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Chris Hefley advances LLM As A Service toward market, maps capital raise
Chris Hefley advances LLM As A Service toward market, maps capital raise

Serial tech entrepreneur says he won't 'dilly-dally' in raising money to address AI opportunity.

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Founder: startup SwimIntel's PredictAI churns athlete-recruitment waters
Founder: startup SwimIntel's PredictAI churns athlete-recruitment waters

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

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COPILOT TRAVEL remaps capital, pursues pent-up leisure-trip surge
COPILOT TRAVEL remaps capital, pursues pent-up leisure-trip surge

Local CEO adds advisors, launches project involving American Airlines, eyes international scale

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CareEco CEO Johnson eyes $2MM raise to drive Engine deeper into market
CareEco CEO Johnson eyes $2MM raise to drive Engine deeper into market

Expanding team and advisors include Nashville serial healthcare entrepreneur Joe Hutts

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Moreland & Stokel raising Seed for grownup EVA's post-pandemic push
Moreland & Stokel raising Seed for grownup EVA's post-pandemic push

Founders emerged from Pandemic Pivot with fresh view of prospects for curated talent and tech-supported deals.

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Sarah Bellos, Lewis + Clark AgriFood chart Stony Creek Colors' Indigo path
Sarah Bellos, Lewis + Clark AgriFood chart Stony Creek Colors' Indigo path

Its $9MM B-round nearly done, the startup's cornerstone is an amalgam of purpose, agriculture, supply chain and global economics.

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Venture Notes - February 1, 2021
Venture Notes - February 1, 2021

Action: UGP, Grabbr, VoluMetrix, SSM Partners, new PE fund, FINTOP, FilterX, Redwood, SocialBot, Shockwave.

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Prediction modeler Decode Health eyes city-county COVID-19 spike risks
Prediction modeler Decode Health eyes city-county COVID-19 spike risks

[updated] Data science, machine learning tech and prediction services startup brings to bear its SDOH learning curve.

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COPILOT TRAVEL in Seed raise, eyeing Series A<br>to drive ticketing from any website or device
COPILOT TRAVEL in Seed raise, eyeing Series A
to drive ticketing from any website or device

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

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BOS Framework eyes cap-raises to accelerate tech across biz spectrum
BOS Framework eyes cap-raises to accelerate tech across biz spectrum

[updated] Tech veteran preps for ramping-up sales, scouts for talent in Nashville and beyond.

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Venture Notes - April 24, 2019
Venture Notes - April 24, 2019

HealthStream ties-up with early-growth cos, Alphabet-backed Clover hits Music City, a startup's $6MM raise, money for June Medical, HempTenn, BeastBrands, SmartRIA, and much more.

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Entrepreneur Gordon preps Cloud Range Cyber + Nashville Cyber Range
Entrepreneur Gordon preps Cloud Range Cyber + Nashville Cyber Range

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

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Nashville Entrepreneur Week Pitch winner's Seed raise well underway
Nashville Entrepreneur Week Pitch winner's Seed raise well underway

[updated] Ten startups competed, one stood out. Here are highlights and the list of judges.

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Blockchain: Will Gov. Haslam affix his name<br>to electronic transactions amendment?
Blockchain: Will Gov. Haslam affix his name
to electronic transactions amendment?

[updated] Some see Tennessee getting a boost from the legislation, others less sanguine.

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VU inventors' Adaptive Technology startup faces IntelliCane funding hurdles
VU inventors' Adaptive Technology startup faces IntelliCane funding hurdles

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

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Angel Capital Group updates Nashville and Appalachian microfunds
Angel Capital Group updates Nashville and Appalachian microfunds

CEO says sees first close on HealthIT fund by end of 1Q 2018.

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Nashville-linked RecordGram to launch $300MM TUNE token sale
Nashville-linked RecordGram to launch $300MM TUNE token sale

[updated] Supported by Block Gemini in Dubai, RecordGram aims to set a record raise.

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Project Music grad RecordGram eyes $100MM+ token sale, mulls Series A
Project Music grad RecordGram eyes $100MM+ token sale, mulls Series A

Yet another potentially blockchain-centric venture apparently got some lift in Music City.

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eProcurement startup GreenLight Medical maps Series A-B raises
eProcurement startup GreenLight Medical maps Series A-B raises

[Updated] Nebraska-born Dirks believes e-procurement startup likely to thrive in Nashville ecosystem.

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Sohr-backed MEDarchon taps CEO, puts growth ahead of any capital raise
Sohr-backed MEDarchon taps CEO, puts growth ahead of any capital raise

CEO Baxter: MEDarchon is tracked by potential suitors outside Nashville.

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Marcom: Snell's Gyrosity eyes capital raise and Crosshair spin-out
Marcom: Snell's Gyrosity eyes capital raise and Crosshair spin-out

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

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Maptic eyes capital raise for mapping, analytics platform<br>targeting the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Maptic eyes capital raise for mapping, analytics platform
targeting the Consumer Packaged Goods industry

CEO Hulsey outlines steps toward market and investors.

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VendEngine passes $20MM revenue, eyes advisory board, capital needs
VendEngine passes $20MM revenue, eyes advisory board, capital needs

[updated] Disciplined cash management gives this bootstrap many options.

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CaredFor: Polidor siblings eye Seed raise for referral-marketing startup
CaredFor: Polidor siblings eye Seed raise for referral-marketing startup

(updated) The CellJournalist veterans have brought another startup to the starting-line, this time in marketing software.

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Startup Thrivist eyes further capital after Crimson Ventures takes stake
Startup Thrivist eyes further capital after Crimson Ventures takes stake

Andrew McGarrity now leads digital group in Tennessee Book Company (Ingram).

