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RTI report illuminates TN funding + performance lag, advancement opportunities

A fresh look at Nashville innovation-entrepreneurship ecosystem, and specifically EC ties, seems in-the-offing.

Four startups -- including one led by a co-founder of Ancestry.com and one by a Chattanooga entrepreneur -- will appear in person.

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

[Updated] Entrepreneurship, Engagement, Education add momentum to Fisk and partners' innovation.

Edtech and healthcare SaaS veteran with stripes in credentialing, training and other businesses offers advice.

Vanderbilt University pulls the trigger on funding for trio of faculty- and affiliate-led companies.

Nashville HC and technology veterans plan to co-found multiple SaaS businesses in the next few years.

While budget heads to Leadership and then to the Governor, the LaunchTN board preps for road ahead.

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation dba Launch Tennessee is making a signal hire.

Here's the original description of the new programs' funding and expectations.

[updated] CoLab CEO Tasia Malakasis drives plans for SM leadership from Chattanooga epicenter.

A baker's-dozen of venture updates, including ClearTrack, TraceFemcare, Writerly, Invergarry, Swingzen and more.

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

U.S. Treasury verdict still out, but more staff being recruited for developing TN ecosystem's capital stack.

UPDATES Memphis-based hub sees diversity, agtech, national ecosystem development and innovation acceleration as vital.

Five TN cities home to 10 Engine candidates seeking to strengthen region's entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystem.

[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.

Commentary: Does list of TN gains in 2021 reflect actual lack of 'major' entrepreneurial achievements?

[updated] Build Back Better funding via EDA for ventures, biomaking, cyber and more could lift Nashville region's lifesciences ecosystem.

Tennessee SaaS entrepreneur sets out on journey that could include IPO by global acquirer.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center makes case for $450K in grant to support statewide entrepreneurship inclusion and diversity.

[Updated] Tech-advancement may be among programs getting fresh look, with funding increased and likely to grow further.

30 actionable newsbits on capital raises, execs, pandemic and events, relocations and more.

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

VU-propelled startup, AI for VC, MB Ventures, Claritas, Harbert, McWhorter, lifesci fund, ed tech, SBIR, and more...

UPdated - EDA's Build to Scale is assessing three 2021 entrepreneurship, commercialization proposals from Memphis.

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

Eighteen updates on startups, capital raises, and more from TN, KY, ALA

If Tennessee enlists for SSBCI funding, TTDC investment committee could get pretty busy.

Current and future startups being spawned by TTO focused on commercializing innovation.

Former LaunchTN CEO is consulting to Advantage Capital in support of New Markets Tax Credit proposed for TN.

ETN startup Stone Mountain Tech maps capital, foresees global reach, hundreds of homegrown E.TN jobs.

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

[Updated] Late-breaking budget amendment proposal may improve odds for funding core SBIR-STTR grant-matching program.

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

UPDATED Advisors in place, early conversations with potential investors underway, founder seeks increased market traction.

Michigan entrepreneur discovering Nashville's robust healthcare venture ecosystem.

Fund passes $100M, raises in healthcare, fitness, musictech, fintech, insurance, plus policy push, Angel credit, Smokies and more.

20 pieces of evidence that startup-, innovation- and deal-oriented folks find plenty to like in Kentucky.

New CEO for pro-veterans entrepreneurship efforts focuses on quality services, programs, true community impact.

[updated] Entrepreneurial, startup and capital events and activities around Tennessee.

19 updates on funds being raises, startups drawing attention, growth capital being raised.

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

[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.

White House scitech advisors suggest AI, biotech, comms, quantum infoscience, advanced manufacturing initiatives.

New Angel fund, resource for family offices, OZ fund, Innova bets, Techstars eyes Knox, batch of raises, exec moves + more.

Tracking moves among a baker's-dozen innovators, including Martin, McWhorter, Freeman, Johnson and more.

Nearly 30 items of extraordinary range, from capital raises, to exec appointments, uncertainty and more.

Specialized early-stage tech-centric ventures with market-entry challenges have 7 potential new allies.

Serial entrepreneur leverages technology create by Vanderbilt University investigators.

Whether public or privately held, prospective strategic partners' financial durability warrants examination.

[updated] Convenors say tracks are clear for OZ-advantaged real estate and operating business developments.

A sample of what VU student and faculty ideas for producing better life experiences.

