VU Owen MBA finish line.

Updated: VC Marcus Whitney, entrepreneurs Victoria Butler, Courtney Hale are empaneled to share and to judge presentations.

Moyer, Barnard, Martinez, Den Haring, Kauppila and Liu on prospects for AI's increased role in Tennessee.

With discipline and fresh capital, firm aims for control investments up to $30MM per firm in businesses that match its criteria.

Veteran investor, serial entrepreneur and data scientist advance civil engagement platform, mull capital raise.

Silicon Ranch, Claritas, Resolute, Innova and other PE/VC and corporate fundraising, plus news on two-dozen startups.

Updated 4/18/22: Of the healthcare-focused VC's 22 currently active portfolio companies, 12 are located in the Greater Nashville area.

Optimized nutrition startup producing revenue, eyes roadmap + milestones, with a possible A-round ahead.

Opry Entertainment exec eyes YUDU, Shore Cap, Wellview, Martin Ventures, ProCredEx, NOFs and more.

[Updated] Deadline set for comments on needed investment capital, loans, training, microlending and more, U.S. Treasury-funded program.

TN U.S. Senators oppose Innovation bill over China issues, capital raises, big day for Uncle Nearest, new startup cohorts, EIR + grant invitations,

State begins refining strategy, aims to bring 4,100-acre OEM project to fruit, if it can be done.

Veteran of finance, recruitment and development and other fields cites fintech as hypothetical target vertical.

Tyler Lenane relo'd to Nashville from San Francisco to ramp a series of online communities built around music genres.

Nashville, Austin or elsewhere may be home long-term for Music fintech startup raising capital.

Care management tech company has new customers for repointed platform, mulls priced round guided by advisor.

Four teams based in Tennessee, plus businesses from Canada, Illinois, Boston and elsewhere get the nod.

15 bullets on VC/PE raises, plus startups in healthcare, power, fintech and more.

Nashville VC adds advisor marketing-automation startup Snappy Kraken to portfolio, has other initiatives afoot.

PE-backed CEO's vision for Endeavor warrants keeping IPO among longer-term growth options.

Impetus for fund has been growing amid rampant awareness of inequities in backing for Black entrepreneurs.

Today: ObjectiveGI | AgAdvisory | EPI Capital | TechTrans | IPE | Lemonade | IMAC | SESAC | Agilon | Nikola

[Updated] Deal flow again robust, as GCA requires owners seeking exits, successor management in-place, strong fundamentals

Today: UTXO | Freedman | Heritage | Acquire | FINTOP | Sphere | Ditto | OZ | TNacity | Caduceus | IDB | Avondale | Harbert | Peaker and more.

TN-based VC maps capital, aims to be top-ranked Tech VC in SE and frequent actor on national VC scene.

UPDATED Massive economic project conceived 16 years ago now seems under no-holds-barred assessment.

With strong growth and having raised $40MM in past few years, founders may opt for further accelerant.

TN IPO enlarges, Pharos and other VC updates, plus action in spacs, fintech, insuretech, sports odds and more.

Michigan entrepreneur discovering Nashville's robust healthcare venture ecosystem.

Amid pandemic and General Assembly session looming, 'broadest sandbox program in the U.S.' is the goal.

Dozens of news items on startups, capital raises, executive moves and business resources.

The raise seems to be peaking more than four years after Fund II was closed.

Jumpstart Health Investors deploys new VC to pursue compelling opportunities among Black-owned firms.

Nashville Founder/GP targets fintech, insurtech, digital-health verticals, affirms cap-table diversity goal

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[Updated] A gamble, sure, but the Pandemic Vintage of startups, capraises + executive moves may rival any we've seen in the past decade.

[updated] CEO Beth Krauklis and Nashville cofounders seek rapid adoption, take blockchain partner, anticipates VC interest.

Backed by Transparency Health and Noon Management, this TN startup aims to help folks get safely back to work or school.

Music innovation push, startup scouts, fintech, Y-Combinator entrant, Angel Tax Credit takers, partnerships, exec moves, resources + more...

[updated] Longtime Nashville i-bankers will apply experience as venture-capital investors.

Music production, gamification, fan engagement, shout-out market, backend management and more up for grabs.

[Updated] Due to COVID19-induced recession, recent years' stellar fund performance may be 'ancient history'.

