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1001.Milken Institute says Tennessee advances, yet struggles with tech commercialization and venture funding
Biannual Science & Technology Index shows some TN gains, but weakspots among growth factors
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018 11:42 am

1002.Chattanooga's Brickyard VC's startup 'insulator' eyes $20MM Fund I
There are 16 firms aboard now, each starting with a $250K investment and a supportive non-distracting work-life environment.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, October 7, 2022 5:15 pm

1003.VC's Lucro Marketplace for Healthcare solutions seeks array of partners
[updated] Startup greenlighted with patient capital, golden Roladexes.
Milt Capps Updated 17 Sept. 2018 / Published Tuesday, December 1, 2015 2:30 pm

1004.NewsBits, May 3, 2011
Speaker Harwell's tech agenda.. Schulz on ECD strategy.. new TN tech jobs.. Chattanooga Ventures.. Dream CS, DigiChart and more..
By Milt Capps Updated 9:14 a.m. / Published Tuesday, May 3, 2011 8:06 am

1005.Nashville Software School eyes new offerings, leadership succession plans
[updated] Founder John Wark's NSS aims to make juniors who are the future talent Nashville needs.
Milt Capps updated 25 July 2017 0859 / Published Wednesday, October 19, 2016 12:30 pm

1006.'Build To Scale' entries target TN entrepreneurial pipeline, capital, rural
Annual grant competition draws rigorous programs from campus and accelerator advocates for entrepreneurship, investment.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3:24 pm

1007.Venture Notes -- January 21, 2020
Nashvillian in ABLE Channel debut, Bill Butler's new biz, Castillo in hunt for startup award, fund update and more.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, January 21, 2020 4:30 pm

1008.BioTN Life Science Venture Program now led by Karrie Dudek PhD
Industry could reach favorable inflection, particularly if supply of domain's sophisticated capital grows.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, October 16, 2024 4:00 pm

1009.Venture Notes - Nov. 15, 2022
A baker's-dozen of venture updates, including ClearTrack, TraceFemcare, Writerly, Invergarry, Swingzen and more.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, November 15, 2022 5:15 pm

1010.VocalBrain CEO eyes bootstrap, capraise options for vocal-training platform
Founder-CEO's renewed focus on roles of voice and expression part of launch impetus.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, March 6, 2024 11:27 am

1011.CPG startup Daily Crunch raises capital, advances in channels, eyes horizon
Early-growth startup gathers advisors, maps capital raises for further revenue growth nationally
By Milt Capps updated / Published Wednesday, July 26, 2023 4:45 pm

1012.Alchemist Accelerator propels Memphis Hub alongside Epicenter, Ridgeline
Influential Bay Area accelerator reserves seats in global accelerator for qualified businesses.
By Milt Capps updated 1155 7 March 2023 / Published Monday, March 6, 2023 5:30 pm

1013.Venture Notes - November 17, 2022
15 bulleted updates on deals, funds, leaders and innovation in Tennessee.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:15 pm

1014.Venture Notes - June 1, 2021
Eighteen updates on startups, capital raises, and more from TN, KY, ALA
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, June 1, 2021 3:43 pm

1015.Venture Notes -- June 25, 2019
The startup/venture cauldron bubbles across Tennessee. 40 abstracts here.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, June 25, 2019 5:00 pm

1016.Venture Notes - October 19, 2018
Another batch of entrepreneurial and investment movers, shakers and TBDs.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, October 19, 2018 1:30 pm

1017.Venture Notes - 21 August 2018
Capraises, Angels, VCs, biotech, automotive, publishing, healthcare, fintech, Agbiz, TN-Women rock, and more...
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, August 21, 2018 12:00 pm

1018.Venture Notes - December 1, 2022
[updated] 15 bulletins on newcomer VCs, fintech, healthtech, edtech, Web3, logistitech, materials, med devices and more.
By Milt Capps updated 28 November 2023 / Published Thursday, December 1, 2022 4:45 pm

1019.36|86 Nashville: LaunchTN cohort of 36 startups has 21 from out of state
With more than 1,000 attendees projected for the annual conference, Villagers get scrutiny.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 1, 2017 8:00 am

1020.Venture Notes -- April 13, 2020
Gov. Bill Lee updates us, plus 17 venture updates and resources on telemed, M&A and more.
By Milt Capps Updated 15 April 2020 / Published Monday, April 13, 2020 3:29 pm

