| 601. |  Angel Capital Group updates Nashville and Appalachian microfunds
CEO says sees first close on HealthIT fund by end of 1Q 2018.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, January 25, 2018 11:08 am
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| 602. |  LaunchTN Impact Fund investor committee announced
Six veterans of early-stage entrepreneurial investment have screened 18 companies.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, January 25, 2018 2:49 pm
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| 603. |  Headsup: LaunchTN may have to beard budget lion
to fund Tennessee entrepreneurial leadership
CEO Charlie Brock unveils robust plan for LTN advancement, but may be facing budget headwinds.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, January 25, 2018 5:00 pm
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| 604. |  Pre-Flight grad pilots Noka personal-health products startup toward runway
Transplanted entrepreneur mulls capital and advisors, preps for full market entry
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, January 19, 2018 3:45 pm
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| 605. |  Rosenblatt departs Frost Brown for SVP/GC role at Tech-centric BTC Inc.
After helping anchor the upstart Nashville blockchain-crypto community, this lawyer moves over.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, January 17, 2018 4:00 pm
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| 606. |  Venture Calendar - 2017 - Updated
State and regional events of interest.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, January 9, 2018 6:45 am
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| 607. |  TennSMART Consortium eyes bigger TN role in 'intelligent mobility' industry
At least 3 new initiatives could advance the state's mobility R&D, innovation, entrepreneurship and recruitment efforts.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, January 3, 2018 4:30 pm
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| 608. |  Advisor entrant: Cherry Bekaert's MP in Nashville also tech-innovation lead
Innovation growth draws innovation-centric pro's -- VNC poll provides hint of incubent advisor standings.
By Milt Capps updated 14 Sept. 2018 / Published Tuesday, January 2, 2018 3:36 pm
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| 609. |  NVille startup raises Seed for Solar Site Design, draws strategic interest
Construction services marketplace startup rides cresting economic wave, says founder.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, December 20, 2017 12:45 pm
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| 610. |  Healthy Eating: Jumpstart Capital takes a taste of startup Menud
Girded with Lean Startup mindset, startup moves to finish Seed and launch Series A rounds.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, December 18, 2017 5:30 pm
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| 611. |  Beacon Center poll says State incentive wasteful, while Entertainment, Blockchain, other industries mobilize for Capitol Hill action
'Free-market' combatant of industry incentives may face new players pursuing legislated benefits.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, December 12, 2017 3:00 pm
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| 612. |  Briovation likely to invest in 20+ Health startups outside Nashville in 2018
[updated] Company recently had first close for its targeted $30MM early-growth fund and has invested.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, December 7, 2017 4:45 pm
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| 613. |  Rep. Mark White: GOP West TN Economic Caucus
should push region's economic development
Legislator observes the Western Division of the State lagging Eastern and Western regions.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, December 4, 2017 3:30 pm
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| 614. |  FINTECH: Leaf virtual banking startup eyes global markets, capital raises
[updated] A seasoned crossborder entrepreneur says he's homesteading in Nashville, for now.
By Milt Capps updated 14 Dec 2017 / Published Friday, December 1, 2017 5:00 pm
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| 615. |  FINTECH: Franklin-based Core10's Series A propelled by FINTOP Capital
Nashville entrepreneur Joe Maxwell's win-win strategy spurs 'here-shoring' initiative.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, November 27, 2017 4:45 pm
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| 616. |  Tennessee State University, NBIC separate business incubation missions
Startup clients may migrate to either of the incubators - Nashville gets a net incubator increase.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, November 13, 2017 3:30 pm
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| 617. |  Four TN startups to pitch this week during Life Science Tennessee conclave
[updated] IQuity, SafeStamp, Frontier Diagnostics, Neurodyne pitch to local VCs.
By Milt Capps updated 5:08pm 8 Nov 17 / Published Wednesday, November 8, 2017 1:56 pm
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| 618. |  ITIF: Tennessee has risen sharply in New Economy Index
[updated] A pronounced rise in overall ranking comes with weaker showing on some of 25 dimensions.
By Milt Capps updated 7 Nov 2017 1717 / Published Monday, November 6, 2017 10:15 am
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| 619. |  Maxwell-led FINTOP Capital FTP1 fintech fund closes north of $50MM goal
Nashvillian-led fund could invest up to $10MM in current operating year.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, November 3, 2017 11:00 am
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| 620. |  Jammber CEO eyes capital raises, confirms buyout approaches
[Updated] Chicago-bred Project Music grad may find Series A dough outside Nashville.