Gov. Bill Lee updates us, plus 17 venture updates and resources on telemed, M&A and more.

New technology enables most website owners to get a piece of action in ticket-marketing arena.

A new healthtech spinout, capraises, M&A, people moves, advisors, key events and a couple dozen more nuggets.

[Updated 25 Nov 2020] Healthcare specialists file on Fund IV companion.

[Updated] VNC seeks comment from team, meanwhile research suggests interesting ecosystem forming around company.

The five-year-old company has already secured $70MM capital and is at 400 employees.

Updated: 21 items on TN capital raises, advisors, entrepreneurs and strategies.

Founder says consumers will transform healthcare; she eyes series of raises, senior hires, partnerships.

Heritage pops new fund, plus raises for healthcare, crypto, CBD, Growth Fund model notes and more.

Nashville entrepreneur's business and social-impact lenses are focused on venture gap.

Eat on the House eschews ratings in favor of consumer intercepts at point of decision.

Files for $1.1MM preliminary capraise, ahead of much larger funding for projects in Tennessee and elsewhere.

As bill-filing deadlines loom, bills that shape TN economy, startups, entrepreneurial momentum are in prospect.

Education champion + entrepreneur is raising Seed capital, mapping growth

Biannual Science & Technology Index shows some TN gains, but weakspots among growth factors

[Updated] Birmingham among alternatives, as some Women, Blacks and other minorities report struggling for traction.

Updated - Those who knew this Nashville new-era software entrepreneur will gather this weekend.

Franklin entrepreneur says eventual IPO is only exit option he's focused on, given global demand for ID assurance.

Two solid hits reinforce Nashville economic status.

Founders with Nashville stripes and strategic partners vow to leverage ties for innovation, growth.

Exits may be ahead for Brentwood-Tullahoma firm seeking stakes in early-stage coastal targets, but at Nashville valuations.

Years of work have prepared Meharry researchers to play influential role by drawing data from Nashville General Hospital.

[updated] VU drew her to Nashville, where she cut her entrepreneurial teeth in e-commerce.

Nashville Technology Council and MTSU demonstrate shortage of tech talent in Middle Tennessee

[updated] Social-impact technology startup aims to leverage first-to-market advantage in national rollout.

Capraises, Angels, VCs, biotech, automotive, publishing, healthcare, fintech, Agbiz, TN-Women rock, and more...

UT, VU, KY officials see hundreds of successfully exited entrepreneurs possibly leading startup teams.

[updated] With capraise underway, Techstars grad says knowledge of painpoints, plus discipline and data are crucial.

[Updated] While still growing its $30MM-$50MM growth fund, JSCap adds notches to its moneybelt.

[updated] 36 alerts in today's summary as mid-summer Venture energy brings multiple new funds, capraises, and more.

Healthtech startup signals emergence from customer validation -- and it's ready to tackle Nashville market.

CEO maps next five years to ensure an extensible platform and array of options for owners.

A Seed, a Kickstarter, a Series A are already in sight for San Diego startup with fresh take on NVille.

[Updated] $6MM raise apparently found quick acceptance - McWhorter foresees $100MM impact.

Twenty-one-year-old firm could hit $600MM raised since inception.

[updated] A bevy of partnerships and a Series C capital raise north of $5MM may be in-the-offing.

A visit to CMA Fest may have helped spawn this Charleston fan-engagement idea.

Another Ingram wades into entrepreneurial pool, preserving a bit of legacy.

[updated] With dry powder and 60 transactions under its belt, SSM relishes HealthIT, ecommerce, marcom companies.

Her competitive spirit was partly honed by being a standout player in competitive sports.

HealthStream has been minority stakeholder since 2013.

[Updated] Startup completed $13M Series A.

'Free-market' combatant of industry incentives may face new players pursuing legislated benefits.

27 short takes on Venture developments statewide, from robots and healthcare, to hair dye and video security.

[updated] IQuity, SafeStamp, Frontier Diagnostics, Neurodyne pitch to local VCs.

[Updated] Chicago-bred Project Music grad may find Series A dough outside Nashville.

[updated] Veteran of the publishing world see wide application for his new platform and may trigger new breed IPO.

Designation of leader for coalition's next phase of work may bring acceleration.

