Founded in 2007 by the Memphis Bioworks Foundation, Innova is a pre-seed, seed and early-stage investor focused on starting and funding high-growth companies in the Biosciences, Technology and AgBio fields across the state of Tennessee. Innova links capital with great ideas to create groundbreaking products and services. At Innova we invest in start-up companies, help them grow, and then assist them in linking with established corporations for licensing, buy-outs or further investments. We provide the synergy of experienced management, market expertise and venture capital to accelerate the development of new products and services into viable business units that can stand on their own and then take their place with a mature market leader, if desired. Whether an innovation is still on the drawing board or stalled in the market place the Innova staff has the expertise, skills, and experience to envision and create a functioning business unit that is prepared to thrive in the market place. Technical know-how, market-proven staffing, and "just-right" funding assure the greatest chance possible for success.
Stony Creek Colors, Inc. is a manufacturer of bio-based colorants specifically designed for the textile industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Springfield, Tennessee, the company collaborates with small farmers in the Southeast U.S. to produce plant-based dyes, including indigo. Stony Creek Colors aims to provide clean and safe natural dyes that replace hazardous chemicals traditionally used in textile manufacturing. By focusing on sustainable practices, the company enables the textile and fashion industries to offer environmentally conscious premium products to consumers.
EndoShunt
Seed Round in 2022
EndoShunt Medical, founded in 2022 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializes in developing a medical device aimed at targeted hemorrhage control in emergency situations. The company's innovative device facilitates endovascular shunting of blood past hemorrhaging vessels, allowing surgeons to perform definitive repairs while maintaining blood flow. This technology is designed to enhance outcomes in critical care scenarios, addressing the urgent need for effective solutions in managing severe bleeding.
Stony Creek Colors
Convertible Note in 2022
Stony Creek Colors, Inc. is a manufacturer of bio-based colorants specifically designed for the textile industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Springfield, Tennessee, the company collaborates with small farmers in the Southeast U.S. to produce plant-based dyes, including indigo. Stony Creek Colors aims to provide clean and safe natural dyes that replace hazardous chemicals traditionally used in textile manufacturing. By focusing on sustainable practices, the company enables the textile and fashion industries to offer environmentally conscious premium products to consumers.
Stony Creek Colors
Convertible Note in 2022
Stony Creek Colors, Inc. is a manufacturer of bio-based colorants specifically designed for the textile industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Springfield, Tennessee, the company collaborates with small farmers in the Southeast U.S. to produce plant-based dyes, including indigo. Stony Creek Colors aims to provide clean and safe natural dyes that replace hazardous chemicals traditionally used in textile manufacturing. By focusing on sustainable practices, the company enables the textile and fashion industries to offer environmentally conscious premium products to consumers.
Path Ex
Convertible Note in 2021
Path Ex, Inc. is a Nashville-based company established in 2017 that specializes in the development of extracorporeal blood-cleansing equipment aimed at treating sepsis, a severe and often fatal condition linked to blood-borne infections. The company has created a proprietary technology that selectively separates and captures bacteria and toxins from human blood, offering a novel approach to treatment. Unlike traditional methods that rely on broad-spectrum antibiotics to kill infections, Path Ex's device effectively removes intact bacteria from the bloodstream, regardless of the bacteria type or antibiotic resistance. This innovative technology has the potential to improve patient outcomes by reducing diagnostic times, treatment costs, readmission rates, and fatalities associated with sepsis.
Stony Creek Colors
Series B in 2021
Stony Creek Colors, Inc. is a manufacturer of bio-based colorants specifically designed for the textile industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Springfield, Tennessee, the company collaborates with small farmers in the Southeast U.S. to produce plant-based dyes, including indigo. Stony Creek Colors aims to provide clean and safe natural dyes that replace hazardous chemicals traditionally used in textile manufacturing. By focusing on sustainable practices, the company enables the textile and fashion industries to offer environmentally conscious premium products to consumers.
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions
Convertible Note in 2021
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in enhancing post-operative care. Founded in 2016, the company develops innovative solutions to address complications arising from surgeries, particularly those related to breast cancer, such as mastectomies and abdominoplasties. Its flagship product, the SOMAVAC 100, is a sustained vacuum system designed to improve the recovery experience by effectively removing excess fluids and mitigating the risk of seroma formation. By employing negative pressure therapy, SOMAVAC aims to hold tissue layers together during the healing process, thereby facilitating better outcomes for patients following various surgical procedures.
Soundways
Seed Round in 2021
Soundways is a sound technology company established in 2016 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The company specializes in producing software-based mastering tools designed for sound engineers. Additionally, Soundways offers a platform that connects music creators with the music industry, providing services such as publishing administration, digital distribution, and neighboring rights management. This platform aims to simplify the complex process of distributing music while ensuring that creators receive appropriate compensation for their work.
SweetBio
Convertible Note in 2020
SweetBio, Inc. is a medical device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative wound care solutions. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on bioengineering membranes that utilize medical-grade Manuka honey to enhance healing and combat infections associated with wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and abrasions. SweetBio's unique honey-incorporated absorbable membranes are designed to improve the efficacy of wound care treatments, offering healthcare professionals a new platform for addressing both chronic and acute wounds effectively.
Stony Creek Colors
Convertible Note in 2020
Stony Creek Colors, Inc. is a manufacturer of bio-based colorants specifically designed for the textile industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Springfield, Tennessee, the company collaborates with small farmers in the Southeast U.S. to produce plant-based dyes, including indigo. Stony Creek Colors aims to provide clean and safe natural dyes that replace hazardous chemicals traditionally used in textile manufacturing. By focusing on sustainable practices, the company enables the textile and fashion industries to offer environmentally conscious premium products to consumers.
MedHaul
Seed Round in 2020
MedHaul, Inc. is a company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in developing a cloud-based software application designed to manage non-emergency transportation for patients. Established in 2017, MedHaul addresses transportation barriers in underserved and rural communities by connecting hospitals and clinics with local transportation providers. The platform serves as a two-sided marketplace, allowing healthcare providers to efficiently schedule and manage patient rides in a single location. By facilitating safe and reliable transportation, MedHaul enhances patient access to healthcare services, ensuring that individuals can reach medical appointments without hurdles.
