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Technology commercialization venture preps Seed and letter-round raises.

[Updated] Veteran of Nashville payments scene inevitably has played his cards close to the vest.

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

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

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

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

LaunchTN pushes, TN fintech pivot person, Kisber in K-TENN, capraises for SIGNiX, Metova, others.

Via VU's Owen GSM, Sohr awards total more than $500K in typically $25K shots for interesting array of ideas.

[updated] Nashville PE West End Holdings is powering the hyperlocal media push.

Simplr's $8MM Series A, Resolute and Americoin raises, Blockchain congregating and more.

Growth-equity firm says Music City, Austin, Atlanta and others each has a superniche.

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

While Austin and London loom large on horizon, founders anchor network in Music City.

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

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

Canaccord analysts weigh-in with their view of relevance of blockchain for listed HSTM and others.

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

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.

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

Serial tech entrepreneur goes deep on Retail, emerges with Vertical SaaS concept.

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

HealthStream has been minority stakeholder since 2013.

[updated] Seed raise underway, startup sees e-commerce and fresh capital producing a national footprint.

[Updated] Startup completed $13M Series A.

Solaster capraise out of Jumpstart, new crypto fund, some blockchain plays and more.

BunkerLabs grad and cofounders pushing forward toward possible capraise.

Startups and mature money transmitters alike will want to watch this space.

LaunchTN funding would rise in latest interpretation from state agencies.

Entrepreneur who knows both sides of the Law coin weighs-in with ambitious offering.

There are similar models in Georgia and other states, some involving a mix of public and private funds.

Standouts in 14 categories are singled-out for techcentric leadership.

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

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (dba Launch Tennessee) refreshes board.

Six veterans of early-stage entrepreneurial investment have screened 18 companies.

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

17 updates ranging from Fintech, Soccer and Patient warming, to new platforms, VCs and more.

Transplanted entrepreneur mulls capital and advisors, preps for full market entry

After helping anchor the upstart Nashville blockchain-crypto community, this lawyer moves over.

At least 3 new initiatives could advance the state's mobility R&D, innovation, entrepreneurship and recruitment efforts.

Innovation growth draws innovation-centric pro's -- VNC poll provides hint of incubent advisor standings.

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

Girded with Lean Startup mindset, startup moves to finish Seed and launch Series A rounds.

Focusing on success criteria, outcomes takes priority.

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

[updated] Company recently had first close for its targeted $30MM early-growth fund and has invested.

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

Legislator observes the Western Division of the State lagging Eastern and Western regions.

[updated] A seasoned crossborder entrepreneur says he's homesteading in Nashville, for now.

Nashville entrepreneur Joe Maxwell's win-win strategy spurs 'here-shoring' initiative.

Startup clients may migrate to either of the incubators - Nashville gets a net incubator increase.

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

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

[updated] A pronounced rise in overall ranking comes with weaker showing on some of 25 dimensions.

Nashvillian-led fund could invest up to $10MM in current operating year.

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

IPO and other options are on the table and a decision is likely to be taken in 2018.

With access to funds that have total $50MM AUM, XMi believes it can complete 1-2 deals per year.

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

Resources are proliferating in Nashville's entrepreneurial ecosystem, so the EC makes strategic shift.

Applications for investment consideration are being taken now.

Young entrepreneur finds curious farmers allow testing his tech in their fields.

Still too rare in CEO ranks, woman mechanical engineer charts startup's course.

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

[updated] Former U.S. Army Ranger aims to take the high ground in made-in-USA product branding

Update spans emphasis on 'Creativity', new HealthTech vertical group and more.

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

Newco says it'll pursue capital raise opportunistically among savvy investors.

[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

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

[updated] Healthcare IT, solutions and consulting provider has apparently passed a revenue milestone.

[updated] Nashville lawyers push for Blockchain coalition...Entrepreneur sees opportunity in preserving Tweets.

[Updated] Decades after busking in Paris, adopting a child in Nepal and building brands for others, Nashvillian unfurls new banner.

Updated 26 Sept 2017 - Startup spearheads international open-source initiative for Proof of Existence