1021.NewsBits, August 1, 2011
Watching a TNInvestco watcher, Scripps Interactive, Harbert, Solidus, Fresenius, key hires and more.
By Milt Capps Updated 6:54 a.m. Aug. 3, 2011 / Published Monday, August 1, 2011 7:59 am

1022.Venture Notes -- July 9, 2019
Updated: 21 items on TN capital raises, advisors, entrepreneurs and strategies.
By Milt Capps updated July 10, 2019 / Published Tuesday, July 9, 2019 1:30 pm

1023.Venture Notes - October 24, 2019
A new healthtech spinout, capraises, M&A, people moves, advisors, key events and a couple dozen more nuggets.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, October 24, 2019 11:00 am

1024.TN General Assembly, Lobbyists + Clients engage on ed, tech,
medicine, taxes, myriad other issues

As bill-filing deadlines loom, bills that shape TN economy, startups, entrepreneurial momentum are in prospect.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, February 4, 2019 4:00 pm

1025.Venture Notes - August 23, 2021
Nearly 40 items on capraises, exec moves, major techs, PE, VC, CVC, musictech, fintech, healthtech, ag and much more.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, August 23, 2021 5:30 pm

1026.Venture Notes - May 7, 2022
Venture updates on new Funds, raises in Fintech, Music-Ent, Wealth, LifeSci, HCare, Media, HRtech, blockchain and other arenas.
By Milt Capps / Published Saturday, May 7, 2022 10:00 am

1027.Venture Notes - November 30, 2021 - Healthtech + Wellness
UPDATED Exclusive health-wellness venture roundup with updates on fund raises, startups...all in Tennessee.
By Milt Capps UPDATED 27 July 2023 / Published Tuesday, November 30, 2021 4:30 pm

1028.Might TN General Assembly rebrand Capitol Hill as Innovation LaunchPad?
Governor's focus on Innovation, President's focus on the Gulf left us mulling options concrete + symbolic.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, February 13, 2025 2:15 pm

1029.ETSU Research, Sync Space ally to 'Accelerate Appalachia' startups + SMEs
Years of building toward Highlands collaboration seem to be paying-off in significant new steps.
Staff adapted from submitted release / Published Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:00 pm

1030.Innovation chief McCullough leads 'Goal 7' push at Lipscomb University
'Meaningful impact' is imperative as university applies innovation toward fulfilling purpose.
By Milt Capps / Published Saturday, February 8, 2025 1:23 pm

1031.Pointing growth-oriented Founders to NVL's 6th Dealmakers Conference
Producers tap 50-person Nashville host committee, founders, investors, advisors -- and we just added a perk.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, February 7, 2025 8:58 am

1032.NHCC Council Fellows 2025 Class seeks insights amid times still turbulent
Council Fellows 2025 may weigh healthcare fortunes & flaws
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, January 29, 2025 5:00 pm

1033.Rockmont Partners, Nashville Capital Network move on RepScrubs
Nashville investors expand interest in healthtech growth company's prospects in perioperational vendor management.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, January 27, 2025 3:59 pm

1034.TNECD's LaunchTN reports gains, spotlights startups Whisper Aero + Shappi
TTDC-LaunchTN board gets earful on importance of prepping + retaining vital talent in TN.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, January 16, 2025 3:00 pm

1035.Chamber's Leadership Connect empowers competitive SMB and entrepreneurial owners for business and community gains
10-founder cohorts seen as assets for accelerated empowerment, innovation that strengthen region.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:56 pm

1036.Venture Notes - January 11, 2025
Updates on new SSM fund, Mobius AI, Ulys Holdings, Azra AI, Lone Oaks' next SPAC, NashvilleSC shifts
By Milt Capps / Published Saturday, January 11, 2025 4:15 pm

1037.LaunchTN CIO Kelliher says LaunchTN investment bench full after hires
[Updated] Senior Capital Associate Lasawni Reynolds among recruits tackling SSBCI and related opportunities.
By Milt Capps Updated / Published Wednesday, January 8, 2025 9:25 am

1038.Coleman to succeed CEO Schulz at Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
17-year Chamber staff member gets the nod from Chamber board, as Partner 2030 advances 5-year plan.
Adapted from release / Published Tuesday, January 7, 2025 3:00 pm

1039.Shore Capital plants flag for new Agentis Longevity platform in Nashville
CEO Jimmy St Louis leverages PE firm's platform model and growing Nashville presence.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, December 30, 2024 12:10 pm

1040.Incoming Chair McDaniel leads CEO search for Nashville Technology Council
Multiple indigenous candidates may be queuing. It remains to be seen how widely NTC will cast its net.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, December 20, 2024 4:48 pm