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

[Updated] No successor currently being recruited for the role, the fourth mid-level post vacated in the past year.

A rigorous study of TN lifesciences is afoot and advocates are clearly positioning to push for public and private support.

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

Launch Tennessee, Electro-Active, Dynamo, CET, EPIcenter, and more updated in today's roundup.

Meetups blend LaunchTN mission, Kauffman funding, Engine advocate, constituents getting to know legislators.

[Updated] Here is the fullest rundown you'll find on Awards entrants, judges and related matters ahead of this November event.

Scott Ewing offers founders or enterprise owners his 'telltales' for both investors and entrepreneurs.

[updated] Straight-talking commercialization and capital advisors from Austin, Nashville and Lexington converge, Aug. 29.

Funding fuels manufacturing and market priorities, but team is alert for other 'sustainable' opportunities.

The startup/venture cauldron bubbles across Tennessee. 40 abstracts here.

[updated] Fighting colorectal cancer, CEO eyes growing Knoxville biotech scene and Euro and U.S. markets

Mixture of Entrepreneurship and innovation are further stirred and shaken at VU.

Eight teams are enrolled in the Erlanger-Unum-CoLab HealthTech Accelerator.

News from Frist Cressey, fintechs, Washtopia, Episode Sols, Sphere, Veterans VC, FedEx, Ballast, VendEngine, and many more.

Sure, there's some HIT, but also a wide range of products, apps and services in a variety of sectors.

Unprecedented EC gathering meant to improve minority entrepreneurs' access to contacts, capital and growth.

Earlier successful exit and relo to homestead in Tennessee helped pave the way for latest gambit.

Entrepreneurship, innovation, social impact, blockchain, networking are threads running in parallel.

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

Ventures, partnerships accelerate VUMC lifesciences, plus VUMC and VU's independent commercialization programs.

Nashville needs more SaaS startups and talent pool is adequate now for those who engage with ecosystem.

The latest in a series of biannual rankings of the States on science and technology competitiveness.

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

Teaming with ORNL + Innovation Crossroads, power producer looks tech targets, maybe some surprises.

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

Months and years of ecosystem development might help make Chattanooga an 'overnight' entrepreneurial success.

Regardless of grant outcomes, these strategic proposals warrant scrutiny across Tennessee.

The word is just getting out about new entrant in Tennessee biopharm ecosystem.

VU Law alum, Case ally and tech-policy veteran shares views on startup regulation, capital, talent, diversity and more.

Many of these issues gained salience during the Haslam and Bredesen years.

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

Brock steams ahead, with a successor CEO likely to be tapped before year-end.

New ventures in Consumer Goods and in the Gigtank category are to be highlighted.

[updated] The applications window will soon open for the DOE-backed technology commercialization program.

Clean Energy commercialization gets boost via ORNL's Innovation Crossroads

Technology commercialization venture preps Seed and letter-round raises.

[updated] High-energy team builder prepares for his next entrepreneurial or service act.

More nondilutive capital for data-oriented lifesciences company.

Chair's experience brings continuity, clear sense of value of legislative ties and momentum.

[Updated] The campus newco is keeping open the option of raising outside capital.

Startup's expanding universe of advisors, allies and potential funders may be approaching critical mass.

Money, moves and management in 30 telegraphic updates from MidTn and State ecosystems.

Startup commercializing VU IP to reduce injury, death and mitigate $50BN annual medical spend.

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

CEO Charlie Brock unveils robust plan for LTN advancement, but may be facing budget headwinds.

Construction services marketplace startup rides cresting economic wave, says founder.

Rawlings pushes toward private beta, Fox scouts for next entrepreneurial opportunity.

Applications for investment consideration are being taken now.

[updated] The challenges are real, but two women entrepreneurs declare their determination.

Digital Health from wearables and IT to blockchain and more will be Daisley's bailiwick in international group

'Erosion' in TN investment? Major IT and software cos' raises, TN fund recruiting, startup updates and more.

LaunchTN's 36|86 bet, Van Beke promo, Steve Hau's gambit, P/E & TCRS, CoLab CEO and more.

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

Updates on Synchronous Health, Taigan, SkyDropX, Sunset Digital, Integrated Healing Tech and more.

Incubator management plans to keep potential businesses on-pace for development, commercialization.

Updates on LaunchTN, entrepreneurs once and future, Vanderbilt, ORNL, and more.