[updated] In-the-works a year or more, the advocacy group is about to stand up to be counted.

Exec says harassment 'unacceptable' and LaunchTN will advocate broad adoption of planned policy model

Publisher rating VCs!? plus new capital raises, deals, NVille EC scholarships and more.

18-year-old trade group updates its governing roster.

[Updated] Ex-pat Nashvillian says Music City 'hot-hot', encourages ties with LA players

[updated] Startup has already won key role in creating Canada's digital marketplace for licensing.

CEO wasting no time in preparing for push with private-equity backing.

Exec averse to encouraging all to 'shoot for the middle', notes need for champion investors.

New firm is closely allied with ATDC and Georgia Tech, first cohort app deadline July 8.

'We're not shy about our ambitions' as they eye tips of entrepreneurs' tongues.

[updated] Not long out of Belmont University, young entrepreneur envisions string of ventures.

Company conceived by media entrepreneurs Bill King, Greg Thurman is aware of broad options.

High-school chums partner-up on platform that prompt some to circumnavigate incumbents.

Regulatory changes spawn new entrants, one of which plants flag in Nashville.

VTC This entrepreneur must not be working part-time.

VTC Bootstrapper til now, Knoxville startup aims for HD livestreaming leadership

CEO Hulsey outlines steps toward market and investors.

[updated] Startup near-term to add Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic and support for English-speakers abroad.

[updated] 2016 rocks with appealing events statewide.

[updated] Former Pathfinder exec is CEO in the business that got running start in Centerstone.

[Updated] New entity focuses on "underserved" small and medium-sized businesses.

Startup has attracted a Tech Coast Angels participant.

Minimum 10 years' sector experience is prerequisite.

Speakers discuss investor interest in blockchain, and Nashville's preparation for HealthIT leadership.

VU spawns Predictgov, Clayton Associates, REDCap Cloud update, NextGxDx raise, Project Healthcare, The TENN and more.

[updated] Seed closes at $2.5MM. Entrepreneur hopes to root company with Nashville capital.

From nightclub owners to fan-activation entrepreneurs, an inflection point may be close.

After six years at ECD agency, Tennessee native returns to private sector.

[Updated] 11 items from around the state of interest to techies, investors, entrepreneurs, et al.

Research and services for VNC Members and prospective Members focused on Nashville and the Mid-South.

[Updated] Advisor says Emma needs more people who have accelerated growth to and beyond $100MM sales.

Within this scientific work are pain-points that could spawn inventions, innovations and startups.

The year-round program for developing innovative companies could advance, once again.

New NTC CEO and Health IT strategy coming, VC motives, Noro-Moseley exec, Women Angels coalesce and more.

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

[updated] Native Nashville entrepreneur presses forward after classic rethink.

[updated] Long-time Nashville resident Kelso rather not relocate, but needs Tech-savvy investors.

Music is awash in data, but this product of a partnership shows value-add potential.

Racing toward the future, Nashville and TN innovators and businesses must be prepared.

[updated] A baker's dozen oughta-reads on startups and capital from around the state.

That old chestnut, Film-TV industry production incentives, gets a fresh take.

VTC ORNL-UT-linked Peter Fuhr is now advisor to the startup he founded.

[Updated] Chad Marcum begins to reveal details of his team, model, strategy and roll-out plans.

Nashville gradually moving toward becoming true Music innovation-investment nexus?

John Bass, CEO of HCA's InVivoLink, has joined the Blockchain expedition.

Seeking to anchor Music in the education agenda, the industry has business issues, as well.

Question mark hangs over Nashville's shot at being a Consumer startup breeder.

'Hippie from Alaska' charts her own path in Nashville's expanding fashion sector.

VTC A new Music accelerator program in Memphis has awarded its first money.

New York-based principals shed a bit more light on the deal and its origins.

[Sale confirmed] New money, strategic inflection, or much hubbub about nothing? Time will tell.

VTC PYA's long-standing 'dream' of attracting ORNL talent is paying off in varied forms.

[updated] Chairman/CEO says company can be in Top 10 ranks nationally by EOY16.

Presentations augur well for latest Project Music cohort.

[Updated] About 16 years into his mission, CEO Renkis gears for Internet of Things video leadership.

