Chattanooga Renaissance Fund is a venture capital firm established in 2009 and located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm focuses on seed, early-stage, and growth-stage investments, primarily targeting companies within technology sectors such as telecommunications, media, digital health, e-commerce, and software-as-a-service. It aims to nurture entrepreneurship in Chattanooga and surrounding areas, including Knoxville, Nashville, and northern Atlanta. The firm was created to address the need for a structured network of capital and mentorship to support the burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region, which has seen significant investment from multinational corporations and benefits from a robust technological infrastructure. Through its investments, Chattanooga Renaissance Fund seeks to foster innovation and sustain the growth of the local economy.
They are a small company, but big on passion and drive. They founded Vendor Registry with the simple purpose of making it easier to do business with your state and local governments and institutions. Too much time is spent filling out repetitive paperwork and too little time is spent taking advantage of new revenue opportunities. Businesses, especially local small businesses, need to generate more sales. Governments are forced to do more with less, which means they need more competitive bids. The vendors' and governments' problems are like a hand in glove. By just eliminating repetition (and automating the rest) and replacing paper with a single web-based tool used by both buyers and suppliers, they've created a win win solution. Vendor Registry is focused on creating this win win solution that generates new revenues for vendors and suppliers, saves time for everyone, and decreases costs for government and institutional purchasing departments. After all, they are spending their taxpayer dollars.
Aegle Gear
Seed Round in 2016
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Branch Technology
Angel Round in 2016
Branch Technology, Inc. is a Chattanooga-based company that specializes in advanced 3D printing and cellular fabrication technologies. Founded in 2014 by Christopher W. Weller and Platt Boyd, the company creates innovative structures using its proprietary algorithms to design complex geometries in open space without relying on support materials or controlled environments. Branch Technology focuses on producing a variety of products, including decorative walls, non-loadbearing interior partitions, and exhibition structures. Its unique approach allows for the construction of designs that traditional methods cannot achieve, offering clients benefits such as cost-effectiveness, enhanced material strength, and improved energy efficiency.
Collider
Seed Round in 2015
Collider, Inc. designs and manufactures printers branded as Orchid, which are utilized in the production of silicones, rubber, plastics, and metal parts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company specializes in a technology that combines 3D printed tooling with an injection process, enabling the creation of components from various standard manufacturing materials.
Rapid RMS
Angel Round in 2015
Rapid RMS is a comprehensive, cloud-based iPad point-of-sale system developed exclusively for liquor and convenience stores by a merchant like you so it’s hassle free, easy to use, inexpensive to operate and completely expandable – with free software upgrades for life!
AudiencePoint
Convertible Note in 2015
AudiencePoint pinpoints the best time to connect with each individual in your list by leveraging historical information, their proprietary algorithms, and their robust database. Their powerful, easy to implement analytics engine establishes rich subscriber-level user profiles based on engagement with emails in their inbox. The business intelligence behind this side of big data allows marketers to target each subscriber when they are online, subsequently improving deliverability, open and click through rates, and conversions. They work with many of the largest ESPs to help your list perform better.
XOi Technologies
Series A in 2014
XOi Technologies specializes in developing firmware and software solutions for wearable devices tailored for blue-collar industries, particularly in field service sectors such as electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. The company offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform known as XOEye Vision Cloud, which supports mobile device management and enterprise applications for wearable computing. Its product suite includes the XOEye Vision Runtime Environment, which facilitates interaction with wearable applications through various input methods, and XOEye Vision Telepresence, which enhances enterprise communications. Additionally, XOi Technologies provides a service portal for managing wearable devices, applications, and sensor data. The company employs advanced technologies, including natural language processing and machine learning, to improve data capture, communication, and customer service, ultimately aiming to transform workflows and enhance transparency in field operations. Founded in 2010 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, XOi Technologies was previously known as XOEye Technologies, Inc.
Everly
Seed Round in 2014
Everly manufactures natural, sugar-free drink mixes that help to hydrate or energize. They believe that hydration should be available to everyone. That's why they're helping put an end to dehydration caused by waterborne diseases. As part of their Hydration for Hydration Initiative, they've donated over 1.5 million packets of life-saving rehydration salts to their non-profit partner ColaLife. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
RootsRated
Seed Round in 2014
RootsRated is a digital recreation guide that is curated by specialty outdoor retailers. It enables its users to get the best outdoor experiences recommended by local experts. RootsRated works with outdoor retailers and established brands including GORE-TEX, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Toad&Co, and SmartWool to connect people with premier outdoor experiences so that they will be able to live like locals wherever they go. RootsRated was launched on May 1, 2012 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
International Coffee Group
Seed Round in 2014
International Coffee Group operates as a specialty coffee roasting company. It also operates a chain of cafes that sell coffee. In addition, the company distributes espresso machines, coffee brewing equipment, and grinders. International Coffee Group was founded in 1997 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
Advanced Catheter Therapies
Series B in 2014
Advanced Catheter Therapies, an early stage research and development medical device company, has a portfolio of innovative catheter technologies targeting vascular disease including thrombosis, inflammation, occlusions and restenosis. ACT is developing a revolutionary device for restenosis (re-blockage of blood vessels) and as well as catheters for endovascular debulking (clearing of blocked blood vessels).