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Ripple Music emerging from stealth, into Series A raise for VideoBomb app
Ripple Music emerging from stealth, into Series A raise for VideoBomb app

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

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Stony Creek Colors eyes $8.6MM capital raises now thru 2018
Stony Creek Colors eyes $8.6MM capital raises now thru 2018

Founder presses ahead with no native Tennessee capital, other than her own.

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Baker Donelson programs advance Atlanta Cybersec accelerator + HealthIT
Baker Donelson programs advance Atlanta Cybersec accelerator + HealthIT

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

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IQuity Labs' VU license + Eurofins partnership could lead to global market
IQuity Labs' VU license + Eurofins partnership could lead to global market

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

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Venture Notes - January 19, 2016
Venture Notes - January 19, 2016

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

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HealthIT: Brentwood-based Healthspek eyes $1.5MM Series A capraise
HealthIT: Brentwood-based Healthspek eyes $1.5MM Series A capraise

Seed to B-round scenario begins to emerge, with pharmacogenetic testing a driver.

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Nashville Entrepreneur Center appointments heavy with longtime advocates
Nashville Entrepreneur Center appointments heavy with longtime advocates

Experience, expertise and continuity seem reflected in selections.

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Belmont bootstrapping advocate Jeff Cornwall unveils family business
Belmont bootstrapping advocate Jeff Cornwall unveils family business

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

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ProjectMusic: EVAmore in business/platform dev push + pursuing capraise
ProjectMusic: EVAmore in business/platform dev push + pursuing capraise

[updated 10:21a] Belmont students keeping moving toward launch, with deep advisory bench.

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'War' ahead? Startup Initial State Technologies preps for capital raises
'War' ahead? Startup Initial State Technologies preps for capital raises

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

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Scorebird mobile sports-data startup preps $1MM-plus Series A raise
Scorebird mobile sports-data startup preps $1MM-plus Series A raise

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

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Everly, the mix and beverages startup, preps for Series A raise this spring
Everly, the mix and beverages startup, preps for Series A raise this spring

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

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Gun.io CEO keeps finger off fund-raising trigger, outlines broad ambitions
Gun.io CEO keeps finger off fund-raising trigger, outlines broad ambitions

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

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XOEye Technologies wearables gameplan could include Series B in 2015
XOEye Technologies wearables gameplan could include Series B in 2015

[updated] Google Glass is not a large blip on this startup's radar, thus far.

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WaffleMe.com: Startup eyes capital raise, keeps customers' <br> social-media from being scattered, smothered
WaffleMe.com: Startup eyes capital raise, keeps customers'
social-media from being scattered, smothered

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

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JSF startup CEO: E-language Boomalang a 'dream come true, already'
JSF startup CEO: E-language Boomalang a 'dream come true, already'

[update] JSF-bred startup's eventual exit sale will follow years of development and marketing push

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Mid-TN's NueCura Partners gathers Angels, some join MEDArchon capraise
Mid-TN's NueCura Partners gathers Angels, some join MEDArchon capraise

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

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Entrepreneurs, Investors, Advisors comment<br>on Nashville deal dynamics, traditions
Entrepreneurs, Investors, Advisors comment
on Nashville deal dynamics, traditions

Capital vs Culture may be the main event when entrepreneurs, investors go head to head

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Checkd.in's rapid evolution, Case award spur launch of Affinity Exchange
Checkd.in's rapid evolution, Case award spur launch of Affinity Exchange

Updated: End of the road for much-promoted company? Further capital raises are ahead for the Nashville startup.

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Nashville Angels bless Kindful, as it eyes<br>tech acquisition and Blackbaud market share
Nashville Angels bless Kindful, as it eyes
tech acquisition and Blackbaud market share

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

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'Educating the money' may be answer to diversifying Nashville techventures
'Educating the money' may be answer to diversifying Nashville techventures

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

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Next Nashville Technology Council CEO is Liza Lowery Massey
Next Nashville Technology Council CEO is Liza Lowery Massey

[CEO departure] Sixth CEO brings national perspective, oversees an NTC on shifting economic, educational and professional terrain.

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Briefly: Nashville Technology Council freshens its board
Briefly: Nashville Technology Council freshens its board
12-year-old NTC's next CEO will face dozens of board members, including some new faces
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Fetherling joins Moore in rebranded Stratasan startup;<br>Nashville Tech Council CEO search makes strides, says Sloan
Fetherling joins Moore in rebranded Stratasan startup;
Nashville Tech Council CEO search makes strides, says Sloan

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

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Fetherling eyes HealthDataSource role, resigns NTC;<br>Tech Council sets CEO search and strategic review
Fetherling eyes HealthDataSource role, resigns NTC;
Tech Council sets CEO search and strategic review
No one's surprised to see Fetherling back in venture garb; he earlier invested in Jason Moore's startup
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NewsBits, May 11, 2011
NewsBits, May 11, 2011

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

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Tough Love: Local VCs and Silicon Valley<br>consultant work separately to keep it real
Tough Love: Local VCs and Silicon Valley
consultant work separately to keep it real
Those who want to broaden entrepreneurship and those who control capital want entrepreneurs to view their businesses realistically
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Law + Leverage: Baker Donelson adds Sloan<br>for technology & emerging companies
Law + Leverage: Baker Donelson adds Sloan
for technology & emerging companies

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

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'Voodoo venture valuations', other truths told at Forum
'Voodoo venture valuations', other truths told at Forum
Hopes fired, worst fears confirmed in latest iteration of the art form known as venture panels
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People: Local Angel Capital Group names chief for Knoxville
People: Local Angel Capital Group names chief for Knoxville
ACG says it has expanded the ranks of its angel investors and has invested in four companies
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