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

With more than 1,000 attendees projected for the annual conference, Villagers get scrutiny.

Former Surgical Development Partners exec takes reins.

Former BioMimetic Therapeutics executives at center of new initiatives.

Resources that might provide refreshment for those looking to advance Tennessee innovation.

About two-dozen items ranging from capital raises, bankruptcy to tech transfer.

[updated] Entrepreneur who sold to Trizetto, Cognizant suggests startup traction priority.

[Updated] The best thinking at EC & JSF led to killing their cohort accelerators. Should we care?

A healthcare disrupter's latest move, Accelerators updates and much more.

VTC With a development push completed, CEO Mac Bartine is happy with revenue trend.

LaunchTN CEO agrees it'd be great to have more data and analyses about all this.

Gov. Bill Haslam delivers his State of the State Address this evening.

[Updated] Founded in 2012, startup said last June it was upgrading site, adding team.

Promising transparency, startup brings a concept that seems unprecedented among state startups.

Announcement could fuel fresh speculation regarding potential Boyd bid for GOP gubernatorial nomination.

Accelerator takeoffs, Marijuana, TechStars visit, capital raises and more.

A fresh dozen items from around the state of interest to the venture sector.

[updated] 2016 rocks with appealing events statewide.

No Cohort 2 planned for now, but ICG keeps all innovation options on table.

More than a dozen nuggets from around the state.

VTC New accelerator likely to go operational in October.

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

Frontier Capital, Petra Capital, TextRequest, CEAdvisory raise, Pharos Cap, VU Med Innovators, MDSave.

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (TTDC), aka Launch Tennessee, fills posts.

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

Woman with international, finance, Angel and other experience to lead next phase of EC alumni network development.

User-authentication startup pledges to grow Nashville headquarters.

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

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.

HealthIT entrepreneur Eric Winter signs-on for another startup rodeo.

VTC Long-term capital strategy and exit options await gaining further traction.

A cohort of healthcare startups will visit each city and ultimately peer-rate investment winners.

[updated] Local Bunker Labs crew is gaining momentum, enjoying network effect.

While talk of industry consolidation and impediments continues, entrepreneurs keep innovating.

[Updated] The EC also seeks an Entrepreneur in Residence for the PH initiative.

[Updated] Effort intended to engage student-led startup teams statewide.

Healthcare veteran finding more 'fun' in Transportation startup.

VTC Germ-fighting fabric ready for market in September.

VTC Germ-fighting fabric ready for market in September.

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

LTN aims to draw 900, including perhaps 100 investors to its 4th annual conclave in Nashville.

LaunchTN has upped the ante, producing a cohesive package of certain fun and likely wisdom.

Johnson City duo is way down the road with their techdev, ahead of investor pitch.

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

Helping incumbent retailers adjust to signals of new entrants in their markets.

American Sentinel veteran takes the helm in Music City.

VTC Whether you're a Coder or you've had a brainstorm about better living, check it out.

VTC Chattanooga's ramping-up for a feverish startup season.

Engineering Dean sees opportunities to address large-scale global needs.

Continuing-education content monetization is the mission for this startup.

Search for entrepreneurship lead begins soon, lead for Ag network is set.

Three-year-old company sees mainstream publishing industry with fresh eyes.

Presentations augur well for latest Project Music cohort.

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

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

Some new public-private stratagems for commercialization may emerge this spring and summer.

[Updated] Deadline for SE Regional Capital Connections event is April 29.

A fourth cohort of startups is likely to be invited to Knoxville, but timeline TBD.

[Updated] Team says rapid Angel-investor enlistment is one reason this is a 'W' for region's LifeSciences

VU event, Fintech startup, Randy Boyd on ECD priorities, INCITE and accelerator cos.

VTC Chattanooga nonprofit behind GigTank365 and CoLab Accelerator pushes ahead.

[updated] Treading carefully to 'get program right', industry aims for step-by-step progress.

[updated] Raises by SertintyONE, Lincor, MedPass and others updated here.

[updated] Two Vanderbilt alumni target celeb-streamers who seek shares in 200MM fan universe.

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

[updated] Advocates believe Healthcare could be linchpin in new cyberindustrial role for Nashville.

VTC Raising capital to support deploying TORCH router, as sector entrants multiply.

Nearly 50 Metro students applied for the new program, which is in pilot.

VTC The nonprofit will seek to shift program assets and staff to other organizations.

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.