VTC Grady Vanderhoofven is likely to lead the repurposed nonprofit and some allies.

VTC - [Updated] Two years after a successful exit from logistics business, a new venture launches.

Updates on VU venture staff, raises by SmartFurniture and RelevanceCapital and more.

VTC P2S-Covenant JV tackles Big Data analytics for array of verticals.

[Updated-Exit] Co-CEO's cautiously share dream of leadership in crowded event ticketing space.

[updated] Nashville's first woman as Mayor eyes opportunities, five months into her term.

Four-year-old Cicayda preps for growth and explores M&A possibilities.

Frank Coliano shares the view from one of Nashville's most interesting vantage-points.

The local shortage of computer science, other engineering talent oft-cited, while recruiters swarm.

[updated] North Carolina-based entrepreneur and scholar begins work April 1.

With 3686 ahead, new University and Researcher programs, weaker capital ecosystem and more

Vic Gatto and Marcus Whitney are creating an important fund, and exit accelerator universe.

Updates on investors, startups and ideas with ties to our region.

Now is a great time to 'shake-up' the Music Instrument marketplace, says CEO.

[Updated] nPhase CEO identified. Software with global users and a serious track record is a friendly target.

VTC State's AgLaunch initiative should get a boost, along with allies.

Treasurer and CIO elevate former Avondale analyst, Owen grad.

Updated No matter where you are in Tennessee, you'll want to consider many of these.

[updated] Startup greenlighted with patient capital, golden Roladexes.

Nashville startup has scenario for Seed and for a series of letter-rounds.

New services for Veterans who aim to become entrepreneurial troopers may lie ahead.

[Updated] Nashville VC continues building its healthcare portfolio.

Healthcare analytics player follows $5MM raise with a smaller, possible bridge move.

VTC Chief of healthy-living media play in Outdoors, Healthy Living relies on mentors.

[updated] 12-year-old interactive marketing and software company gets new chief.

Relocated Michigander rips-off startup's stealth cloak to seek growth fuel.

The state's accelerator-linked ecosystem continues to evolve, it seems.

Rapid, but selective hiring, while software development runs apace toward V2 debut.

New program could influence music-entertainment-ed entrepreneurship.

[updated] CEO sees 'land-rush' underway in healthcare data for pain-care management.

Questions about institutional GPs' reporting get fresh attention in some quarters.

Centerstone of America seeks commercial prowess to get technologies to market.

Serial entrepreneur says he's preparing to 'chase his passion' for venture.

[updated] Having raised $10.5MM in Angel capital, CEO says the company had room negotiate with VC

Healthbox grad, chronic pain management player pops-up with raise

Former Echomusic partner and FLO-CO EVP for business development goes international.

With the closing of its Fund IV, Frontier activity here may rise.

[updated McBee promoted] Perhaps it is Fate that lends a hand in figuratively connecting Pandoland and 36:86

Founder views new entrants to Internet of Things market as validation.

Presenting in 36|86 next month, startup targets TN, then TX and beyond.

Actionable business opportunities, plus a discount code right here.

Initially targeting health systems, startup is advised by Harpeth Capital.

Steve Case, Jim Lackey, Sal Novin, Marc Guthrie, PE gig -- and the late Dave Chapman.

[update] The vast potential of the global IoT market has many players in a virtual land rush.

Bio veteran Jim Monsor leads pilot effort to deepen TN's startup resources

VTC Seed, Early- and Growth-stage startups may all benefit from USDA RBIC effort.

Cobb, Clabaugh brought ideas and energy to the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.

Co-founder says Seed money seems more likely to come for the Coast.

Bootstrapping event may be about to get a reboot.

Exec sees new digs, job growth, sales - plus cultural + media challenges.

[updated] Suitors queued, this compliance and insights specialist considers tapping the private market.

Tremendous energy last night down at the Entrepreneur Center, with more to come.

David Trainer says distortions in financial reporting are often overlooked, to investors' detriment.

[updated] Though relo'd from Nashville to Portland, CEO keeps eye on Nashville.

[updated] Founder on a mission sees world of opportunity, with a dash of charlatanism, here and there.

Steady-as-she-goes seems to be the watchboard at cautious, high-performing pension plan.

The small NTC must weigh carefully its forays into State and Federal policy-shaping.