Cast21
Seed Round in 2020
Cast21 is a medical product developer based in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on creating innovative orthopedic solutions for fracture and joint care. Established in 2015, the company has developed a waterproof and breathable cast designed to enhance patient comfort and facilitate recovery. Its unique design not only allows for skin hygiene—enabling patients to wash and scratch beneath the cast—but also supports the integration of electronic therapies aimed at reducing healing time. By prioritizing user experience and effective treatment, Cast21 seeks to improve the overall recovery process for individuals with orthopedic injuries.
Preteckt
Seed Round in 2020
Preteckt, Inc. is a technology company based in Memphis, Tennessee, with an additional location in Hamilton, Canada, that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for automotive prognostics. The platform offers vehicle prognostics-as-a-service (VPaaS) aimed at connected and autonomous vehicle manufacturers, service providers, and fleet operators. By leveraging proprietary real-time data architecture and advanced machine learning algorithms, Preteckt enables users to analyze automotive data efficiently, allowing for the identification of potential issues at an early stage. This capability enhances technician efficiency and reduces maintenance costs by ensuring that the right repairs are made at the right time. The company was incorporated in 2015 and serves a variety of clients, including fleets, municipalities, telematics service providers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
MedHaul
Convertible Note in 2020
MedHaul, Inc. is a company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in developing a cloud-based software application designed to manage non-emergency transportation for patients. Established in 2017, MedHaul addresses transportation barriers in underserved and rural communities by connecting hospitals and clinics with local transportation providers. The platform serves as a two-sided marketplace, allowing healthcare providers to efficiently schedule and manage patient rides in a single location. By facilitating safe and reliable transportation, MedHaul enhances patient access to healthcare services, ensuring that individuals can reach medical appointments without hurdles.
Hera Health Solutions
Seed Round in 2019
Hera Health Solutions is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of long term treatments. It develops an innovative biodegradable drug delivery implant. Its combination of material composition and manufacturing processes aim to revolutionize long-acting drug delivery. Hera Health Solutions recognizes the fact that not everyone has access to quality healthcare. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions
Seed Round in 2019
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in enhancing post-operative care. Founded in 2016, the company develops innovative solutions to address complications arising from surgeries, particularly those related to breast cancer, such as mastectomies and abdominoplasties. Its flagship product, the SOMAVAC 100, is a sustained vacuum system designed to improve the recovery experience by effectively removing excess fluids and mitigating the risk of seroma formation. By employing negative pressure therapy, SOMAVAC aims to hold tissue layers together during the healing process, thereby facilitating better outcomes for patients following various surgical procedures.
Secure Food Solutions
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Secure Food Solutions is a food safety company in Tennessee. They bring technologies to market for the rapid detection of toxins, pathogens and other contaminants in the world’s food supply. Their first technology is a patented imaging technology to detect corn contaminated with aflatoxin.
SweetBio
Convertible Note in 2019
SweetBio, Inc. is a medical device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative wound care solutions. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on bioengineering membranes that utilize medical-grade Manuka honey to enhance healing and combat infections associated with wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and abrasions. SweetBio's unique honey-incorporated absorbable membranes are designed to improve the efficacy of wound care treatments, offering healthcare professionals a new platform for addressing both chronic and acute wounds effectively.
Path Ex
Seed Round in 2019
Path Ex, Inc. is a Nashville-based company established in 2017 that specializes in the development of extracorporeal blood-cleansing equipment aimed at treating sepsis, a severe and often fatal condition linked to blood-borne infections. The company has created a proprietary technology that selectively separates and captures bacteria and toxins from human blood, offering a novel approach to treatment. Unlike traditional methods that rely on broad-spectrum antibiotics to kill infections, Path Ex's device effectively removes intact bacteria from the bloodstream, regardless of the bacteria type or antibiotic resistance. This innovative technology has the potential to improve patient outcomes by reducing diagnostic times, treatment costs, readmission rates, and fatalities associated with sepsis.
Preteckt
Seed Round in 2018
Preteckt, Inc. is a technology company based in Memphis, Tennessee, with an additional location in Hamilton, Canada, that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for automotive prognostics. The platform offers vehicle prognostics-as-a-service (VPaaS) aimed at connected and autonomous vehicle manufacturers, service providers, and fleet operators. By leveraging proprietary real-time data architecture and advanced machine learning algorithms, Preteckt enables users to analyze automotive data efficiently, allowing for the identification of potential issues at an early stage. This capability enhances technician efficiency and reduces maintenance costs by ensuring that the right repairs are made at the right time. The company was incorporated in 2015 and serves a variety of clients, including fleets, municipalities, telematics service providers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions
Seed Round in 2018
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in enhancing post-operative care. Founded in 2016, the company develops innovative solutions to address complications arising from surgeries, particularly those related to breast cancer, such as mastectomies and abdominoplasties. Its flagship product, the SOMAVAC 100, is a sustained vacuum system designed to improve the recovery experience by effectively removing excess fluids and mitigating the risk of seroma formation. By employing negative pressure therapy, SOMAVAC aims to hold tissue layers together during the healing process, thereby facilitating better outcomes for patients following various surgical procedures.
SweetBio
Seed Round in 2018
SweetBio, Inc. is a medical device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative wound care solutions. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on bioengineering membranes that utilize medical-grade Manuka honey to enhance healing and combat infections associated with wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and abrasions. SweetBio's unique honey-incorporated absorbable membranes are designed to improve the efficacy of wound care treatments, offering healthcare professionals a new platform for addressing both chronic and acute wounds effectively.
Soundways
Seed Round in 2018
Soundways is a sound technology company established in 2016 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The company specializes in producing software-based mastering tools designed for sound engineers. Additionally, Soundways offers a platform that connects music creators with the music industry, providing services such as publishing administration, digital distribution, and neighboring rights management. This platform aims to simplify the complex process of distributing music while ensuring that creators receive appropriate compensation for their work.