[updated] Current and former military personnel are invited to form-up Thursday at the EC.

This entrepreneur says she knows major Travel operators needs well.

Serial entrepreneur shifts to lead VC fund stressing operator experience and regional focus.

A stream of for-profit benefit corp filings may flow toward State window that opened earlier today.

For those hoping companies will leverage TN assets, Eve Steigerwalt is among key contacts.

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

VTC Commercializing the UT brand, localizing entertainment with streaming audio

[Updated] Refurbished laws strengthen companies, spur professionals, build State repute.

VTC A Series B raise and full market entry are in prospect in 2016.

VTC By year-end, this Chattanooga group could be buying personal-care brands.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center panel comes at key juncture for new industry.

Step by step, ECD agent LaunchTN charts a fresh path forward on knotty issue.

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

Third Cohort of Master Accelerator Program Kicks Off Oct. 21

Three leaders' separate comments illuminate a common thread of concern.

[Updated] Too many Rural communities are not sharing in Tennessee's economic momentum, they say.

Advocate of organic growth and taut planning follows his North Star.

Here's the up-to-date listing of presenting companies.

[update] There'll be plenty of interest on-campus and off- for this job.

Charlie Brock shares his topmost objectives, and we review a bit of the agenda.

[updated] Expanding portfolios, going into CEO Charlie Brock's third year onboard.

Two VCs and allied institutions seek your opinions on state's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

[updated] Local bootstrapped startup is on high-growth trajectory.

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

Entrepreneur Center collaborates with publishing group to enter new accelerator vertical

[Updated] Who knows, such relatively stealthy encounters may be underway, daily.

[updated] This Nashville-grown woman is tearing-up Southeast pitch-offs.

[Updated] Two years after Jeff Cornwall stepped-away from CE, it has a lengthy agenda.

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

Still under wraps, but a startup team you know may be about to get great exposure.

LaunchTN has described each of the startup's presenting during 36|86, reprinted here.

Much sought-after advisor joins team at linchpin accelerator and training hub.

Actionable business opportunities, plus a discount code right here.

VTC Tech-driven Dan Marcum pushes new program forward.

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

New CEO and founding chairman are apparently planning an aggressive push.

Bootstrapping event may be about to get a reboot.

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

This Nashville startup is having an impact felt as far away as Zambia.

Entrepreneurship, events and attracting capital may have revved-up. Tech transfer? Not so much.

VTC Accelerator's regional mission to be continued after 3 years at Tullahoma.

If Music City turns on charm, it could get a longer run as landing-spot for unique program.

Sector veteran Pete Scully leads the reconstituted company, which aims for rapid growth.

Memphis Bioworks CEO Steve Bares makes the announcement

Commissioner now also presides over board of Tennessee Technology Development Corp.

[updated] Litigation, uncertainty over INCITE funding, turnover and more.

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

Drum Roll - newest program unveils its eight class members.

VTC Universities in Cookeville, Murfreesboro, Nashville plan to partner to serve industry, entrepreneurs

GC's new location choice seems to suggest a preference for Creatives

Since opinions are hard to monetize, leaders statewide seek new sources of momentum

[updated] Protecting personal health information resident in electronic medical records is startup's timely focus.

[updated] Stefansic and Hogin among those departing, with interest in private-sector jobs.

AGC could be active in a dozen or more states by mid-2015, CEO says

Partners plan to invest mainly human capital in promising startups

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

After a decade widening Nashville's lifesciences entrepreneurship, a strategic move.

[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.

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

Founder doesn't need a lot of help with staff or funding, but seems to know where to find both.

VTC CCE director brings lessons learned from his own startups, adjusted for the academic setting.

Doug Schmidt is but one of the sparkplugs firing the school's innovation and commercialization push.

VTC [Updated] Company spawned by State's Biofuels Initiative aims to gain share ahead of niche competition

VTC Dough Speight seems headed toward the QC FinTech Accelerator

Here are the nine 2014 Jumpstart Foundry graduates and their capital goals.

JSF co-founder Vic Gatto leaves little to imagination in describing JSF's bigtime stride.

JSF co-founder Vic Gatto leaves little to imagination in describing JSF's bigtime stride.

Jumpstart Foundry creator offers perspective on expanding Vanderbilt University relationship.

VTC Updated: PE buys Skuid. Earlier: Salesforce.com investment. CEO says a San Francisco or Atlanta lead investor with SaaS savvy is likely preferred.

