Milk The Moment
Venture Round in 2020
Milk The Moment, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that has developed a mobile application aimed at improving users' smartphone habits. The Milk application incentivizes users to keep their phones away when they enter designated 'MILK Zones,' which are geo-fenced areas set by event organizers. Users are rewarded with various incentives, such as cash, gift cards, and discounts, for refraining from phone use in situations where attention and presence are encouraged, such as movie theaters, dining settings, live performances, and while driving. Founded in 2018, Milk The Moment seeks to foster healthier digital lifestyles by promoting disconnection from devices and facilitating reconnections with others.
mimijumi
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2008, mimijumi specializes in designing and manufacturing infant care products. Its primary offerings include baby bottles designed to mimic breastfeeding, replacement nipples, stork carrier bags, and gift cards. The company's mission is to provide new mothers with safe, latex-free, and estrogenic and androgenic activity-free options to facilitate bottle feeding while supporting a newborn's growth process.
EVA
Pre Seed Round in 2019
EVA is a platform that facilitates the booking of entertainment and experiences for both virtual and live events. Founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 2015 by Makenzie Stokel and Channing Moreland, EVA provides services that encompass custom content creation, event management, and a range of enhancements aimed at boosting user attendance and engagement. The platform connects artists and musicians with event organizers, allowing customers to easily book event tickets, secure venues, and manage their event plans through an interactive audience portal. This comprehensive approach positions EVA as a valuable resource for those seeking to create memorable experiences in the event industry.
WorkHound
Seed Round in 2019
WorkHound, Inc. is a company that offers a mobile driver retention platform designed to enhance communication between truck drivers and their employers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, WorkHound enables drivers to provide real-time feedback on their experiences, including praise, concerns, and suggestions. This feedback is aggregated and analyzed to produce actionable insights that help carriers manage and retain their drivers effectively. The platform not only simplifies communication but also aims to reduce avoidable turnover in industries such as transportation and healthcare. By utilizing insightful analytics, WorkHound assists companies of all sizes in enhancing employee retention, improving profitability, and optimizing operational costs.
ZenSports
Angel Round in 2018
ZenSports is a mobile sports betting platform enabling users to create and accept bets without needing a centralized bookmaker. It offers traditional sports betting, peer-to-peer wagering with custom odds, supporting both fiat and cryptocurrency transactions. Users can bet against the house or engage in peer-to-peer betting via its marketplace. ZenSports holds a sports betting license in Tennessee.
Rapid RMS
Convertible Note in 2017
Rapid RMS is a company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, specializing in point-of-sale applications tailored for liquor and convenience stores. It offers a cloud-based iPad point-of-sale system designed to be user-friendly and cost-effective, with a focus on providing a seamless experience for merchants. In addition to its software solutions, Rapid RMS supplies essential hardware such as receipt printers, cash drawers, barcode scanners, and keyboards. The company also provides credit card processing and ongoing support services, ensuring that its clients have all the necessary tools to manage their operations efficiently.
WorkHound
Venture Round in 2017
WorkHound, Inc. is a company that offers a mobile driver retention platform designed to enhance communication between truck drivers and their employers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, WorkHound enables drivers to provide real-time feedback on their experiences, including praise, concerns, and suggestions. This feedback is aggregated and analyzed to produce actionable insights that help carriers manage and retain their drivers effectively. The platform not only simplifies communication but also aims to reduce avoidable turnover in industries such as transportation and healthcare. By utilizing insightful analytics, WorkHound assists companies of all sizes in enhancing employee retention, improving profitability, and optimizing operational costs.
Spoken
Convertible Note in 2016
Spoken, Inc. is a company that has developed a mobile messaging application designed to connect users with native English-speaking coaches for personalized business English lessons. Founded in 2016 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Spoken aims to make English coaching more accessible through a technology-driven approach. The application allows users to schedule lessons at their convenience, enabling them to learn at their own pace and interact with coaches to receive tailored guidance and support. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Spoken enhances the efficiency of lessons, reducing downtime and ensuring that users only pay for valuable instructional time. This innovative model combines affordability with the benefits of one-on-one coaching from trained U.S.-based instructors, making it a compelling option for those seeking to improve their English skills.
GameWisp
Convertible Note in 2014
GameWisp, Inc. is a platform designed for live streamers and gaming YouTubers, facilitating interaction, viewing, and monetization of gaming content. Founded in 2012 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, GameWisp enables creators to offer subscription services to their fans, allowing for enhanced engagement through exclusive benefits and content. As the gaming video segment continues to grow significantly, with millions of unique viewers and billions of views, GameWisp provides essential infrastructure for content producers to monetize their work beyond traditional advertising. The platform is tailored specifically for the gaming demographic, offering improved content discovery, industry-specific monetization models, and unique data analytics. GameWisp also supports influencer marketing by employing proprietary discovery technology to identify suitable creators for brands and managing outreach and campaign activation, thus streamlining the collaboration between game developers and content creators.