DataFlyte
Seed Round in 2014
DataFlyte, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializes in aerial data collection for utilities. The company has developed proprietary equipment that reads and processes data from Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) meters from the air, significantly streamlining the data collection process. Traditionally, utilities spend considerable time and resources collecting meter data via vehicles. DataFlyte's innovative approach enables utilities to receive the data on the same day, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs.
PriceWaiter
Seed Round in 2014
PriceWaiter's helps sellers sell more, and buyers buy more, by making negotiation fast, simple, and private anywhere on the web. With the rise of real-time comparison shopping and virtual showrooming, PriceWaiter helps boost shopper conversion for the seller who originally attracted them, leaving both buyer and seller with more control, more time, and more money. PriceWaiter is backed by a syndicate of leaders in e-commerce, conversion, analytics, sales, and high-growth ventures.
Convenience Network
Seed Round in 2014
Convenience Network, Inc. is a digital media company that specializes in place-based marketing through high-definition video screens in convenience stores, travel centers, and various retail locations. Founded in 2011 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company engages consumers by providing location-based video commercials, in-content advertisements, sponsorships, and interactive services through social media and text messaging. By delivering advertisements in high-traffic areas where consumers cannot skip or ignore them, Convenience Network effectively connects clients with targeted audiences at critical moments when purchasing decisions are being made. The company's approach positions its advertisements as valued sources of information and entertainment, enhancing consumer engagement in an unobtrusive manner. This strategy allows Convenience Network to reach a larger audience more frequently compared to traditional media, capitalizing on the captive nature of its retail environments.
3D Operations
Seed Round in 2014
3D Ops is a medical modeling company that utilizes 3D printing to generate patient-specific anatomical models for surgical simulations. 3D Ops is leveraging the fiberoptic gigabyte network, local preeminent healthcare centers, educational institutions, and an entrepreneurial community to bring the technology of additive manufacturing (3D printing) to the medical community. Using a normal MRI or CT scan, 3D Ops can generate an exact anatomical model of the specific patient anatomy for pre-surgical planning and post-surgical instruction. Patient specific 3D models from MRIs (2 dimensional images) have been shown to reduce the duration and complexity of surgery. 3D Ops extends the imaging and surgical team by allowing them to see and carefully evaluate surgical options and even use a trial approach to the surgery prior to placing a patient on the table. 3D Ops’s products help doctors, hospitals, and imaging specialists manage risk, lower costs, and decrease time commitments from the existing surgical team. 3D Ops was founded in June 2014 and is Tennessee, United States.
ReadyCart
Seed Round in 2014
ReadyCart, Inc. is a platform that allows creators, agencies, and retailers to generate revenue through curated commerce by offering bundled product carts that can be linked to or embedded in various content. Users can create custom ReadyCarts, which serve as one-page online stores featuring products across categories such as crafts, beauty, home, electronics, and food. This service enhances the fan experience for creators and provides agencies and commerce platforms with tools to market products effectively. The platform is particularly beneficial for YouTube creators, simplifying the process of managing affiliate programs and enabling them to focus on content creation while providing consumers with an easy way to purchase products related to their interests. Founded in 2014 and based in the United States, ReadyCart also operates internationally and is a subsidiary of Grapevine Logic, Inc.
AudiencePoint
Series A in 2014
AudiencePoint pinpoints the best time to connect with each individual in your list by leveraging historical information, their proprietary algorithms, and their robust database. Their powerful, easy to implement analytics engine establishes rich subscriber-level user profiles based on engagement with emails in their inbox. The business intelligence behind this side of big data allows marketers to target each subscriber when they are online, subsequently improving deliverability, open and click through rates, and conversions. They work with many of the largest ESPs to help your list perform better.
Vendor Registry
Seed Round in 2014
They are a small company, but big on passion and drive. They founded Vendor Registry with the simple purpose of making it easier to do business with your state and local governments and institutions. Too much time is spent filling out repetitive paperwork and too little time is spent taking advantage of new revenue opportunities. Businesses, especially local small businesses, need to generate more sales. Governments are forced to do more with less, which means they need more competitive bids. The vendors' and governments' problems are like a hand in glove. By just eliminating repetition (and automating the rest) and replacing paper with a single web-based tool used by both buyers and suppliers, they've created a win win solution. Vendor Registry is focused on creating this win win solution that generates new revenues for vendors and suppliers, saves time for everyone, and decreases costs for government and institutional purchasing departments. After all, they are spending their taxpayer dollars.