Please Assist Me
Seed Round in 2018
Please Assist Me, Inc. is a home management company that collaborates with apartment complexes to enhance residents' living experiences in Nashville, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. Founded in 2018, the company offers a range of services including grocery shopping, laundry and dry cleaning, home cleaning, and assistance with mail and packages. By connecting residents to a dedicated personal assistant team, Please Assist Me aims to simplify household management, allowing residents to enjoy a more luxurious and convenient lifestyle. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and focuses on delivering tailored services to meet the diverse needs of apartment dwellers.
Path Ex
Seed Round in 2018
Path Ex, Inc. is a Nashville-based company established in 2017 that specializes in the development of extracorporeal blood-cleansing equipment aimed at treating sepsis, a severe and often fatal condition linked to blood-borne infections. The company has created a proprietary technology that selectively separates and captures bacteria and toxins from human blood, offering a novel approach to treatment. Unlike traditional methods that rely on broad-spectrum antibiotics to kill infections, Path Ex's device effectively removes intact bacteria from the bloodstream, regardless of the bacteria type or antibiotic resistance. This innovative technology has the potential to improve patient outcomes by reducing diagnostic times, treatment costs, readmission rates, and fatalities associated with sepsis.
Hera Health Solutions
Seed Round in 2018
Hera Health Solutions is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of long term treatments. It develops an innovative biodegradable drug delivery implant. Its combination of material composition and manufacturing processes aim to revolutionize long-acting drug delivery. Hera Health Solutions recognizes the fact that not everyone has access to quality healthcare. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
Cast21
Seed Round in 2018
Cast21 is a medical product developer based in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on creating innovative orthopedic solutions for fracture and joint care. Established in 2015, the company has developed a waterproof and breathable cast designed to enhance patient comfort and facilitate recovery. Its unique design not only allows for skin hygiene—enabling patients to wash and scratch beneath the cast—but also supports the integration of electronic therapies aimed at reducing healing time. By prioritizing user experience and effective treatment, Cast21 seeks to improve the overall recovery process for individuals with orthopedic injuries.
Path Ex
Seed Round in 2018
Path Ex, Inc. is a Nashville-based company established in 2017 that specializes in the development of extracorporeal blood-cleansing equipment aimed at treating sepsis, a severe and often fatal condition linked to blood-borne infections. The company has created a proprietary technology that selectively separates and captures bacteria and toxins from human blood, offering a novel approach to treatment. Unlike traditional methods that rely on broad-spectrum antibiotics to kill infections, Path Ex's device effectively removes intact bacteria from the bloodstream, regardless of the bacteria type or antibiotic resistance. This innovative technology has the potential to improve patient outcomes by reducing diagnostic times, treatment costs, readmission rates, and fatalities associated with sepsis.
Cast21
Venture Round in 2017
Cast21 is a medical product developer based in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on creating innovative orthopedic solutions for fracture and joint care. Established in 2015, the company has developed a waterproof and breathable cast designed to enhance patient comfort and facilitate recovery. Its unique design not only allows for skin hygiene—enabling patients to wash and scratch beneath the cast—but also supports the integration of electronic therapies aimed at reducing healing time. By prioritizing user experience and effective treatment, Cast21 seeks to improve the overall recovery process for individuals with orthopedic injuries.
SweetBio
Convertible Note in 2017
SweetBio, Inc. is a medical device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative wound care solutions. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on bioengineering membranes that utilize medical-grade Manuka honey to enhance healing and combat infections associated with wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and abrasions. SweetBio's unique honey-incorporated absorbable membranes are designed to improve the efficacy of wound care treatments, offering healthcare professionals a new platform for addressing both chronic and acute wounds effectively.
Secure Food Solutions
Venture Round in 2017
Secure Food Solutions is a food safety company in Tennessee. They bring technologies to market for the rapid detection of toxins, pathogens and other contaminants in the world’s food supply. Their first technology is a patented imaging technology to detect corn contaminated with aflatoxin.
Restore Medical Solutions
Debt Financing in 2017
Restore Medical Solutions is a medical device company focusing on products and techniques that promote SSI reduction, safety, and productivity within healthcare. The company manufactures a sterilization tray system that reduces the risk of infection from contaminated medical instruments. Its modular sterilization tray systems reduce the potential risk of infection from contaminated instruments and enable surgical departments to improve the quality of care while reducing cost. Founded in 2012, Restore Medical Solutions is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
Alwaz.Pro
Venture Round in 2017
AlwazPro is Tennessee woman-led tech startup creating a professional home for working-class and middle-skilled professionals. enabling them to improve their career through professional endorsements and recommendations from others, as well as their on-site career development tools. Employers will recruit from the audience, targeting those with the soft / personal skills, and other metrics who closely meet their internal goals.
Path Ex
Venture Round in 2017
Path Ex, Inc. is a Nashville-based company established in 2017 that specializes in the development of extracorporeal blood-cleansing equipment aimed at treating sepsis, a severe and often fatal condition linked to blood-borne infections. The company has created a proprietary technology that selectively separates and captures bacteria and toxins from human blood, offering a novel approach to treatment. Unlike traditional methods that rely on broad-spectrum antibiotics to kill infections, Path Ex's device effectively removes intact bacteria from the bloodstream, regardless of the bacteria type or antibiotic resistance. This innovative technology has the potential to improve patient outcomes by reducing diagnostic times, treatment costs, readmission rates, and fatalities associated with sepsis.
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions
Seed Round in 2017
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in enhancing post-operative care. Founded in 2016, the company develops innovative solutions to address complications arising from surgeries, particularly those related to breast cancer, such as mastectomies and abdominoplasties. Its flagship product, the SOMAVAC 100, is a sustained vacuum system designed to improve the recovery experience by effectively removing excess fluids and mitigating the risk of seroma formation. By employing negative pressure therapy, SOMAVAC aims to hold tissue layers together during the healing process, thereby facilitating better outcomes for patients following various surgical procedures.
Quire
Debt Financing in 2017
Quire, LLC specializes in transforming unstructured clinical notes and electronic medical record (EMR) text into accessible and actionable data for population health management. The company's platform enables healthcare organizations to search, filter, and visualize patient information, taking into account social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. By uncovering trends and patterns within patient populations, Quire supports predictive modeling, provider evaluation, and diagnostic coding. Additionally, the system helps healthcare providers identify and manage high-risk patients, strategize healthcare spending, and optimize resource allocation. Founded in 2003 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, Quire was previously known as Computable Genomix, LLC.