Milt Capps updated 3 July 2019 / Published Wednesday, November 1, 2017 4:45 pm
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| 621. |  CEO: XMi Acquisition has $15MM dry powder, more M&A moves likely
With access to funds that have total $50MM AUM, XMi believes it can complete 1-2 deals per year.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, October 25, 2017 4:55 pm
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| 622. |  Reg A+ candidate? Franklin startup Grabbr
eyes Publishing, Music, Med, Financial
[updated] Veteran of the publishing world see wide application for his new platform and may trigger new breed IPO.
By Milt Capps updated 12 March 2019 / Published Tuesday, October 24, 2017 1:45 pm
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| 623. |  CEO: Nashville EC steps-up transparency, surveils market,
aims to serve diversity of constituents and biz models
Resources are proliferating in Nashville's entrepreneurial ecosystem, so the EC makes strategic shift.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, October 20, 2017 4:30 pm
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| 624. |  Exec: LaunchTN embraces discretionary role in IMPACT Fund investing
Applications for investment consideration are being taken now.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, October 18, 2017 4:45 pm
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| 625. |  Med-devices startup Somavac raises Seed capital from VCs, Angels
Still too rare in CEO ranks, woman mechanical engineer charts startup's course.
By Milt Capps Updated Aug. 24, 2021 / Published Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:15 pm
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| 626. |  Army veteran Wegner raises capital to fortify
new 'Authentically American' apparel brand
[updated] Former U.S. Army Ranger aims to take the high ground in made-in-USA product branding
Milt Capps Updated 21 May 2020 / Published Thursday, October 5, 2017 3:21 pm
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| 627. |  Nashville-linked RecordGram to launch $300MM TUNE token sale
[updated] Supported by Block Gemini in Dubai, RecordGram aims to set a record raise.
Milt Capps updated 3 April 2018 / Published Wednesday, September 20, 2017 4:45 pm
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| 628. |  Tim Choate: ThinkDeeply startup amplifies MidTN capacity for AI innovation
Newco says it'll pursue capital raise opportunistically among savvy investors.
Milt Capps updated 27 March 2018 / Published Tuesday, September 19, 2017 2:15 pm
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| 629. |  Eleven9's Mixtroz founders pitch Creative Startups, pursue $600K capraise
[updated] The challenges are real, but two women entrepreneurs declare their determination.
Milt Capps updated 17 Nov 2017 0603 / Published Thursday, September 14, 2017 4:30 pm
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| 630. |  Project Music grad RecordGram eyes $100MM+ token sale, mulls Series A
Yet another potentially blockchain-centric venture apparently got some lift in Music City.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, August 16, 2017 4:30 pm
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| 631. |  emids Technologies gets suitors, eyes M&A, plus IoT and Blockchain plays
[updated] Healthcare IT, solutions and consulting provider has apparently passed a revenue milestone.
Milt Capps updated 10 March 2020 / Published Tuesday, August 15, 2017 4:15 pm
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| 632. |  With Nashville tech players aboard, Po.et Foundation reports $10MM funding
Updated 26 Sept 2017 - Startup spearheads international open-source initiative for Proof of Existence
Milt Capps updated 10 Aug 2017 0854 / Published Wednesday, August 9, 2017 4:00 pm
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| 633. |  Venture Notes - 27 July 2017
'Erosion' in TN investment? Major IT and software cos' raises, TN fund recruiting, startup updates and more.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, July 27, 2017 11:30 am
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| 634. |  Venture Notes - 24 July 2017
LaunchTN's 36|86 bet, Van Beke promo, Steve Hau's gambit, P/E & TCRS, CoLab CEO and more.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, July 24, 2017 4:30 pm
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| 635. |  Nashville: Media, Entertainment & Technology Alliance to lobby, form PAC
[updated] In-the-works a year or more, the advocacy group is about to stand up to be counted.
Milt Capps updated 15 May 2018 / Published Tuesday, July 18, 2017 5:00 pm
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| 636. | LaunchTN eyes creation of model anti-sexual harassment policy
Exec says harassment 'unacceptable' and LaunchTN will advocate broad adoption of planned policy model
Milt Capps / Published Monday, July 17, 2017 5:45 pm
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| 637. |  West End Holdings acquires American Hometown Publishing media group
[updated] Company also has a pipeline of media acquisition targets.
Milt Capps updated 2 Oct. 2017 / Published Monday, July 17, 2017 5:30 pm
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| 638. |  Venture Notes - 11 July 2017
Publisher rating VCs!? plus new capital raises, deals, NVille EC scholarships and more.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, July 11, 2017 5:15 pm
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| 639. |  Board of directors update for Nashville Technology Council
18-year-old trade group updates its governing roster.