PandoDaily
Series A in 2014
PandoDaily is an online publication based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in technology news, analysis, and commentary, with a particular emphasis on Silicon Valley and startup companies. Founded in 2011, the company provides a range of content, including published articles, monthly events, live video streams, and an extensive video archive. Additionally, PandoDaily features PandoTicker, a service that delivers daily news updates related to the startup ecosystem. Through its various offerings, PandoDaily aims to inform and engage its audience on developments within the technology sector.
RecruitTalk
Seed Round in 2013
RecruitTalk is a bit like LinkedIn, but made specifically for high school athletes. Using web and mobile based tools, athletes are empowered to reach college coaches with their athletic stats, academics, and social achievements so coaches can get a more well-rounded idea of the person they're considering. The ability for them to invite friends, family members and/or high school mentors to help update and maintain an athlete's profile helps the athlete keep their information current. Those frequent updates, coupled with strong filtering and organizing tools, help simplify the search and organization of potential recruits for college coaches. In addition to the head coach, an entire staff of coaches can collaborate in the recruiting, organization, and selection effort. A robust video section lets coaches see an athlete in action.
Variable
Series A in 2013
Variable, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of wireless sensors and color measurement devices. Founded in 2009 by George Yu and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with an additional office in Knoxville, the company offers a range of products including handheld sensors, colorimeters, spectrophotometers, climate sensors, gas sensors, and wireless infrared thermometers. One of its notable products, the Color Muse, allows users to scan and match colors easily. Variable's devices are designed for various applications in homes, classrooms, and offices worldwide and are available for purchase online and through resellers. The company's focus is on providing affordable, easy-to-use tools that enhance product quality and improve customer experiences.
TidbitDotCo
Seed Round in 2013
TidbitDotCo, Inc
Mira Designs
Seed Round in 2013
Mira Designs is an online platform that enables users to find and purchase fashion products.
FwdHealth
Seed Round in 2013
FwdHealth, Inc. is a health technology company based in Ooltewah, Tennessee, founded in 2012. It offers a mobile application designed to assist healthcare teams by providing cost-saving information and enabling the sharing of data from various devices and apps. The application supports outpatient disease management, particularly in behavioral health, helping care providers reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. Additionally, it aids insurers in managing medical risks by engaging at-risk members through targeted messaging. FwdHealth also promotes wellness management by incentivizing users to achieve health goals through rewards and encouragement. The company serves a diverse clientele, including small, mid-size, and large organizations.
Sisasa
Seed Round in 2013
Sisasa offers a mobile banking platform for community financial institutions to serve young adults. The platform employs gamification mechanics and social strategies to encourage customers to increase their financial literacy as well. Sisasa was founded in 2013 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.
HutGrip
Seed Round in 2013
They help their customers to achieve their business goals by adopting industrial Internet of Things (IIoT, IoT) in their businesses. Their consulting services aim to give an answer to questions such as how IoT affects the current business models, what are the new business models and opportunities, how to calculate the return on investment (ROI), how to proceed with the integration and how to communicate that inside the organization. Once answered they can integrate your tailored solution based on HutGrip, ThingWorx, ThingFabric, Amazon AWS, Azure or other platform. They bridge the gap between businesses and technologies.
Banyan
Seed Round in 2013
Banyan provides SaaS-based cloud computing services. It is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
Quickcue
Seed Round in 2012
Quickcue helps empower restaurants to deliver exceptional hospitality to every guest, every visit, and every time, through a powerful iPad-based platform that goes far beyond the operational benefits of managing a waitlist, reservation book, table assignment and guest notifications. Quickcue untethers guests from the lobby; captures specific guest service preferences and provides the host with valuable information that allows the restaurant to tailor every the dining experience. Quickcue’s platform allows hosts to offer their guests added convenience and provides managers and servers with context and insights not possible with paper, pencils or pagers. Insights the entire hospitality staff can use to surprise and delight.
AudiencePoint
Series A in 2012
AudiencePoint pinpoints the best time to connect with each individual in your list by leveraging historical information, their proprietary algorithms, and their robust database. Their powerful, easy to implement analytics engine establishes rich subscriber-level user profiles based on engagement with emails in their inbox. The business intelligence behind this side of big data allows marketers to target each subscriber when they are online, subsequently improving deliverability, open and click through rates, and conversions. They work with many of the largest ESPs to help your list perform better.