Cast21
Seed Round in 2017
Cast21 is a medical product developer based in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on creating innovative orthopedic solutions for fracture and joint care. Established in 2015, the company has developed a waterproof and breathable cast designed to enhance patient comfort and facilitate recovery. Its unique design not only allows for skin hygiene—enabling patients to wash and scratch beneath the cast—but also supports the integration of electronic therapies aimed at reducing healing time. By prioritizing user experience and effective treatment, Cast21 seeks to improve the overall recovery process for individuals with orthopedic injuries.
Restore Medical Solutions
Debt Financing in 2016
Restore Medical Solutions is a medical device company focusing on products and techniques that promote SSI reduction, safety, and productivity within healthcare. The company manufactures a sterilization tray system that reduces the risk of infection from contaminated medical instruments. Its modular sterilization tray systems reduce the potential risk of infection from contaminated instruments and enable surgical departments to improve the quality of care while reducing cost. Founded in 2012, Restore Medical Solutions is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
Quire
Debt Financing in 2016
Quire, LLC specializes in transforming unstructured clinical notes and electronic medical record (EMR) text into accessible and actionable data for population health management. The company's platform enables healthcare organizations to search, filter, and visualize patient information, taking into account social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. By uncovering trends and patterns within patient populations, Quire supports predictive modeling, provider evaluation, and diagnostic coding. Additionally, the system helps healthcare providers identify and manage high-risk patients, strategize healthcare spending, and optimize resource allocation. Founded in 2003 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, Quire was previously known as Computable Genomix, LLC.
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions
Seed Round in 2016
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in enhancing post-operative care. Founded in 2016, the company develops innovative solutions to address complications arising from surgeries, particularly those related to breast cancer, such as mastectomies and abdominoplasties. Its flagship product, the SOMAVAC 100, is a sustained vacuum system designed to improve the recovery experience by effectively removing excess fluids and mitigating the risk of seroma formation. By employing negative pressure therapy, SOMAVAC aims to hold tissue layers together during the healing process, thereby facilitating better outcomes for patients following various surgical procedures.
AgSmarts
Debt Financing in 2016
AgSmarts is a provider of environmental sensing and agricultural irrigation automation technology aimed at enhancing efficiency in the agriculture sector. As global agricultural demands rise, AgSmarts addresses the challenges faced by farmers by offering a retrofit irrigation automation platform that optimizes water usage and reduces operational costs. Their technology includes patent-pending, IP-enabled sensing and wireless communication hardware, along with proprietary automation algorithms that collect critical environmental data directly from fields. This data allows existing irrigation systems to autonomously meet the specific soil moisture needs of crops throughout the growing season. Distributed through established Ag Service Providers on a Platform as a Service (PaaS) basis, AgSmarts' solutions begin to improve producers' profitability immediately upon installation by increasing yield revenues and lowering costs. Founded in 2014 by Clayton Plymill and Brett Norman in Martin, Tennessee, AgSmarts is revolutionizing agricultural practices through its innovative technology.
Cast21
Seed Round in 2016
Cast21 is a medical product developer based in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on creating innovative orthopedic solutions for fracture and joint care. Established in 2015, the company has developed a waterproof and breathable cast designed to enhance patient comfort and facilitate recovery. Its unique design not only allows for skin hygiene—enabling patients to wash and scratch beneath the cast—but also supports the integration of electronic therapies aimed at reducing healing time. By prioritizing user experience and effective treatment, Cast21 seeks to improve the overall recovery process for individuals with orthopedic injuries.
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions
Seed Round in 2016
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in enhancing post-operative care. Founded in 2016, the company develops innovative solutions to address complications arising from surgeries, particularly those related to breast cancer, such as mastectomies and abdominoplasties. Its flagship product, the SOMAVAC 100, is a sustained vacuum system designed to improve the recovery experience by effectively removing excess fluids and mitigating the risk of seroma formation. By employing negative pressure therapy, SOMAVAC aims to hold tissue layers together during the healing process, thereby facilitating better outcomes for patients following various surgical procedures.
ZoomThru
Seed Round in 2016
ZoomThru, Inc. is a technology company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in data collection and analysis for parking garages. Founded in 2015, ZoomThru develops solutions that help parking garage owners and operators optimize revenue and costs by providing insights into location performance. The company aims to transform raw parking data into valuable digital assets for advertisers and parking applications. By collaborating with open-source smart city projects, ZoomThru enhances the overall value of parking data, addressing the network effect in the industry. The company has partnered with mobile endpoints, including Pay'n'Park, and is actively pursuing additional distribution partnerships to broaden its impact.
FrontDesk Connect
Seed Round in 2016
FrontDesk Connect, Inc. is a hospitality technology company based in Collierville, Tennessee, established in 2016. It specializes in a mobile application designed to enhance the hotel experience for guests by facilitating seamless communication with hotel services. Users can access a virtual front desk through their smartphones, whether on Android or iPhone devices, allowing them to check-in and request services such as valet, housekeeping, and concierge assistance from anywhere on the hotel property. This innovative platform enables guests to order food by the pool, arrange for their car, or make dinner reservations conveniently, thereby improving overall guest satisfaction and operational efficiency for hotels.
ProxBox
Seed Round in 2016
ProxBox, Inc. is a company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in manufacturing sensors and developing a mobile application designed to enhance the home-buying experience. Founded in 2016, ProxBox's innovative solution incorporates small proximity sensors, known as beacons, which work in conjunction with a mobile app. This technology enables real estate agents to facilitate better communication and collaboration with clients by automatically sending relevant content, documents, photos, and videos to a buyer's smartphone based on their physical location. By improving interaction between agents and potential home buyers, ProxBox aims to streamline the process of finding property details and enhance the overall engagement in the real estate market.
iScreen Vision
Debt Financing in 2016
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
SweetBio
Pre Seed Round in 2015
SweetBio, Inc. is a medical device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative wound care solutions. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on bioengineering membranes that utilize medical-grade Manuka honey to enhance healing and combat infections associated with wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and abrasions. SweetBio's unique honey-incorporated absorbable membranes are designed to improve the efficacy of wound care treatments, offering healthcare professionals a new platform for addressing both chronic and acute wounds effectively.