Despite deep financial experience, CEO has taken deliberate steps to ensure startup success

A few of many observations we hear that seem to merit further consideration.

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

Capital raise considered, and a fifth venture may tackle custom IT talent development

Nashville was just this startup's first U.S. stop, now they're after real money

Agency's entrepreneurship director seems to have caught the bug.

Series A Updated - Jeremy Bolls' startup goes after one of the biggest players' share, but not 'just to make a buck'

Index delivers composite image of state's economic development, innovation status

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

Collaboration leverages VC Solidus, Jumpstart, CapitalTN and other allies

With events proliferating in Nashville, NashvillePost exec seems poised to fly.

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

Eric Dobson plans to recapitalize, scale-up the Angel network born in Music City

The startup village residents are announced.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center fights readmissions, teams with Institute and major process outsourcer on outpatient healthcare

[updated] Smart money and a long-standing interest in matching natural ability and career paths produce an edventure.

[update 15 May 2015] Hal Andrews new CEO. A company drawn here by the healthcare magnet gets a new leader.

Competition is fierce, but that has yet to douse these entrepreneurs' plans.

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

TTDC now seems to be fully staffed to further pro-venture programs

Here's a rundown on this week's venture pitches during LST's annual meeting

A true startup leader, investment pros and others are aboard for the continuing relaunch

Med Center and Biomed Engineering faculty and students collaborate in commercialization effort

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

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

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

With fingers crossed and funds in-hand, the tech-centric nonprofit forges ahead

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

As entrepreneurial tide keeps rising, accelerators and Angels test their wings

The Cyber-industrial complex creates a foothold in Music City, as cyber risks proliferate

[Updated] Young company already has a lot of history behind it, in celebrity gaming niche.

IDEAS begins with straight talk from the VU campus about Nashville's IT challenges and opportunities

Students have decided they can't wait on the rest of the world to create the great jobs they want

[updated] High Net Worth (HNW) individuals and their data-buried advisors are targeted

Case Foundation CEO Jean Case joined StartupTN CEO Michael Burcham and others for anniversary observances

[Updated: Morris departing, 30 Aug 14] Tennessee's 19-year-old growth advocate transits to new leadership

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

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

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

Joe Cook Jr. seems to be executing with precision a gameplan to establish momentum for a still-small sector

Startup Tennessee gets operations staff, a tech exec volunteers in Uganda, $ for GOBA and more

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

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

Venture Incite's Y12 ties, capital raises, a TNInvestco, accelerators blossom and news statewide

Leadership shift was accomplished August 19, with Hagerty now chairman of TTDC

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

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

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

Remember when things used to slow down for Summer? Tennessee's venture scene seems busier than ever

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.

Speaker Harwell's tech agenda.. Schulz on ECD strategy.. new TN tech jobs.. Chattanooga Ventures.. Dream CS, DigiChart and more..

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

Petra, VU commercialization, HealthStream, Sustainability Summit, Owen GSM honors, Unum CIO, entrepreneurs young and older and more

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

The fate of Nashville Medical Trade Center.. a new venture from Cromwell & Schmisseur.. a beta invitation.. and much more here.

Law firm broadens its already sizeable footprint, plants flag in dealing with early-stage ventures

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

Our latest roundup of VU searches, capital raises, marketing pushes, digital music, tech commercialization and more

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

More luminaries are getting onboard the Entrepreneur Ecosystem bandwagon, this time rolling-out a proven startup breeding concept

New chair at lifesciences association..Parental Health update.. Bredesen aide moves.. Silicon Ranch and Venture Incite add staff.. PE investors disappear after liquidation.. bio-entrepreneurs..more

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

The news coincides with launch of the Obama Administration's StartUP America program in the U.S. and helps fulfill Solidus' TNInvestco strategy.

Lots of stuff bubbling-up from Genera, Skoodat, Satz (at left), plus the Cable and Broadcast folks, and more.

With B-round in offing, CEO says demand 'remarkable' for data-driven alignment of employer trends and providers' services

Lynch cites workforce challenges and the need for more collaboration throughout the region as essential to lift Nashville from lower tier of life-science centers

TTDC forum, TNInvestco website, VU tech transfer, PureSafety, Tricycle, Memphis leadership, and more...

Carried-interest threat to VCs' takehome..VU on entrepreneurship..Microloans in the Boro..Solar investment and more...