Omnisoft Services
Seed Round in 2012
Omnisoft Services is a software development company with operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Belfast, Northern Ireland. The company specializes in creating gamification products tailored for sectors such as education, health, and drug and alcohol awareness. By focusing on engaging and interactive solutions, Omnisoft Services aims to enhance learning and awareness in these critical areas, serving a diverse range of international clients.
Variable
Seed Round in 2012
Variable, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of wireless sensors and color measurement devices. Founded in 2009 by George Yu and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with an additional office in Knoxville, the company offers a range of products including handheld sensors, colorimeters, spectrophotometers, climate sensors, gas sensors, and wireless infrared thermometers. One of its notable products, the Color Muse, allows users to scan and match colors easily. Variable's devices are designed for various applications in homes, classrooms, and offices worldwide and are available for purchase online and through resellers. The company's focus is on providing affordable, easy-to-use tools that enhance product quality and improve customer experiences.
Quantum Surgical
Seed Round in 2012
Quantum Surgical is a company focused on enhancing the treatment of liver cancer through minimally invasive procedures. They develop surgical robotics that provide intelligent tools for advanced percutaneous ablation therapy, which is designed to improve patient outcomes and safety in interventional oncology. By democratizing access to these innovative treatment options, Quantum Surgical aims to enable healthcare providers to more effectively cure patients and enhance their quality of life.
911 View
Seed Round in 2012
911 View is a mobile development company that develops apps for public safety professionals.
Rezli
Seed Round in 2012
Rezli is a content and career-building platform designed to empower individuals of all ages to transform their passions into viable careers. It serves as a social networking hub that connects various stakeholders within the gaming and esports industry, including gamers, game developers, organizations, and educational institutions. Through its platform, users can build digital resumes and portfolios, share their stories, and network with like-minded individuals. By facilitating connections and providing resources, Rezli enables creative technologists to explore educational and career opportunities in the industries they are passionate about.
Corpora
Seed Round in 2012
Corpora line of business includes the wholesale distribution of men's apparel and furnishings.
Hair Raiser Tours
Seed Round in 2012
Hair Raiser Ghost Tours provides top-class, award-winning historical entertainment. They provide first-class historical entertainment tours, murder mystery parties, gift vouchers & more.
HD Fantasy Football
Seed Round in 2012
HD Fantasy Football, Inc.
Ariagora
Seed Round in 2012
Ariagora enables music fans to crowdsource funding and gain financial ownership of the musical content. It was founded by Brittany Rohrman, Asher Pembroke, and Jorge Landivar, and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Banyan
Seed Round in 2012
Banyan provides SaaS-based cloud computing services. It is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
RentStuff.com
Seed Round in 2012
RentStuff.com connects people looking to rent items to suitable local rental companies. It helps users to search, find and compare rental items. RentStuff.com acts like your own personal assistant in order to take the hassle and wasted time out of the rental process. Tell RentStuff a few details of what you're looking for and they will comb a database of nearly 20,000 rental shops to help you get the best deal. Rental companies are given the opportunity to contact new customers directly with their best quote while you sit back, relax and let them compete for your business.
Glenveigh Medical
Seed Round in 2012
Glenveigh Medical, LLC is a life science and medical technology company dedicated to advancing obstetric practices. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company specializes in the research and development of therapeutics and diagnostics specifically for obstetrics. Glenveigh Medical offers innovative products designed to address critical needs in this field, including Ebb, a tamponade solution for postpartum hemorrhage; Jetty, a solution for episiotomy and vaginal laceration repair; and Beacon, a fetal monitoring system. The company was previously known as Glenveigh Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
SupplyHog
Seed Round in 2012
SupplyHog Inc. operates an online marketplace that specializes in selling hardware and building supplies, primarily serving the construction industry. Founded in 2010 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company connects vendors and manufacturers with contractors, offering a streamlined purchasing experience that includes quotes, product listings, and shipping options. SupplyHog provides personalized pricing and drop shipping services, enhancing the procurement process for general contractors. By integrating shopping, purchasing, and delivery into a single platform, SupplyHog aims to save time and improve the cost-effectiveness of building supply transactions. The company, formerly known as Nopone, Inc., changed its name in November 2011 and is a subsidiary of American Supply Holdings.
Inova Payroll
Series A in 2011
Inova Payroll, Inc. is a payroll service provider based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in payroll, human resources, tax filing, and related services for small to medium-sized businesses across the United States. Established in 2010, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including 401(k) plans, Section 125 benefits, health insurance, workers' compensation, and time and attendance tracking. Inova Payroll also provides tax filing and reporting services, covering federal, state, and local jurisdictions, along with detailed reporting and W-2/1099 preparation. The company enhances its offerings with online tools for employee tracking and real-time HR reporting, as well as HR on-demand services. With additional offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, Inova Payroll aims to support businesses in managing their employee life cycle efficiently and effectively.
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