L7 Logistics
Seed Round in 2015
L7 Logistics Support is a logistics services provider based in Memphis, Tennessee, specializing in transportation, warehousing, and distribution. The company offers a diverse range of customized solutions to address various logistics needs, including local and international shipping, as well as specialized project services. Additionally, L7 Logistics has developed an online marketplace that enhances shipping options and improves logistical processes for all stakeholders involved. By focusing on logistics, distribution, and warehouse management, L7 Logistics enables businesses to effectively manage their supply chain costs while streamlining their overall logistics operations.
iScreen Vision
Debt Financing in 2015
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
Cagenix
Venture Round in 2015
Cagenix, Inc. is a dental device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in the scanning, design, and fabrication of precision-fitted dental implant frameworks and bars. Founded in 2005, the company offers a range of products aimed at restoring chewing function and aesthetics for patients. Its offerings include the AccuFrame, a custom framework system designed for various implant-based prostheses, as well as several bar profiles for both removable and fixed prostheses. Cagenix utilizes advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing technology to create these prostheses, ensuring unmatched fit and natural aesthetics through a proprietary process that results in a micro-retentive surface with a tissue-like color. This approach allows dental practices and labs to deliver high-quality, custom-milled frameworks at competitive prices, without requiring significant upfront investment or specialized training.
Restore Medical Solutions
Series A in 2015
Restore Medical Solutions is a medical device company focusing on products and techniques that promote SSI reduction, safety, and productivity within healthcare. The company manufactures a sterilization tray system that reduces the risk of infection from contaminated medical instruments. Its modular sterilization tray systems reduce the potential risk of infection from contaminated instruments and enable surgical departments to improve the quality of care while reducing cost. Founded in 2012, Restore Medical Solutions is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
SweetBio
Seed Round in 2015
SweetBio, Inc. is a medical device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, specializing in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative wound care solutions. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on bioengineering membranes that utilize medical-grade Manuka honey to enhance healing and combat infections associated with wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and abrasions. SweetBio's unique honey-incorporated absorbable membranes are designed to improve the efficacy of wound care treatments, offering healthcare professionals a new platform for addressing both chronic and acute wounds effectively.
HelloHome
Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015, by experienced real estate agent Jessica Buffington, HelloHome is dedicated to bringing honesty and transparency back to the industry. Through technology, excellent service, and a flat-fee pricing model, HelloHome is disrupting real estate by offering home buyers and sellers a better and more cost-effective option. HelloHome is the first and only female-founded and female-led real estate tech startup. Since graduating from the Start Co. business accelerator in Memphis, Tennessee, the Company has saved home sellers over $3,000,000 in commission fees, with an average of over $8,000 per home. To learn more, please visit www.hellohome.co.
Pro Hydration Therapy
Seed Round in 2015
Pro Hydration Therapy, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that specializes in providing hydration therapy services, particularly for athletes. The company offers intravenous (IV) hydration therapy, which is recognized as a fast and efficient method for delivering fluids, electrolytes, and supplements essential for athletic recovery. In addition, Pro Hydration Therapy provides B-12 shots that support the nervous system, improve sleep quality, and promote overall health by aiding in cell growth and reducing the risk of various health issues, including high blood pressure and certain cancers. This individualized approach to hydration therapy aims to ensure safe and effective treatment tailored to the needs of its clients.
DivorceSecure
Seed Round in 2015
DivorceSecure is an online platform designed for divorce attorneys, allowing them to efficiently manage their clients throughout the divorce process. Launched in 2015 and based in Tennessee, the platform provides a range of services, including asset strategy, which helps clients develop financial plans during divorce proceedings. Its collaboration center facilitates online communication between attorneys and clients, while reporting and productivity features automate various tasks, enhancing the efficiency of legal practices. By streamlining the intake process and creating negotiation strategies tailored to client preferences, DivorceSecure empowers attorneys to increase their capacity to serve more clients effectively.
iScreen Vision
Convertible Note in 2015
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
iScreen Vision
Debt Financing in 2015
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
AgSmarts
Debt Financing in 2014
AgSmarts is a provider of environmental sensing and agricultural irrigation automation technology aimed at enhancing efficiency in the agriculture sector. As global agricultural demands rise, AgSmarts addresses the challenges faced by farmers by offering a retrofit irrigation automation platform that optimizes water usage and reduces operational costs. Their technology includes patent-pending, IP-enabled sensing and wireless communication hardware, along with proprietary automation algorithms that collect critical environmental data directly from fields. This data allows existing irrigation systems to autonomously meet the specific soil moisture needs of crops throughout the growing season. Distributed through established Ag Service Providers on a Platform as a Service (PaaS) basis, AgSmarts' solutions begin to improve producers' profitability immediately upon installation by increasing yield revenues and lowering costs. Founded in 2014 by Clayton Plymill and Brett Norman in Martin, Tennessee, AgSmarts is revolutionizing agricultural practices through its innovative technology.
Restore Medical Solutions
Venture Round in 2014
Restore Medical Solutions is a medical device company focusing on products and techniques that promote SSI reduction, safety, and productivity within healthcare. The company manufactures a sterilization tray system that reduces the risk of infection from contaminated medical instruments. Its modular sterilization tray systems reduce the potential risk of infection from contaminated instruments and enable surgical departments to improve the quality of care while reducing cost. Founded in 2012, Restore Medical Solutions is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
iScreen Vision
Venture Round in 2014
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
NuScriptRx
Series D in 2014
Based in Nashville, Tenn., NuScriptRX is an institutional pharmacy that serves the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care facilities and their patients. The company was developed by long-term care professionals who have more than 100 years of experience in SNFs, ALFs and RCs.