1041.CEO: TTDC-LaunchTN 'not anticipating' SSBCI funding changes under Trump Administration
Nonetheless, all hands are likely to keep a weather eye peeled.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, November 20, 2024 5:01 pm

1042.Healthtech: VanderbiltHealth said joining Aegis Ventures Digital Consortium
VC healthtech and automation studio advances effort to 'catalyze innovation across the nation'.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, November 19, 2024 5:17 pm

1043.New $100MM Jumpstart Nova Fund II now JS Health Investors flagship
Seeking more institutional standing for JHI funds, with reduced potential for political-regulatory risk.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, November 18, 2024 3:20 pm

1044.CEO search at Nashville Technology Council as Cambournac departs EOY24
UPDATED Next NTC leader will follow Elise Cambournac's term, ending 12/31/24
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, October 24, 2024 9:25 am

1045.Nashville, UK's West Yorkshire CA team for MedTech-innovation & trade
Cross-border trade, entrepreneurship and investment likely to flow from this week's step forward.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, October 11, 2024 7:45 am

1046.State's new AI Advisory Council eyes risks and leadership opportunities
Ahead: AI council's 2nd meeting, a milestone in '25 and a 4-year ramp amid enthusiasm and uncertainty.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, October 1, 2024 5:45 pm

1047.TCRS: Tennessee Consolidated report includes PE-Alt Assets angle
Today, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled in Nashville to address the NABE.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, September 30, 2024 7:45 am

1048.Acquisitive techcos i3 Verticals, Payroc WorldAccess wrap $438MM M&A deal
Nashville seller of non-core line focuses on Edtech, Regtech, Healthcare software markets
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, September 23, 2024 1:00 pm

1049.Company Lab wants Sustainable Mobility Accelerator entrants to grow in TN
Tennessee-based applicants have yet to win a seat ahead of more competitive out-of-state entrants.
By Milt Capps / Published Saturday, September 21, 2024 9:55 am

1050.Virtuous Cycles: Native local VC Rockmont Partners leads Lab Logs' Series A
Serial SaaS entrepreneurs' GrowthTech Fund I makes first bet under modeled $50MM target
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, September 6, 2024 6:15 pm

1051.Entrepreneurial deadline looms for Logistics Industry Opportunity Challenge
Whatever your stage, act now to present Alchemist ideas, experience for surmounting supply-chain challenges.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, September 4, 2024 1:42 pm

1052.VUMC Brock Center GM to forge R&D ties for pharma, digital transformation
Chosen exec is to provide strategic leadership for the Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, September 3, 2024 4:09 pm

1053.Nashville execs join board of Greater Nashville Venture Capital Association
GNVCA board is aggregating clout as it begins partnering and other work.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, August 27, 2024 11:51 am

1054.FINTECH: TN AG Skrmetti joins USDOJ action vs RealPage, which rejects price-fixing complaints
[updated Aug. 26] With apartment, home and shelter pricing and AI deployment top o' mind in U.S. and elsewhere, this is timely.
By Milt Capps - updated 1103 26 August 2026 / Published Saturday, August 24, 2024 4:00 pm

1055.CEO: Meharry Medical College's MMCV Inc. considers $100MM Fund I
CEO says Nashville 'uniquely' ready for scalable ventures and partnerships that advance health equity.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, August 20, 2024 5:23 pm

1056.Rehberg heads strategic unit for innovative EPB, quantum-services pioneer
Arkansas native joins from exec ranks of a Texas power cooperative.
Staff edited submitted press release / Published Friday, August 16, 2024 1:25 pm

1057.Advocates steady, Darrell Freeman-inspired Center departs Fisk, eyes trajectory
Despite transition to independent operations, Center's Bankable Bootcamp is taking applications.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, August 16, 2024 6:03 pm

1058.Nancy Falls affirms Concinnity capraise, e-clinical tailwind, potential suitors
Two pivots in, this clinical technology management platform lashes its future to a kinetic sector.
Milt Capps / Published Friday, August 9, 2024 5:00 pm

1059.Bitcoin '24 may draw 20,000 to Music City Center July 24-27
[updated] Pols Trump, Kennedy, Hagerty, Blackburn to join throngs of cryptocurrency and related fans in Music City
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, July 3, 2024 3:48 pm

1060.New $75MM+ Nashville Catalyst Fund to create, preserve, develop affordable housing
Catalyst allies Metro Housing Division, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, First Horizon, Vanderbilt University, et al.
Submitted release, edited / Published Friday, June 28, 2024 12:55 pm