Student engagement for colleges and universities is the focal-point of this startup.

Education content and assessment are hot segments that Ingram seems to eye.

NTC may get a head of steam following its annual Awards confab.

Execs from Digital Reasoning, Rustici and State Economic Development are highlighted.

Dispute settled between LaunchTN and PandoMedia, parties announce.

With Blackstone and Goldman Sachs aboard, entrepreneur sees further expansion locally.

VTC First exit for the fund affiliated with Memphis-based MB Venture Partners.

Serial entrepreneur Joe Maxwell among those enthusiastic about new FinTech focus.

The e-signature company has its team and some advisors already in place for a capital move.

[Updated 5 March] This entrant to the red-hot sector is banking on rapid B2B growth.

Two Tennessee-born science-centered companies are united

[updated] Only rudimentary financial and compliance reporting was explicitly called for by law

A keen observer of America's startup and Venture landscape took a few minutes with VNC.

$300K Seed raise could target Angels in Cincinnati, as well as Tennessee

[Updated] Private equity firm with $200MM capital managed, seeks to increase its opportunities

There's a least one TNInvestco that isn't yet exhausted, and is still looking for investible deals

VTC: Effort continues to build LifeSciences to critical mass and influence in TN

UPDATED Entrepreneur aims to win; 'location thing' often a problem when Coastal VCs chat.

DRS's passage via the New York City Fintech accelerator was apparently right step.

Updates on Endorsee, Sagents, Tandum, EO Nashville, PBM365, Back Porch Group, Exile.

Nashville Creatives use vision and talent to produce important things, out of nothing.

[updated] A capital raise might lie ahead for company that looks to enrich its platform, expand globally.

Sharing our perspective on the challenges associated with covering the next potential TNInvestco debate.

Serial entrepreneur doesn't understand why the Tech sector consolidation is so hesitant.

[Yes is answer] Might JSF become a single-vertical startup accelerator? TN HiMSS unveils new program identity.

[Updated] With plans to cue-up Seed money, the Entrepreneur Center heavies-up its Music-industry offerings.

With products defined, this startup aims to cut through the 'Big Data' hype.

HFCP is a familiar name to Emdeon, Amsurg, Sedgwick and others in the region.

Revenue growth, broader ties to Microsoft and Oracle and hiring surge are among factors

[Updated] President Aylward said he believes the market is now coming more in MedCenterDisplay's direction

New Jersey-based engagement and loyalty company says Healthcare may become its sole focus.

Entrepreneurial Nashville physician, a strategic advisor and a startup CTO rally Seed investors

TCRS PE program seems to be maintaining its investment pace.

Programming, international outreach, finances are among the metrics CEO watches.

Founder sees slew of logical future bidders from ranks of strategic corporates

Brannon, Jarratt team to scale-up their proven business model.

[Updated] There's fresh life in one of Nashville's most storied communities.

Collaboration leverages VC Solidus, Jumpstart, CapitalTN and other allies

[updated] CBS Sports Digital buys 24/7 Sports, led by Shannon Terry.

[Update] Corporate IT technologist now CEO ultimately had to follow his passion for this startup

The votes are in for the 2013 NTC Awards!

[Updated 24 July 2014] Entrepreneurial venture apparently ceased operations.

The real test may be a $10MM capital round not so far away.

[updated] Crews PE role formalized after months as interim at TCRS.

Brentwood sister company is among allies for Oak Ridge-linked startup

VC opens new chapter amid a climate of lingering dread and anticipation

As its 20th draws near, local techies aim to breathe new life into flagship site

After more than a decade as sole proprietor, an owner seeks a partner

Galen, VentureIncite, LaunchTN, Dobie Media, FamilyVenture Management and more

Council doubles-down on mail-order institutional pharmacy startup

In a down economy, this startup aims to serve underemployed recent grads and their parents

Long-rumored 'for sale', ENA and CEO of 10 years open new chapter

Fred Goad, Eric Satz, Beth Seigenthaler: entrepreneurs older and newer are hard at-work

Tech entrepreneurs tackle the healthcare engagement knot from a different angle

The rising tide of diabetes attracts investment to companies with convincing models

This private-equity firm attracted out-of-state institutionals to its $222MM fund VI

There are some new faces among the 'usual suspects' applying at INCITE Fund

[EMIDS update Dec. 5, 2013] Maybe it's time to focus on something more than our reported shortage of coders

[Updated] Law-tethered entrepreneur thinks e-discovery vein is far from mined-out

VTC TNInvestco's network effect is just one source of encouragement, but there remain issues to ponder

A little realism about the burdens and advantages of IPO go a long way at decision time

Rick Glanz exits in a big way, via a stealthily formed buyer backed by biggies

Updated: Rock Morphis and David McClellan are adding tons of dry powder to their healthcare venture arsenal.