Blood Monitoring Solutions
Seed Round in 2014
Blood Monitoring Solutions, Inc. is dedicated to developing innovative blood monitoring systems aimed at reducing blood wastage. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the company has created a smart blood transport system that enables blood banks to continuously monitor the temperature and integrity of each blood unit. This proactive, data-driven approach not only enhances patient safety but also helps hospitals minimize costs associated with blood spoilage. By ensuring that blood is stored within the appropriate temperature range, the company's solutions allow for longer preservation of blood supplies, ultimately supporting more effective transfusion practices in healthcare settings.
Parental Health
Debt Financing in 2014
Babyboomers. Sandwich Generation. Senior Tsunami. These buzz words translate to an astonishing reality: Their nation’s healthcare system - already caring for 40 million seniors today - will be extremely overburdened by 2030, when it is projected that the number of seniors will nearly double. This, coupled with healthcare reform and a shrinking population of physicians, nurses and other care providers, requires that they uncover more efficient solutions for the delivery of care to the senior population. Based on decades in the healthcare, technology and senior living industries, Parental Health was founded in 2009 to leverage the power of technology to address this looming crisis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Parental Health has partnered with some of the world’s leading technology companies to bring "age in place" technology solutions to the senior market. They developed their signature product, MISTY, drawing on their own family experiences. The only software of its kind, MISTY is a technology platform that addresses the needs of market.seniors, their caregivers and their families. They service the senior and boomer market and the exponential number of family members, caregivers and businesses that serve this As baby boomers age and health reform demands more efficient solutions to the delivery of care, MISTY is a timely and affordable answer to help seniors and their caregivers manage healthcare needs. It is often referred to as the missing consumer-interface piece of the efforts to create accountable care organizations.
Restore Medical Solutions
Series A in 2014
Restore Medical Solutions is a medical device company focusing on products and techniques that promote SSI reduction, safety, and productivity within healthcare. The company manufactures a sterilization tray system that reduces the risk of infection from contaminated medical instruments. Its modular sterilization tray systems reduce the potential risk of infection from contaminated instruments and enable surgical departments to improve the quality of care while reducing cost. Founded in 2012, Restore Medical Solutions is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
Quire
Seed Round in 2013
Quire, LLC specializes in transforming unstructured clinical notes and electronic medical record (EMR) text into accessible and actionable data for population health management. The company's platform enables healthcare organizations to search, filter, and visualize patient information, taking into account social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. By uncovering trends and patterns within patient populations, Quire supports predictive modeling, provider evaluation, and diagnostic coding. Additionally, the system helps healthcare providers identify and manage high-risk patients, strategize healthcare spending, and optimize resource allocation. Founded in 2003 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, Quire was previously known as Computable Genomix, LLC.
Parental Health
Debt Financing in 2013
Babyboomers. Sandwich Generation. Senior Tsunami. These buzz words translate to an astonishing reality: Their nation’s healthcare system - already caring for 40 million seniors today - will be extremely overburdened by 2030, when it is projected that the number of seniors will nearly double. This, coupled with healthcare reform and a shrinking population of physicians, nurses and other care providers, requires that they uncover more efficient solutions for the delivery of care to the senior population. Based on decades in the healthcare, technology and senior living industries, Parental Health was founded in 2009 to leverage the power of technology to address this looming crisis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Parental Health has partnered with some of the world’s leading technology companies to bring "age in place" technology solutions to the senior market. They developed their signature product, MISTY, drawing on their own family experiences. The only software of its kind, MISTY is a technology platform that addresses the needs of market.seniors, their caregivers and their families. They service the senior and boomer market and the exponential number of family members, caregivers and businesses that serve this As baby boomers age and health reform demands more efficient solutions to the delivery of care, MISTY is a timely and affordable answer to help seniors and their caregivers manage healthcare needs. It is often referred to as the missing consumer-interface piece of the efforts to create accountable care organizations.
Cagenix
Venture Round in 2013
Cagenix, Inc. is a dental device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in the scanning, design, and fabrication of precision-fitted dental implant frameworks and bars. Founded in 2005, the company offers a range of products aimed at restoring chewing function and aesthetics for patients. Its offerings include the AccuFrame, a custom framework system designed for various implant-based prostheses, as well as several bar profiles for both removable and fixed prostheses. Cagenix utilizes advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing technology to create these prostheses, ensuring unmatched fit and natural aesthetics through a proprietary process that results in a micro-retentive surface with a tissue-like color. This approach allows dental practices and labs to deliver high-quality, custom-milled frameworks at competitive prices, without requiring significant upfront investment or specialized training.
Better Walk
Seed Round in 2013
Better Walk Inc. is an innovative company that specializes in the design and development of crutches. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company aims to improve traditional crutch technology by alleviating pressure from the underarm area and minimizing direct force on the wrist of users. Better Walk's commitment to innovation is a fundamental aspect of its culture, which was further strengthened during its participation in the Zero To 510 accelerator in Memphis, where it secured early venture funding. In late 2014, the company shifted its focus to finalizing the Better Walk crutch, positioning itself for production and an anticipated product launch in early 2015.
Quire
Convertible Note in 2013
Quire, LLC specializes in transforming unstructured clinical notes and electronic medical record (EMR) text into accessible and actionable data for population health management. The company's platform enables healthcare organizations to search, filter, and visualize patient information, taking into account social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. By uncovering trends and patterns within patient populations, Quire supports predictive modeling, provider evaluation, and diagnostic coding. Additionally, the system helps healthcare providers identify and manage high-risk patients, strategize healthcare spending, and optimize resource allocation. Founded in 2003 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, Quire was previously known as Computable Genomix, LLC.
iScreen Vision
Convertible Note in 2013
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
iScreen Vision
Seed Round in 2013
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
Urova Medical
Seed Round in 2013
Urova Medical Inc. is a urological device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on creating innovative solutions for stress urinary incontinence in women. Founded in 2012, the company developed its technology through a collaborative effort by biomedical engineering students at Johns Hopkins University, guided by expert physicians from the institution's renowned urological center. Urova Medical collaborates with urologists, gynecologists, and clinical researchers to create effective and convenient treatments for this condition. The company has also participated in the Zeroto510 Accelerator program, which is supported by local venture capital firms, further enhancing its development and outreach efforts.