Adapted from NTC press release / Published Monday, July 10, 2017 7:12 am
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| 640. |  eProcurement startup GreenLight Medical maps Series A-B raises
[Updated] Nebraska-born Dirks believes e-procurement startup likely to thrive in Nashville ecosystem.
Milt Capps Last updated / Published Monday, July 10, 2017 2:30 pm
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| 641. |  Venture Notes - 23 June 2017
Updates on Synchronous Health, Taigan, SkyDropX, Sunset Digital, Integrated Healing Tech and more.
Milt Capps / Published Friday, June 23, 2017 2:38 pm
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| 642. |  Post-Dart Music, HAAWK CEO mulls capraise, nourishing ties to hometown
[Updated] Ex-pat Nashvillian says Music City 'hot-hot', encourages ties with LA players
Milt Capps updated 26 Sept 2017 / Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017 4:30 pm
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| 643. |  Pass-It-Down eyes $1MM Seed round to 'revolutionize' genealogy biz
[updated] Entrepreneur steps away from lawyering to disrupt personal history making and storytelling.
Milt Capps updated 18 July 2017 0910 / Published Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:45 pm
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| 644. |  Venture Notes - 12 June 2017
Updates on LaunchTN, entrepreneurs once and future, Vanderbilt, ORNL, and more.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, June 12, 2017 1:00 pm
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| 645. |  Clayton Associates' McWhorter increases stake in Clemson University
VC co-founder takes a paws for philanthropy that may inspire other executives.
Milt Capps updated May 8, 2020 / Published Monday, June 12, 2017 7:15 am
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| 646. |  M&A: Fintech entrepreneur Greg Daily says he's a buyer, not a seller
[updated] He has 'plenty of capital' and would probably relish deals for his existing or new verticals.
Milt Capps updated 7 September 2017 / Published Monday, June 12, 2017 12:00 pm
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| 647. |  Venture Notes - 8 June 2017
Dart Music bankruptcy buyers step up, startup, PE and Fund news, and more.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, June 8, 2017 4:45 pm
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| 648. |  CEO David Fox: 'Enormous void' in trusted news,
passion for news spurred Exile Global founding
Former reporter, political candidate and hedge-fund manager sees return to newsmedia timely.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, June 7, 2017 3:45 pm
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| 649. |  LLR Partners' Kemberton Healthcare deal illustrates M&A checkpoints
CEO wasting no time in preparing for push with private-equity backing.
Milt Capps updated 4 Aug 2017 / Published Friday, June 2, 2017 11:49 am
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| 650. |  LaunchTN's Lanahan on coastal VC realities, authenticity + Unicorns
Exec averse to encouraging all to 'shoot for the middle', notes need for champion investors.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, June 1, 2017 3:45 pm
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| 651. |  With LeanKit in good hands, Founder Chris Hefley signs-onto Retrium
This locally minted Tech entrepreneur and founder is chief rev officer in another newco.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, May 25, 2017 3:30 pm
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| 652. |  VU Engineering alum helms new Engage VC with Atlanta corporate impetus
New firm is closely allied with ATDC and Georgia Tech, first cohort app deadline July 8.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:30 pm
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| 653. |  Venture Notes - 23 May 2017
AIC-TTU | SAGENTS | NCN | FCA Venture | Change:HC | Hashed Health | GigEcon
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:00 pm
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| 654. |  Lured by 36|86, Sportstech startup UPGRADED's founder
just might be biggest TN Titans fan in the Bay Area
He's taking a break from raising capital for his blockchain-powered tix-management startup.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:45 pm
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| 655. |  CEO: Startup CEAdvisory doesn't rule-out some M&A ahead of strategic exit
Global continuing professional education demand is viewed as rising sharply.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, May 18, 2017 2:45 pm
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| 656. |  Venture Notes - 18 May 2017
10: VCs' visions, VU exec on healthtech morass, capital raises, startups, sage words from KaiserPerm CEO.
Milt Capps updated / Published Thursday, May 18, 2017 3:15 pm
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| 657. |  VC Innova Memphis ignites $31MM RBIC fund,
projects 20 transactions by year-end 2018
Robotics, analytics, decision-support tech -- it's not your Grandma's Ag anymore.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 15, 2017 11:11 am
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| 658. |  Tennessee doubles down on LaunchTN, 36|86 looms as inflection point
A rich program with speakers by the dozen, including 10 VCs on the stage.