1061.CEOs of Titans, Nashville SC likely fans of Music City entrepreneurship
Longer term, CEOs Ayre and Nihill seem positioned to create sparks off the pitch, as well as on.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, June 27, 2024 3:44 pm

1062.TN Founders using non-FINRA $-Finders may find SEC rules perplexing
Are too many actors are 'worrying too little' about sanctions and-or prosecution under securities laws?
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:08 pm

1063.VU alum Megan Feely raises capital, preps EDDY Aesthetic's market entries
Platoon of fellow Vanderbilt alumni investors congregate around Bay Area startup.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, June 14, 2024 12:00 pm

1064.Tennessee reflections on PitchBook list of 'World's top startup cities'
Surely some think Austin or Raleigh is sitting in Nashville's future seat on this leaderboard.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, June 12, 2024 6:00 pm

1065.Ops-Relationships: Seed-stage Opre platform harmonizes 'future of work'
Opre team anchors locally, aims for growth that helps spawn wealth and regional capital resources.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, June 5, 2024 3:15 pm

1066.Fintech New Constructs adds to Bloomberg New Constructs Core Earnings Leaders Index for use by ETF generator First Trust Advisors
[updated] Founder David Trainer may have hit a true inflection point, amid an evolving, target-rich environment.
By Milt Capps updated / Published Monday, May 13, 2024 6:15 pm

1067.CoMobility Summit could galvanize quantum + comobility ventures, allies
CoMobility Summit could fire-up Chattanooga alliances for data, energy, mobility, workforce pushes
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, May 2, 2024 1:56 pm

1068.Leader-designee bound for UTC Research Institute's Quantum Center
Dr. Rick Mukhurjee relocating from Germany to Chattanooga to lead UTC Quantum Center initiatives.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, April 29, 2024 10:30 am

1069.Vanderbilt University launching Institute for National Defense & Global Security
Summit III speakers' savvy, calibrated comments may contain 'signals' for domestic and global listeners.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:30 am

1070.Brief: HealthStream remains alert for platform-enhancing SaaS deals
Depending on market conditions, there could be more dividends and share buybacks, as well as deals.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, April 1, 2024 2:58 pm

1071.Corker, Brock lead Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative's workforce, economic, infrastructure push for 'thriving ecosystem'
Leaders to consult with experts, local stakeholders as they look to generate impetus akin to city's 1Gig push.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, March 26, 2024 7:03 am

1072.Venture Notes - March 21, 2024
Updates: Accelerator revival, Lodestone Advisory, Homeware, We Are Nations, Mamaya Health
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:15 pm

1073.Fintech: SavvyFi's latest SEC filing draws our attention
[updated] Such small steps as this often lead somewhere interesting.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, February 16, 2024 2:24 pm

1074.VU Owen alumni's ESG entrant Atmos acquired by WAP Sustainability
WAP founder-CEO says he's no classic sector consolidator, but eyes more value-adding technologies for his platform.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, February 16, 2024 5:30 pm

1075.ThriveAP investor's $3MM bet focuses on Advanced Practice Provider needs
Labordemic hits employers recovering from COVID19 pressures + workers drive for upskilling, certification and licensing.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, February 12, 2024 7:08 am

1076.Invitation for VNC Readers
Invitation to the 2024 Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, Feb. 22, 2024
Published Monday, February 12, 2024 7:52 am

1077.Moyer-led Innovation Studio raising $2.5MM to advance Industry AI mission
Filing could be precursor of larger raise. Staff expansion seems imminent.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, December 13, 2023 8:45 am

1078.DigitalSelf eyes $300MM raise, has 'major' focus here + fan of Nashville SC
CEO sees office open in Nashville by January, major focus on Music City brands and other targets.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, November 20, 2023 3:47 pm

1079.Tennessee lags peers in commercializing ideas + products, now TN ECD, Launch Tennessee and allies aim to grow resources
RTI report illuminates TN funding + performance lag, advancement opportunities
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, November 9, 2023 12:00 pm

1080.TN conservative media: Daily Wire's Bentkey seeks $120MM investment
[Updated] Conservative media-entertainment entrant rebrands children's content platform from Nashville HQ.
By Milt Capps Updated / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2023 4:31 pm

1081.LaunchTN names Kelliher chief investment officer amid SSBCI push
Tennessean succeeds Monique Villa.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, October 17, 2023 2:00 pm

1082.Tennessee Technology Development Corporation dba Launch Tennessee pilots statewide TTAC consortium
Pilot project could lead to bolstering state's tech transfer and commercialization.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, September 8, 2023 9:38 am