Quire
Seed Round in 2013
Quire, LLC specializes in transforming unstructured clinical notes and electronic medical record (EMR) text into accessible and actionable data for population health management. The company's platform enables healthcare organizations to search, filter, and visualize patient information, taking into account social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. By uncovering trends and patterns within patient populations, Quire supports predictive modeling, provider evaluation, and diagnostic coding. Additionally, the system helps healthcare providers identify and manage high-risk patients, strategize healthcare spending, and optimize resource allocation. Founded in 2003 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, Quire was previously known as Computable Genomix, LLC.
iScreen Vision
Debt Financing in 2013
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
Parental Health
Seed Round in 2013
Babyboomers. Sandwich Generation. Senior Tsunami. These buzz words translate to an astonishing reality: Their nation’s healthcare system - already caring for 40 million seniors today - will be extremely overburdened by 2030, when it is projected that the number of seniors will nearly double. This, coupled with healthcare reform and a shrinking population of physicians, nurses and other care providers, requires that they uncover more efficient solutions for the delivery of care to the senior population. Based on decades in the healthcare, technology and senior living industries, Parental Health was founded in 2009 to leverage the power of technology to address this looming crisis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Parental Health has partnered with some of the world’s leading technology companies to bring "age in place" technology solutions to the senior market. They developed their signature product, MISTY, drawing on their own family experiences. The only software of its kind, MISTY is a technology platform that addresses the needs of market.seniors, their caregivers and their families. They service the senior and boomer market and the exponential number of family members, caregivers and businesses that serve this As baby boomers age and health reform demands more efficient solutions to the delivery of care, MISTY is a timely and affordable answer to help seniors and their caregivers manage healthcare needs. It is often referred to as the missing consumer-interface piece of the efforts to create accountable care organizations.
NuScriptRx
Debt Financing in 2013
Based in Nashville, Tenn., NuScriptRX is an institutional pharmacy that serves the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care facilities and their patients. The company was developed by long-term care professionals who have more than 100 years of experience in SNFs, ALFs and RCs.
iScreen Vision
Debt Financing in 2012
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
Restore Medical Solutions
Series A in 2012
Restore Medical Solutions is a medical device company focusing on products and techniques that promote SSI reduction, safety, and productivity within healthcare. The company manufactures a sterilization tray system that reduces the risk of infection from contaminated medical instruments. Its modular sterilization tray systems reduce the potential risk of infection from contaminated instruments and enable surgical departments to improve the quality of care while reducing cost. Founded in 2012, Restore Medical Solutions is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
Cagenix
Seed Round in 2012
Cagenix, Inc. is a dental device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in the scanning, design, and fabrication of precision-fitted dental implant frameworks and bars. Founded in 2005, the company offers a range of products aimed at restoring chewing function and aesthetics for patients. Its offerings include the AccuFrame, a custom framework system designed for various implant-based prostheses, as well as several bar profiles for both removable and fixed prostheses. Cagenix utilizes advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing technology to create these prostheses, ensuring unmatched fit and natural aesthetics through a proprietary process that results in a micro-retentive surface with a tissue-like color. This approach allows dental practices and labs to deliver high-quality, custom-milled frameworks at competitive prices, without requiring significant upfront investment or specialized training.
Parental Health
Seed Round in 2012
Babyboomers. Sandwich Generation. Senior Tsunami. These buzz words translate to an astonishing reality: Their nation’s healthcare system - already caring for 40 million seniors today - will be extremely overburdened by 2030, when it is projected that the number of seniors will nearly double. This, coupled with healthcare reform and a shrinking population of physicians, nurses and other care providers, requires that they uncover more efficient solutions for the delivery of care to the senior population. Based on decades in the healthcare, technology and senior living industries, Parental Health was founded in 2009 to leverage the power of technology to address this looming crisis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Parental Health has partnered with some of the world’s leading technology companies to bring "age in place" technology solutions to the senior market. They developed their signature product, MISTY, drawing on their own family experiences. The only software of its kind, MISTY is a technology platform that addresses the needs of market.seniors, their caregivers and their families. They service the senior and boomer market and the exponential number of family members, caregivers and businesses that serve this As baby boomers age and health reform demands more efficient solutions to the delivery of care, MISTY is a timely and affordable answer to help seniors and their caregivers manage healthcare needs. It is often referred to as the missing consumer-interface piece of the efforts to create accountable care organizations.
Urova Medical
Seed Round in 2012
Urova Medical Inc. is a urological device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on creating innovative solutions for stress urinary incontinence in women. Founded in 2012, the company developed its technology through a collaborative effort by biomedical engineering students at Johns Hopkins University, guided by expert physicians from the institution's renowned urological center. Urova Medical collaborates with urologists, gynecologists, and clinical researchers to create effective and convenient treatments for this condition. The company has also participated in the Zeroto510 Accelerator program, which is supported by local venture capital firms, further enhancing its development and outreach efforts.
NuScriptRx
Series C in 2012
Based in Nashville, Tenn., NuScriptRX is an institutional pharmacy that serves the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care facilities and their patients. The company was developed by long-term care professionals who have more than 100 years of experience in SNFs, ALFs and RCs.
Cagenix
Seed Round in 2012
Cagenix, Inc. is a dental device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in the scanning, design, and fabrication of precision-fitted dental implant frameworks and bars. Founded in 2005, the company offers a range of products aimed at restoring chewing function and aesthetics for patients. Its offerings include the AccuFrame, a custom framework system designed for various implant-based prostheses, as well as several bar profiles for both removable and fixed prostheses. Cagenix utilizes advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing technology to create these prostheses, ensuring unmatched fit and natural aesthetics through a proprietary process that results in a micro-retentive surface with a tissue-like color. This approach allows dental practices and labs to deliver high-quality, custom-milled frameworks at competitive prices, without requiring significant upfront investment or specialized training.
iScreen Vision
Debt Financing in 2012
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
Urova Medical
Seed Round in 2012
Urova Medical Inc. is a urological device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on creating innovative solutions for stress urinary incontinence in women. Founded in 2012, the company developed its technology through a collaborative effort by biomedical engineering students at Johns Hopkins University, guided by expert physicians from the institution's renowned urological center. Urova Medical collaborates with urologists, gynecologists, and clinical researchers to create effective and convenient treatments for this condition. The company has also participated in the Zeroto510 Accelerator program, which is supported by local venture capital firms, further enhancing its development and outreach efforts.