Venture Nashville Connections / Published Sunday, May 14, 2017 2:06 pm
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| 659. |  Memphis Agritech: The Seam launches blockchain venture,
considers capital strategy for product roadmap, global footprint
Parentco backers have big footprints, but want company of global investors to create 'network effect'
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, May 11, 2017 9:15 am
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| 660. |  Nashville's Saltvest Alto-IRA fintech startup enters LittleRock accelerator
[updated] Satz, Tanner quietly target the needs of the 'mass affluent'.
Milt Capps updated 30 Aug 2019 / Published Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:45 am
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| 661. |  Sohr-backed MEDarchon taps CEO, puts growth ahead of any capital raise
CEO Baxter: MEDarchon is tracked by potential suitors outside Nashville.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 8, 2017 3:30 pm
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| 662. |  BizFoundry CEO: Entrepreneur centers must
'meet entrepreneurs where they are'
Entrepreneur Jeff Brown works long hours, but loves expanding the Mid-TN ecosystem.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 8, 2017 11:30 am
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| 663. |  Mid-TN's SafeSurv preps $1MM capital raise for ID validation startup
Residing in The Biz Foundry Entrepreneur Center, company prioritizes 13 use-cases.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 8, 2017 11:30 am
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| 664. |  New entrepreneur-in-res at EC, launches 'Milk the Moment' startup
Startup is priority for Memphis native, as she pursues strategic partners, mulls capital and advisors.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, May 2, 2017 3:57 pm
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| 665. |  Jim Phillips CEO of relaunched XMI backed by Engelbrecht's SCI of Evansville
[updated] Former XMi executive holds minority stake, in wake of entrepreneur Shmerling's peel-off.
Milt Capps updated 4:55pm 2 May 2017 / Published Tuesday, May 2, 2017 9:56 am
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| 666. |  Condra's Amplion Clinical Communications elevates Grant to presidency
Cisco, Adreima, IBM veteran shoulders growth-stage responsibilities.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 1, 2017 9:15 am
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| 667. |  Marcom: Snell's Gyrosity eyes capital raise and Crosshair spin-out
[updated] Not long out of Belmont University, young entrepreneur envisions string of ventures.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 1, 2017 10:00 am
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| 668. |  Venture Notes - 1 May 2017
Fourteen telegraphic items on startups, investments, exits and more in Tennessee and region.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 1, 2017 9:45 am
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| 669. |  At Satchel Health, Macy to CPO, succeeded as CEO by Lanson Hyde
Former Surgical Development Partners exec takes reins.
adapted from submitted release / Published Monday, May 1, 2017 9:45 am
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| 670. |  Courtney 'Coko' Eason named EIR at Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Second Code2040, Google for Entrepreneurs Entrepreneur in Residence in Nashville diversity push
submitted release / Published Tuesday, April 25, 2017 10:45 am
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| 671. |  NPREX eyes capital raises for direct-licensing performing rights platform
High-school chums partner-up on platform that prompt some to circumnavigate incumbents.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, April 25, 2017 3:41 pm
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| 672. |  BioTN: Entrepreneurs Lynch, Elmquist rally midstate
to lifescience and healthIT incubator, STEM prep
Former BioMimetic Therapeutics executives at center of new initiatives.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, April 24, 2017 9:15 am
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| 673. |  Relay Life Science commercial development startup raising capital
Entrepreneur who also leads mentor network says his new firm is operational.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, April 20, 2017 3:00 pm
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| 674. |  As General Assembly grinds along, some notes on TNInvestco and more
Resources that might provide refreshment for those looking to advance Tennessee innovation.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, April 17, 2017 4:15 pm
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| 675. |  Wearables startup WiseWear's Series A underway, plans Nashville office
Founder spent nearly a decade here earning degrees at Vanderbilt University.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, April 13, 2017 1:45 pm
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| 676. |  HCTec Partners taps former UL/PureSafety chief Bill Grana as President
Entrepreneur and investor seems Nashville momentum growing, despite traffic and other concerns.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, April 13, 2017 4:00 pm
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| 677. |  Get Started LLC's Co-Starters offering bound for global communities
VTC Serial entrepreneur eyes one or two capital raises for startups.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, April 11, 2017 10:38 am
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| 678. |  Venture Notes - 11 April 2017
About two-dozen items ranging from capital raises, bankruptcy to tech transfer.