Technology that 'puts the music business in a box' is the opening entry from this startup

Jozef Nuyens and partners plant a venture flag in Tennessee, and demonstrate broader reach

[Updated] Martin Companies leads round, Boston-based CEO says startup is getting traction

Just days after parent HIG added to its management team, Tri-Star reports it has begun one of Tennessee's larger recent fund raises

An Owen grad and former Cybera exec puts his venture skills to work for an Alabama startup that's eying Nashville

Veterans of one of Nashville's earliest digital startups set higher goals, and one sets-off for a new challenge

Hudsmith's HP-allied startup executes on its telemedicine strategy for seniors aging-in-place

[updated] Recent grads Jorgovan and Fulda may have stolen a march on part of the entertainment industry

The gut-wrenching ups and downs of a tech startup haven't quelled this startup's drive

Streamweaver 'stealth' no more...Unconference events... ECD budget comments... much more in this regional roundup

Milestone events, capital raises, a whiskey resurrected, and local venture news recapped.

With relatively little fanfare, one TNInvestco fund is rebranding and entrepreneurial activity heats-up statewide.

Alliance push to help protect and commercialize intellectual property could become a global movement

[UPDATED] A newly created healthcare fund gives the nod to a Nashville startup, plus updates from XMi, Shareable Ink and more

ACG plans to open five new city chapters soon; for now, its Memphis outpost is semi-shuttered

Scholar and entrepreneur will co-found molecular diagnostics startup in Nashville

Executive transitions, capital raises, alliances and innovations.

[Updated 7 December 2013] Angel sees numerous exits ahead from among more on the 25 companies already in his portfolio

Claritas has been broadening its footprint in a number of ways, not content to be just another regional VC. But, no details.

McWhorter shepherds EC, JumpStarters wait verdict, a rash of local SEC filings, Collins rides an IPO and more

Bottorff-, Gambill-led firm is amassing quite a healthcare brain trust

As widely anticipated, the Feds came through with $29.7MM in funding for Gov. Bill Haslam's innovation-breeding program

[Sale updated] Early-stage company has room for further capital recruitment, as it aims to leverage rising interest in electronic health records-related technology

Nashville leader says the sometimes controversial program is 'worthwhile experiment' in jobs creation.

Watching a TNInvestco watcher, Scripps Interactive, Harbert, Solidus, Fresenius, key hires and more.

[Updated capraise] Nashville will be testbed for service matching users with opps to 'work, play, do good'

The Row's Galante eyes startups and Crom's at it again, as well as Ganier, Van Hoesen and others.

Now there's a cap-raise ahead - the accelerating shift to digital media drive this multinational startup

[updated] Galante succeeds Goodman. City continues building awareness of Creative/Music sector

To be the seat of innovation in healthcare delivery, Nashville must attract new capital and novel ideas

Strategic allies will include marketing, PR and healthcare strategy firms, among others

Nashville VC's Oak Ridge affiliate has focused one of its startups on commercializing 'the Moses effect'

East TN developments... Entrepreneur Center rebrands Future 50, Nashville 'on the edge' and news roundup.

New VC council forming, less TNInvestco info, Marcums' Tullhoma venture Launch Pad and news here and elsewhere

Digital-music entrepreneurs exit a crowded field; new owners plan a 'bigger umbrella'

A Brailer exec joins regional VC, Nutraceuticals' Grindstaff, Investor Days ahead for incubators, Amazon thing gets awkward and more

The man, the plan, the brand...an energetic entrepreneur with a flair for promotion may typify players who 'leave it all on the field'

Governor addresses fast-growth sector; details of venture funding, entrepreneur award and tech-transfer still unfolding

' Overhaul and investment ' could lead to accelerated enterprise development from VU research and development

JumpStart's 'brightest'... EmergeMemphis' 45 startups.. Haslam-Hagerty gameplan... David Wilds in cap raise.. Blackstone venture aid...