Quire
Debt Financing in 2012
Quire, LLC specializes in transforming unstructured clinical notes and electronic medical record (EMR) text into accessible and actionable data for population health management. The company's platform enables healthcare organizations to search, filter, and visualize patient information, taking into account social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. By uncovering trends and patterns within patient populations, Quire supports predictive modeling, provider evaluation, and diagnostic coding. Additionally, the system helps healthcare providers identify and manage high-risk patients, strategize healthcare spending, and optimize resource allocation. Founded in 2003 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, Quire was previously known as Computable Genomix, LLC.
Cagenix
Seed Round in 2012
Cagenix, Inc. is a dental device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in the scanning, design, and fabrication of precision-fitted dental implant frameworks and bars. Founded in 2005, the company offers a range of products aimed at restoring chewing function and aesthetics for patients. Its offerings include the AccuFrame, a custom framework system designed for various implant-based prostheses, as well as several bar profiles for both removable and fixed prostheses. Cagenix utilizes advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing technology to create these prostheses, ensuring unmatched fit and natural aesthetics through a proprietary process that results in a micro-retentive surface with a tissue-like color. This approach allows dental practices and labs to deliver high-quality, custom-milled frameworks at competitive prices, without requiring significant upfront investment or specialized training.
Parental Health
Venture Round in 2011
Babyboomers. Sandwich Generation. Senior Tsunami. These buzz words translate to an astonishing reality: Their nation’s healthcare system - already caring for 40 million seniors today - will be extremely overburdened by 2030, when it is projected that the number of seniors will nearly double. This, coupled with healthcare reform and a shrinking population of physicians, nurses and other care providers, requires that they uncover more efficient solutions for the delivery of care to the senior population. Based on decades in the healthcare, technology and senior living industries, Parental Health was founded in 2009 to leverage the power of technology to address this looming crisis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Parental Health has partnered with some of the world’s leading technology companies to bring "age in place" technology solutions to the senior market. They developed their signature product, MISTY, drawing on their own family experiences. The only software of its kind, MISTY is a technology platform that addresses the needs of market.seniors, their caregivers and their families. They service the senior and boomer market and the exponential number of family members, caregivers and businesses that serve this As baby boomers age and health reform demands more efficient solutions to the delivery of care, MISTY is a timely and affordable answer to help seniors and their caregivers manage healthcare needs. It is often referred to as the missing consumer-interface piece of the efforts to create accountable care organizations.
Cagenix
Venture Round in 2011
Cagenix, Inc. is a dental device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in the scanning, design, and fabrication of precision-fitted dental implant frameworks and bars. Founded in 2005, the company offers a range of products aimed at restoring chewing function and aesthetics for patients. Its offerings include the AccuFrame, a custom framework system designed for various implant-based prostheses, as well as several bar profiles for both removable and fixed prostheses. Cagenix utilizes advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing technology to create these prostheses, ensuring unmatched fit and natural aesthetics through a proprietary process that results in a micro-retentive surface with a tissue-like color. This approach allows dental practices and labs to deliver high-quality, custom-milled frameworks at competitive prices, without requiring significant upfront investment or specialized training.
iScreen Vision
Seed Round in 2011
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
Cagenix
Convertible Note in 2011
Cagenix, Inc. is a dental device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in the scanning, design, and fabrication of precision-fitted dental implant frameworks and bars. Founded in 2005, the company offers a range of products aimed at restoring chewing function and aesthetics for patients. Its offerings include the AccuFrame, a custom framework system designed for various implant-based prostheses, as well as several bar profiles for both removable and fixed prostheses. Cagenix utilizes advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing technology to create these prostheses, ensuring unmatched fit and natural aesthetics through a proprietary process that results in a micro-retentive surface with a tissue-like color. This approach allows dental practices and labs to deliver high-quality, custom-milled frameworks at competitive prices, without requiring significant upfront investment or specialized training.
ExtraOrtho
Venture Round in 2011
ExtraOrtho, Inc. provides damage control and deformity correction solutions for surgeons, administrators, and patients. It offers XTRAFIX, an external fixation system that allows surgeons to eliminate steps, bars, and clamps. ExtraOrtho, Inc. was formerly known as QFx Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to ExtraOrtho, Inc. in May 2009. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee. As of November 10, 2011, ExtraOrtho, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc.
Quire
Seed Round in 2010
Quire, LLC specializes in transforming unstructured clinical notes and electronic medical record (EMR) text into accessible and actionable data for population health management. The company's platform enables healthcare organizations to search, filter, and visualize patient information, taking into account social and environmental factors that influence health outcomes. By uncovering trends and patterns within patient populations, Quire supports predictive modeling, provider evaluation, and diagnostic coding. Additionally, the system helps healthcare providers identify and manage high-risk patients, strategize healthcare spending, and optimize resource allocation. Founded in 2003 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, Quire was previously known as Computable Genomix, LLC.
ExtraOrtho
Venture Round in 2010
ExtraOrtho, Inc. provides damage control and deformity correction solutions for surgeons, administrators, and patients. It offers XTRAFIX, an external fixation system that allows surgeons to eliminate steps, bars, and clamps. ExtraOrtho, Inc. was formerly known as QFx Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to ExtraOrtho, Inc. in May 2009. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee. As of November 10, 2011, ExtraOrtho, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc.
iScreen Vision
Venture Round in 2010
iScreen Vision, Inc. is a medical device company based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in pediatric vision screening solutions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes advanced photoscreening technology to provide a fast and portable method for detecting vision problems in infants, preschool, and school-age children. By offering physicians a patented digital photoscreening device, iScreen Vision enables efficient screening for common childhood vision issues, including those that may lead to amblyopia if not addressed promptly. The company also integrates cloud-based transmission, analysis, and storage of screening images, facilitating seamless coordination with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems for healthcare providers.
Cagenix
Debt Financing in 2010
Cagenix, Inc. is a dental device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in the scanning, design, and fabrication of precision-fitted dental implant frameworks and bars. