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Deadline Nov. 20, 2023 - Q&A session just ahead, Pitches Dec. 5-6 as part of Expo in Nashville.

RTI report illuminates TN funding + performance lag, advancement opportunities

Program lead stresses immediate and persistent benefits - program's 4th year option to be reviewed.

Quantum-inspired, Industrial AI-centric enterprise software firm, dba Zapata AI, has motorsports innovation suitor.

Joe Cook III, who leads one of Tennessee two most active LifeSci investors, represents the VC.

[Updated] Conservative media-entertainment entrant rebrands children's content platform from Nashville HQ.

Speakers seemed to strike genuinely responsive chords among the audience.

Let's keep eyes out for the winners and other competitors who might become the 'world-changers' we need.

Tennessee cities can take reinforcement from the dynamics reflected in analysts' methodology.

Tennessean succeeds Monique Villa.

[updated] Nashville advocates prepare potentially unprecedented stimulus for expansion of the region's capital stack.

Nashville-based Claritas' co-founder is director of digital health company that went public via SPAC -- co. now has est. EV of as much as $586MM.

Pasta innovator raising first investment as global strategic pasta brands seek innovation at-scale.

After 7 years without a formal regional entrepreneurship partner in NW Tennessee, The Mill contracts for the work.

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

Vanderbilt alumni overall rank in undergrad, grad and MBA ranks. In addition, VU women alumna rank among undergrads.

Pilot project could lead to bolstering state's tech transfer and commercialization.

[Updated] Live Oak filed Nov. 15, 2023, reporting it is winding-down its LOCC program, and will do no combination.

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

JHI CEO: results include numerous 40x exits, and nearly 200 investments made since inception, with a total 40 likely in 2023.

(Press release) Finalists for 2023 NEXT Awards by Nashville Entrepreneur Center announced.

What Happens in Music City Serves the World.

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

Whistler affiliates have previously invested in locally based Embold Health, Hashed Health, et al.

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

Candidates Alice Rolli and Freddie O'Connell are to vie in Metro's mayoral run-off contest Sept. 14, 2023

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

Updated 17 April 2024 - Institute announced. Chancellor says VU has strategic advantage in confronting challenges in a 'networked world'.

Predictive transformation seems to be at the heart of this deal, for all parties.

Early-growth startup gathers advisors, maps capital raises for further revenue growth nationally

Through it all, this groundbreaking tech founder's journey spanned decades.

[updated] Amid sector consolidation, Wellvana financings now total at least $150MM.

[updated] Firm pursues $100MM raise, with progress reported for Early Stage Digital Health Fund I.

[updated] Raises by Rubicon, Pharos Capital, Medaxion, Yoshi, Whisper Aero, EDA Tech Hubs, SSM pipeline signal

Chicago-Nashville PE has raised an estimated $2.3BN or more through at least 10 funds, and has $6BN+ assets and related.

Twenty-three items on new funds, startups and early-growth businesses, people in transition, state programs and more.

Serial entrepreneur becomes entrepreneur center's fifth chief exec in about 13 years.

Meharry chooses U.S. and international health and healthtech veteran to lead transformative venture unit.

Team is apparently leaning further into its latest raise, with TAUM now over $100MM.

Nashville transplants, allies prep for expanded growth as legal-services deals with competitive, economic pressures.

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

Investors, entrepreneurs, advisors et al rally for venture, enterprise and sustainability leadership.

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

Search firm The Grant Partners of Alpharetta is handling the search.

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

updated : TN Technology Development Corporation dba Launch Tennessee aims to provide up to $250K for each new center.

Entrepreneur's tech gambits had rippling impact. No decision yet on G2Lytics succession.

Dynamo VC, FUSE, Cercano, Ironspring, Innovation Endeavors, and others backers are early-in. [updated]

CEO is 'Champion of mission' with vision, and a leader with 'caring nature'.

Private equity execs and their strategic investors set sail on next fund amid crosswinds.

The accelerator has enlisted startups from 13 other states and 3 other nations. No native TN ventures, yet.

Early-growth startup with EBITDA enters third phase of life amid growing environmental concerns.

Challenges and opportunities statewide, drive to position two new regional entrepreneur centers.

Nashville/LA-based startup hopes to contract with all major ocean-going shipping companies in North America, and beyond.

Targeting underserved segments + adroit tech adoption seen as key to growing recap'd financial institution.

Will seasoned investors find Ag-tech one of the safer harbors amid shifting economic winds?

Nineth of annual JSF funds is pursued in atmosphere of both challenge and opportunity.

Joe Maxwell, MP of Fintop Capital and Co-EIR for Project Fintech of the Nashville EC sees rise in diligence.

Updated -'Tennessee Network Growth and Opportunity Initiative' could heighten partnering, grant competitiveness.

Influential Bay Area accelerator reserves seats in global accelerator for qualified businesses.

The long-gestating verdict is official. Read more here.

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

[Updated 16 Feb 2023 with winners] Judges' experience, victories, scars and hard-earned wisdom help sort Greater Nashville region's talent pool.

Claritas busy with SEC filings and stealthy moves to build new portfolio with 'cultural relevance', and market potential.

[Updated] Network teams led by Jane Allen and Michael Robinson will be unwrapping details soon.

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.

[Updated] TN House FW&M Chair Patsy Hazlewood is among Tennessee legislators expressing support.

Updated 9 Jan. 2023: VC expands its portfolio with its entrepreneur in residence at the helm.

Resolute businessman enthusiastic about Mid-TN and others in TN and mid-South advancing entrepreneurship, particularly in fintech.

Venture bullets: DARVIS, Dropper, SeeSnap, Rockmont, Simple Solutions, AngelEye, HotPoppy, Campus Protein, AgLaunch, SmartRIA and more.

[updated] 15 bulletins on newcomer VCs, fintech, healthtech, edtech, Web3, logistitech, materials, med devices and more.

15 bulleted updates on deals, funds, leaders and innovation in Tennessee.

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

[Updated with Kewpie news] Ahead of an impending press conference, we offer a thought experiment on investment scenarios.