1083.SPAC: Live Oak Crestview Climate Acquisition Corp may seek new deadline
[Updated] Live Oak filed Nov. 15, 2023, reporting it is winding-down its LOCC program, and will do no combination.
By Milt Capps UPDATED Nov. 16, 2023 / Published Thursday, September 7, 2023 5:45 pm

1084.JHI affiliate Jumpstart 2023 gains ground on $4.3MM capital raise
JHI CEO: results include numerous 40x exits, and nearly 200 investments made since inception, with a total 40 likely in 2023.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, August 31, 2023 9:09 am

1085.Vanderbilt IP licensed to IPO-prospect Neumora might earn VU millions
Scenario: VU could garner up to $422MM, as fight against neurospsych disorders, degenerative diseases advances.
By Milt Capps / Published Saturday, August 26, 2023 12:14 pm

1086.Nashville's Whistler Capital affiliate sets $500MM healthcare raise
Whistler affiliates have previously invested in locally based Embold Health, Hashed Health, et al.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, August 24, 2023 6:32 pm

1087.Tom Noser: 'When to broaden product offerings at early-stage companies'
Edtech and healthcare SaaS veteran with stripes in credentialing, training and other businesses offers advice.
By Tom Noser
Founder & President, Fortune's Path,
Nashville / Published Saturday, August 5, 2023 1:45 pm


1088.Vanderbilt's 2024 Summit to extend scrutiny of global competition, threats and strategic gaps, with an eye toward 'radical collaboration'
Updated 17 April 2024 - Institute announced. Chancellor says VU has strategic advantage in confronting challenges in a 'networked world'.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, August 1, 2023 6:00 pm

1089.VC Caduceus Capital Partners advances early-stage digital health fund
[updated] Firm pursues $100MM raise, with progress reported for Early Stage Digital Health Fund I.
By Milt Capps updating earlier coverage / Published Thursday, July 20, 2023 6:45 am

1090.Venture Notes - July 18, 2023
[updated] Raises by Rubicon, Pharos Capital, Medaxion, Yoshi, Whisper Aero, EDA Tech Hubs, SSM pipeline signal
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, July 17, 2023 4:58 pm

1091.Nashville startup Time Miner pursues B2B platform ties, maps capital raises
Nashville transplants, allies prep for expanded growth as legal-services deals with competitive, economic pressures.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, June 20, 2023 4:00 pm

1092.Discovery Vanderbilt gives nod to startups HeroWear, IDBiologics, Virtuoso
Vanderbilt University pulls the trigger on funding for trio of faculty- and affiliate-led companies.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, May 23, 2023 5:23 pm

1093.TN GenAssembly slashes LaunchTN SBIR-STTR matching request
While budget heads to Leadership and then to the Governor, the LaunchTN board preps for road ahead.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, April 20, 2023 4:00 pm

1094.Year-old Nashville-Seattle platform startup Goodship raised at least $7.4M
Dynamo VC, FUSE, Cercano, Ironspring, Innovation Endeavors, and others backers are early-in. [updated]
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, April 14, 2023 3:37 pm

1095.Heritage Group execs plant flag for $400MM Healthcare Innovation Fund IV
Private equity execs and their strategic investors set sail on next fund amid crosswinds.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, April 10, 2023 4:57 pm

1096.Techstars Industries of the Future has drawn 20 deeptechies to Tennessee
The accelerator has enlisted startups from 13 other states and 3 other nations. No native TN ventures, yet.
By Milt Capps updated 14 June 2023 / Published Thursday, April 6, 2023 2:41 pm

1097.NWtennesseemap23
Published Friday, March 31, 2023 6:36 pm

1098.Governor proposes funds for TN GO push by TN ECD, UT, TVA, ORNL, VU
Updated -'Tennessee Network Growth and Opportunity Initiative' could heighten partnering, grant competitiveness.
By Milt Capps updated / Published Monday, March 13, 2023 1:45 pm

1099.Claritas Capital invests alongside Emerald Plus ally in Web3.0-M&E
Claritas busy with SEC filings and stealthy moves to build new portfolio with 'cultural relevance', and market potential.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:46 pm

1100.TN ECD-Launch Tennessee may be one step away from $117MM SSBCI grant
[Updated] TN House FW&M Chair Patsy Hazlewood is among Tennessee legislators expressing support.
By Milt Capps Updated 25 January 2023 / Published Friday, January 20, 2023 12:47 pm

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