Milt Capps updated 12 April 2017 / Published Tuesday, April 11, 2017 2:15 pm
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| 679. |  Center for Entrepreneurship staffs-up within
VU Owen Graduate School of Management
Less than a month into the mission, new Center director targets numerous objectives.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, April 4, 2017 4:55 pm
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| 680. |  Franklin fintech: Startup HealthcareTTU eyes $10MM Series B raise
Alumni of Cedars Sinai Healthcare Accelerator Powered by Techstars are at the helm in TN.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, April 3, 2017 10:30 am
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| 681. |  VU Law & Innovation, Blockchain, Hack events set this week
Exploring ramifications of blockchain, hacking for nonprofits and more at VU.
from submitted materials / Published Monday, April 3, 2017 3:00 pm
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| 682. | Expansion-minded Launch Tennessee funding at-issue,
while Seed Fund proposal still likely to see daylight
With the General Assembly and Governor in full budget mode, LaunchTN assesses its options.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, March 21, 2017 4:00 pm
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| 683. |  Nashville answer to Brookings HealthIT challenge to emerge within 120 days
An action plan for leadership may soon come off the drawing-board.
Milt Capps / Published Friday, March 17, 2017 2:15 pm
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| 684. |  Briefing: Hashed Health to convene blockchain consortium in Nashville
Converging activities could raise Nashville profile on global blockchain map.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, March 13, 2017 4:30 pm
|
| 685. |  The TENN startup MomSource charts growth, capital, eventual exit
VTC This entrepreneur must not be working part-time.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, March 6, 2017 12:30 pm
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| 686. |  Nashville investors with hospital savvy eyed by Patientory PHM startup
[updated] Grad of Boomtown, StartupHealth accelerators presses forward.
Milt Capps updated April 25, 2017 / Published Monday, March 6, 2017 1:15 pm
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| 687. |  Accelerate Health? With EC & Jumpstart Foundry out of the game,
some mull the need for a Healthcare accelerator in Nashville
[Updated] The best thinking at EC & JSF led to killing their cohort accelerators. Should we care?
Milt Capps / Published Monday, March 6, 2017 3:15 pm
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| 688. | For the record: Launch Tennessee aims to revise statutory charter
Talked about for a year or more, the effort gets fresh momentum
Milt Capps / Published Monday, March 6, 2017 1:00 pm
|
| 689. |  VC, Techie, Startup speakers pack March 12-17 week
with Nashville entrepreneurship at several venues
More than 40 speakers, panelists, startup pitchers at several venues.
Staff / Published Saturday, March 4, 2017 2:00 pm
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| 690. |  Venture Notes - 24 February 2017
A healthcare disrupter's latest move, Accelerators updates and much more.
Milt Capps / Published Friday, February 24, 2017 1:00 pm
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| 691. |  Street Jelly Media hits pavement for capital raise for B2B+B2C growth
VTC Bootstrapper til now, Knoxville startup aims for HD livestreaming leadership
Milt Capps / Published Friday, February 24, 2017 11:00 am
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| 692. |  Capital raises to advance Smart-RIA platform among investment advisor
VTC With a development push completed, CEO Mac Bartine is happy with revenue trend.
Milt Capps / Published Friday, February 24, 2017 11:45 am
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| 693. |  Gov. Haslam names entrepreneur Bob Rolfe to head TN ECD
Former MRA exec, turnaround guy and member of the J.C. Bradford diaspora named.
adapted from submitted release / Published Thursday, February 16, 2017 1:15 pm
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| 694. |  Gov. Haslam senses Tennessee 'making headway' in tech commercialization
LaunchTN CEO agrees it'd be great to have more data and analyses about all this.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, February 13, 2017 8:45 am
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| 695. | More LaunchTN commercialization comments and notes
from submitted statements / Published Monday, February 13, 2017 8:30 am
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| 696. |  Event: BTC Media offers VNC readers access to Distributed: Markets
Convergence of Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Tech for FinServices, Fintech, Cap Markets, Insurance
Adapted from submitted sponsor releases / Published Monday, February 13, 2017 12:45 pm
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| 697. |  CEO: Dozen Software in stealth regarding new venture idea, capital raise
A potential strategic partner stands in the wings.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, February 6, 2017 9:45 am
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| 698. |  State of the Startups: Tennessee Technology Development Corporation,
aka Launch Tennessee, wants to shed some commercialization emphasis
Gov. Bill Haslam delivers his State of the State Address this evening.
By Milt Capps SoS Transcript added 31 Jan 0726 / Published Monday, January 30, 2017 9:30 am
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| 699. |  Capital Confirmation tops Nashville Technology Council Awards roster
14 accolades awarded during annual event.
Staff / Published Friday, January 27, 2017 8:22 am
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| 700. |  Nashville startup PredictGov joins Duke Law Tech Lab, eyes capital raises
AI-Machine Learning-oriented startup must consider other HQ cities.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, January 23, 2017 8:00 am
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