| 1. |  June 14, Oct. 3 events target Blockchain adoption
in Healthcare, Supply Chain, Financial Services
Updated - Nashville's BTCMedia is examining Blockchain in Nashville and St. Louis.
Staff updated 28 June 2016 / Published Friday, May 20, 2016 3:29 pm
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| 2. |  Healthtech veteran sees blockchain technology upside for Nashville, industry
John Bass, CEO of HCA's InVivoLink, has joined the Blockchain expedition.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, June 22, 2016 5:45 pm
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| 3. |  Drumbeat: Another signal on HealthStream's blockchain interest
Canaccord analysts weigh-in with their view of relevance of blockchain for listed HSTM and others.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, April 4, 2018 1:30 pm
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| 4. |  Advisors: FBT attorney Josh Rosenblatt deep-dives Blockchain
FBT Blockchain practice has nearly a dozen clients operating in the emerging space.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, June 8, 2017 1:15 pm
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| 5. |  Former VC Les Wilkinson now Hashed Health chief development officer
After eight years with Martin Ventures, Wilkinson joins portfolio company.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, April 25, 2017 3:30 pm
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| 6. |  Charlie Martin on the Disruptive Potential
of Blockchain Technology for Healthcare
SPONSORED RELEASE / Published Wednesday, September 7, 2016 3:00 pm
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| 7. |  Maxwell: NYCB-Figure pact + JAM FINTOP Blockchain Fund are aligned
Joe Maxwell's FINTOP Capital in Nashville plays steadily broadening role in nation's fintech venture + tech ecosystem.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, August 16, 2021 1:15 pm
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| 8. |  TokenizeTN names exec director to advance blockchain ecosystem
Fledgling nonprofit adds staff with politics and projects savvy to support advocacy and outreach.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, February 6, 2019 1:25 pm
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| 9. |  Gem founder ranks NVille Healthcare sector as a key Blockchain market
CEO Winkelspecht is working with HC customers on proof of concept technologies.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, March 31, 2016 9:30 am
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| 10. |  Venture Notes - 15 August 2017
[updated] Nashville lawyers push for Blockchain coalition...Entrepreneur sees opportunity in preserving Tweets.
Milt Capps updated 28 Aug 2017 1301 / Published Tuesday, August 15, 2017 4:00 pm
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| 11. |  October 3: Distributed Health CLE on Blockchain + legal, regulatory issues
Sponsored by BTC, publisher of Distributed Magazine, unprecedented event addresses lawyers' needs.
Sponsored / Published Friday, September 16, 2016 5:00 am
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| 12. |  Venture Notes - 21 July 2016
Resolute Capital's Fund IV, HCA CEO to speak, new LaunchTN SBIR-STTR writing grants and more.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, July 21, 2016 5:00 pm
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| 13. |  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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| 14. |  Emerging blockchain-industry is focus of TokenizeTN skull session at ECD
Waller attorney leads prospective not-for-profit advocacy group through private 'summit' at ECD.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, October 23, 2018 5:30 pm
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| 15. |  Update: Nashville Fintech, Blockchain initiatives
Maxwell, Bailey comment on technologies' interrelationship ahead of Oct. 3 event
Publisher's Update / Published Friday, September 16, 2016 7:00 am
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| 16. |  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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| 17. |  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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| 18. |  Martin Ventures-backed Hashed Health unveiled
for healthcare blockchain dev + commercialization
[Updated] Blockchain initiatives now said to be expanding in Nashville.
Milt Capps Updated 7 Feb 2017 1000 / Published Tuesday, October 4, 2016 8:32 am
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| 19. |  Martin Ventures Founder Charlie Martin to Keynote Distributed: Health
SPONSORED RELEASE / Published Wednesday, September 7, 2016 4:00 pm
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| 20. |  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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| 21. |  Crypto-blockchain attorney, ops exec Rosenblatt joins Thesis* studio
Nashville attorneys still homesteading here, joins virtual-first techco with apparent major VC backing.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, July 19, 2019 3:45 pm
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| 22. |  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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| 23. |  CEO charts Core Rights' path after Dart asset buy, confirms investor talks
[updated] Startup has already won key role in creating Canada's digital marketplace for licensing.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, June 14, 2017 4:00 pm
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| 24. |  FinTech Nashville: Bitcoin, Blockchain at center of BTCMedia event plans
[updated] Advocates believe Healthcare could be linchpin in new cyberindustrial role for Nashville.