Sal Novin's growth company aims to increase brand recognition, leveraging customers' productivity gains.

[name change] Chattanooga entrepreneurs are looking to score in the social media, lifestyle space

In Nashville's highly charged entrepreneurial atmosphere, this partnership aims to create both heat and light

Get that extra cup o' coffee, you'll need it for news from McWhorter, Council Ventures, Vaden Landers and more.

Legislators make an energy-tech 'grab', plus venture events and training and more statewide.

Airing of issues simmering beneath TNInvestco's surface has prompted a reprise of comments pro and con the program

Medical devices may get a boost from the collaboration of two life-science weighted funds and an innovation driver

VU porfolio co goes elsewhere, TNInvestco company, startup ecosystem spreads, PdCamp, ORNL, MyOutdoorTV and more

[updated] Tech-sales leader joins private-equity backed firm with announced M&A ambitions

New ECD appointee, TNInvestco clone idea, updates on Silicon Ranch, JumpStart, Bizen, entrepreneurship and much more

The first of several potential new funds will soon test the waters for venture investment

TTDC chief to Gov. Haslam, IP, Claritas, incubators, Angels, Louisville innovation, HiMSS-TN descends on Orlando and more

Vanguard's Martin, Community Health's Smith among those signing-on to to drive outcomes, drive down costs.

One CEO says 'meaningful use' may be the Y2K of this decade, and these firms see opportunities

Nashville Capital Network has plans, that Amazon deal, a new incubator in Bradley and more.

Herewith, items of interest from around the state.

News and notes from around Tennessee on science, technology, innovation and related policy.

EMMA.. HMS Tech hire.. Lodge helps for-profits ..Noro and Chrysalis announce staffing ..PerfectServe ..IMI Health and more..

Knoxville-based ad-streaming venture has fresh perspective regarding TN investment in technology startups

A Nashville MoonPie? Plus, a Claritas exec on i-couponing and Innova walks away from an interesting technology

For more than a decade, this e-signature innovator has found champions amid adversity

Spawning a more robust entrepreneurial culture calls for more give-and-take, not more 'control' in the eyes of this veteran of ventures and IPOs

Shifts in command, marketing duties may add momentum in company now backed by entrepreneur with deepest pockets

A stalemate on reform of healthcare policy and reimbursements may provide stability that will embolden fence-sitters

Gen. Assembly gets Film bill..CredenceHealth..Busy Debut exec..M&A panel..Burch firm partners..Hedge fund operator..HMS, Bondware appointments..

[updated] StudioNow fundraising again, years after being bought by AOL

New healthcare technology push rumored, start-up said relocating to Nashville, as activity heats up

Energy and ideas abound among a sample of Nashville healthcare, investment and technology executives rounded-up in just the past few days

Some believe the General Assembly should next move to increase the TNInvestco pot to $200 million

For perhaps the next six months, the pace of development of Tennessee's emerging New Economy will be largely in the hands of elected officials

Developers may think they're only toiling in obscurity, but they may well be under the observant eye of local VCs and Angels

[updated] HealthStream co-founder's latest technology play aims to awaken sleeping value in medical niche

UR has a tight grip on its Vanderbilt technology license, as it prepares to go to market, globally

Online startup previously won $1.2MM from friends and family to marry kids, music and education

Nashville Angels and TNInvestco winner among targets of much-touted Nooga startup

Departure from Vanderbilt was always in the cards, but university has now launched a review for possible conflicts of interest

At left, Dr. Harry Jacobson

At left, Eric Satz

At left, Fran Marcum

At left, Gary Stevenson

At left, Joe Cook Jr.

At left, Ken Woody

At left, Denny Bottorff

Warning TNInvestco's not enough, TTDC hopes to keep its mission alive, maybe by spinning-off new ventures

A serial entrepreneur continues to embrace Nashville, even tho its investors are 'too damn nice'

The yet-to-be-operational TNInvestco capital-formation program seems to have kindled fresh interest in key sectors

Innovative healthcare technology company has completed an Angel round, and looking ahead to valuation and B-raise