Milt Capps Updated 25 March 2016 / Published Monday, February 1, 2016 11:30 am
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| 25. |  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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| 26. |  'Go-Mode': Healthtech Hackathon results come ahead of Distributed: Health
International and national attendees gather in Nashville to focus on blockchain.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, October 3, 2016 9:30 am
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| 27. | Martin Ventures-backed Hashed Health evolves with market, raises capital
CEO John Bass et al today filed for a capital raise north of $8MM to advance 'venture studio' business.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, November 19, 2020 4:58 pm
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| 28. |  Reconvened TN General Assembly defers pro-innovation, blockchain items
Consequential innovation and entrepreneurship issues are overshadowed, but may get visibility in future.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, June 11, 2020 3:00 pm
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| 29. |  Blockchain, AI: Capital raises ahead for Hashed Health-partnered ProCredEx
Startup charts path for Seed, Series A and customer acquisition in healthcare and perhaps beyond.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, November 12, 2018 3:00 pm
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| 30. |  Outgrowing startup ranks, Confirmation.com keeps pushing its envelope
[Updated] Still-evolving company looks at Medicaid, Big Banks, blockchain technology and international.
Milt Capps updated 21 June 2019 / Published Tuesday, January 17, 2017 12:30 pm
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| 31. |  Venture Notes - 9 February 2018
Solaster capraise out of Jumpstart, new crypto fund, some blockchain plays and more.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, February 9, 2018 4:16 pm
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| 32. | FINTOP Capital Fund III eyes $250MM, Joe Maxwell active on multi-fronts
Fund Close Updated: This fintech VC's execs are involved not only in deals, but in potentially industry-transforming efforts.
By Milt Capps Updated / Published Friday, January 14, 2022 4:51 pm
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| 33. |  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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| 34. |  Blockchain: Will Gov. Haslam affix his name
to electronic transactions amendment?
[updated] Some see Tennessee getting a boost from the legislation, others less sanguine.
By Milt Capps updated March 23, 2018 / Published Tuesday, March 20, 2018 3:45 pm
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| 35. |  Blockchain startup The Opinion Economy maps token, ICO, equity offerings
CEO maps next five years to ensure an extensible platform and array of options for owners.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, June 21, 2018 11:29 am
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| 36. |  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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| 37. |  Healthtech: Iasis, BulldogIT veteran Ken Perry
raising capital for Servicesdot startup
After three decades in health-sector Finance/Technology, founder makes another run at processes and outcomes.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, June 19, 2018 5:00 pm
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| 38. |  Nashville Bitcoin execs ramp $10MM raise with eye on crypto market cycle
In what could become $100MM fund, crypto exec aim to connect digital-asset investors with trading opportunities.
By Milt Capps updated 18 March 2021 / Published Tuesday, January 28, 2020 5:15 pm
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| 39. |  Venture Capital, HealthTech sessions are Oct. 4 at Entrepreneur Center
Speakers discuss investor interest in blockchain, and Nashville's preparation for HealthIT leadership.
Sponsored / Published Friday, September 30, 2016 11:15 am
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| 40. |  EirSystems maps capital raises for P.A.G.R. e-prescribing platform launch
Hyperledger Fabric tech used to fight errors, fraud, adverse effects, illicit drug access.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, July 16, 2019 3:45 pm
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| 41. |  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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| 42. |  Venture Notes - December 19, 2018
People on the move, capraises for Soccer, healthIT and others -- and maybe a tech employer in play.
By Milt Capps updated Jan. 7, 2019 / Published Wednesday, December 19, 2018 4:48 pm
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| 43. |  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
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| 44. |  Venture Notes - 17 April 2018
Simplr's $8MM Series A, Resolute and Americoin raises, Blockchain congregating and more.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, April 17, 2018 5:15 pm
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| 45. |  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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| 46. |  Venture Notes - 23 September 2016
More than a dozen nuggets from around the state.
Milt Capps / Published Friday, September 23, 2016 5:15 pm
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| 47. |  Fintech: Money Services licensing pact could help TN startups, innovators
Startups and mature money transmitters alike will want to watch this space.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, February 7, 2018 1:27 pm
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| 48. |  Jeff Cohu now leads Center for Entrepreneurship at Lipscomb University
Entrepreneurship, innovation, social impact, blockchain, networking are threads running in parallel.
Milt Capps / Published Friday, March 15, 2019 9:00 am
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| 49. |  Venture Notes - 28 November 2016
A fresh dozen items from around the state of interest to the venture sector.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, November 28, 2016 8:30 am
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| 50. |  CEO: Nashville workable for Fintech startups eyeing community banks
Nashville investor Crom Carmichael is in his second Krajicek-led venture.
Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 2, 2016 3:00 pm
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| 51. |  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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| 52. |  Nashville cryptocurrency founder adopts 'open kimono' for disclosure
Promising transparency, startup brings a concept that seems unprecedented among state startups.
Milt Capps updated 22 Aug. 2017 / Published Tuesday, January 17, 2017 12:00 pm
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| 53. |  CEO departs, TN's nationally ranked ZeroTo510 accelerator charts journey
Digital Health from wearables and IT to blockchain and more will be Daisley's bailiwick in international group
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, September 5, 2017 4:26 pm
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| 54. |  EC admits 8 startups in new Project Healthcare pilot program
Opportunity arose for 'pre-Portfolio" sidecar pilot, bringing total to 26 startups enlisted this cycle.
By Milt Capps updated Nov. 19, 2019 / Published Thursday, August 1, 2019 12:00 pm
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| 55. |  Nashville bitcoin founder David Bailey also seeks growth in Puerto Rico
HQ remains in Nashville, with incumbent VCs still aboard and growing BTC footprint in San Juan.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, January 20, 2022 3:36 pm
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| 56. |  Entrepreneurs, Investors place bets on LaunchTN 3686 & Health:Further
Pass, Punt, Run, Dribble -- Ticket-buyers should have gameplan to get most out of events Aug. 27-30 in Nashville.
By Milt Capps last edite 6am 31 July 2018 / Published Monday, July 30, 2018 1:20 pm
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| 57. |  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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| 58. |  Fuller drives FreightWaves startup, revs-up Blockchain in Transport Alliance
[Updated] Startup completed $13M Series A.
By Milt Capps updated July 24, 2020 / Published Tuesday, February 13, 2018 3:45 pm
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| 59. |  Venture Notes - Dec. 5, 2016
Update on Angel Tax Credit, Jobs recruitment and more.
Milt Capps updated Dec. 6, 2016 5:24pm / Published Monday, December 5, 2016 8:30 am
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| 60. |  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
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| 61. |  Reporter's Notebook:
Ralph Schulz on tackling Brookings initiative, Charlie Martin eyes HealthIT
Response to Brookings Institution researchers will require deep knowledge.
Milt Capps / Published Saturday, September 3, 2016 3:15 pm
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| 62. |  Venture Notes - 12 September 2016
[Updated] 11 items from around the state of interest to techies, investors, entrepreneurs, et al.
Milt Capps updated November 2017 / Published Monday, September 12, 2016 3:00 pm
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| 63. |  DASH Lawtech: Bridgesmith's Legal Alignment startup eyes capital raises
Entrepreneur who knows both sides of the Law coin weighs-in with ambitious offering.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, February 5, 2018 8:45 am
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| 64. |  Jamari Brown succeeds Wiltshire as Nashville Mayor Briley's ECD lead
Matt Wiltshire's successor has led key deals for state economic and community development.
from submitted press release / Published Thursday, March 28, 2019 12:44 pm
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| 65. |  Venture Notes - June 13, 2018
Capital raises by SportsSense, 7 Springs, Branch Technology, Ambition, Freightwaves and more.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, June 13, 2018 5:00 pm
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| 66. |  Charlie Martin: Time for trumpet and an assault on Healthcare's Jericho?
Healthcare entrepreneur believes status quo may be no more 'impregnable' than storied city's walls.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, September 20, 2016 1:45 pm
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| 67. |  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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| 68. |  Venture Notes - June 11, 2021
New funds, capital raises, Blackburn and Cooper in tech caucuses, startup momentum, and more.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, June 11, 2021 3:42 pm
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| 69. |  Venture Calendar - 2017 - Updated
State and regional events of interest.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, January 9, 2018 6:45 am
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| 70. | Venture Calendar - 2018 - Updated
[Updated] Entrepreneurial, startup and capital events and activities around Tennessee.
Published Monday, December 31, 2018 7:30 am
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| 71. |  Nashville EC cohort CEO raises capital for Iconic Moments NFT marketplace
Cummings' Pass It Down may raise more capital to reach museums, brands and others that must generate NFT revenue.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, September 22, 2021 4:45 pm
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| 72. |  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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| 73. |  Mid-TN biometric ID startup 'Global e-dentity' eyes $38MM Series A
Franklin entrepreneur says eventual IPO is only exit option he's focused on, given global demand for ID assurance.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, November 27, 2018 3:30 pm
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| 74. |  Venture Notes - 12 October 2016
Rumors of a sale, new hand at Emma, Martin Ventures bet, and more.
Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, October 12, 2016 5:44 pm
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| 75. |  Change Healthcare $100MM IPO prep comes out of stealth onto SEC shelf
[updated] Its delta symbol for change may prove a harbinger of this tech-centric company.
By Milt Capps updated 14 June 2019 / Published Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:15 am
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| 76. |  Venture Notes - 12 December 2016
[updated] New private equity fund, $5MM Series A, Disruption Labs, Rezli raise and more.
Milt Capps updated 13 December 2016 0724 / Published Monday, December 12, 2016 7:35 am
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| 77. |  Remedichain LLC in blockchain drug transfer pilot closely watched by FDA
Serial social-impact entrepreneur creates several potentially investable Pharmacy-related startups.
By Milt Capps updated 24 May 2019 / Published Tuesday, April 30, 2019 4:23 pm
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| 78. |  Venture Notes - May 2, 2018
LaunchTN pushes, TN fintech pivot person, Kisber in K-TENN, capraises for SIGNiX, Metova, others.
By Milt Capps / Published Wednesday, May 2, 2018 4:45 pm
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| 79. |  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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| 80. |  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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| 81. |  Hytch LLC arrives intersection of cars, carbon and Series A capital
[updated] Social-impact technology startup aims to leverage first-to-market advantage in national rollout.
By Milt Capps updated / Published Wednesday, September 12, 2018 3:00 pm
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| 82. |  Market Monitor:
Investor, Entrepreneur schedules in next 30 days could test road warriors
Time is money, not every meeting's worthwhile, but these warrant your scrutiny.
Staff / Published Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:45 am
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| 83. |  LifeFileZ startup seeks $3M Seed-B, maps Series A, eyes key partners
[updated] CEO Beth Krauklis and Nashville cofounders seek rapid adoption, take blockchain partner, anticipates VC interest.
By Milt Capps updated 9 Oct. 2021 / Published Wednesday, July 22, 2020 4:45 pm
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| 84. |  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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| 85. |  Branch Technology secured patents, files on a nearly $12MM capital raise
Disruptive 3D Printing manufacturer, backed by a strategic that's backed by Momenta Ventures.
By Milt Capps / Published Thursday, December 10, 2020 5:00 pm
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| 86. |  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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| 87. |  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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| 88. |  Fintech: Acquisitive startup Celero Commerce
picks Nashville for headquarters
[updated] CEO sees IPO likely outcome for new platform company, ETA elites to gather in Nashville.
By Milt Capps updated 18 June 2019 / Published Tuesday, December 4, 2018 3:02 pm
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| 89. | Venture Notes - 23 March 2018
Money, moves and management in 30 telegraphic updates from MidTn and State ecosystems.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, March 23, 2018 3:15 pm
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| 90. |  Fintech: Ed Braswell's G2Lytics startup targets sales-tax cheats globally
[Updated] E-commerce sellers and others will want to know about this startup.
Milt Capps / Published Friday, June 23, 2017 10:15 am
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| 91. |  Headsup: Sponsored tickets gratis for 1st CoMobility Summit this week
Investors, entrepreneurs, advisors et al rally for venture, enterprise and sustainability leadership.
By Milt Capps / Published Monday, May 8, 2023 2:45 pm
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| 92. |  Venture Notes -- October 18, 2019
Launch Tennessee, Electro-Active, Dynamo, CET, EPIcenter, and more updated in today's roundup.
By Milt Capps / Published Friday, October 18, 2019 10:45 am
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| 93. |  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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| 94. |  Venture Notes - 17 January 2017
$40MM raise at Claritas, accelerator and startup news, and more from around the state.
Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, January 17, 2017 12:15 pm
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| 95. |  Venture Notes - Sept. 29, 2016
VU spawns Predictgov, Clayton Associates, REDCap Cloud update, NextGxDx raise, Project Healthcare, The TENN and more.
Milt Capps / Published Thursday, September 29, 2016 4:30 pm
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| 96. | Venture Notes - Aug. 2, 2018
[updated] 36 alerts in today's summary as mid-summer Venture energy brings multiple new funds, capraises, and more.
By Milt Capps updated 17 Sept. 2018 / Published Thursday, August 2, 2018 4:45 pm
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| 97. |  CEO: Nashville supply chain startup Vibronyx mulls growth-funding options
With Seed self-funded and operations breakeven or better, veteran of HCIT, IBM, U.S. Army, West Point and more eyes higher ground.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, June 9, 2020 4:15 pm
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| 98. |  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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| 99. |  Project Music: RootNote capital raises may lift Music venture hub
While Austin and London loom large on horizon, founders anchor network in Music City.
By Milt Capps / Published Tuesday, April 10, 2018 1:49 pm
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| 100. |  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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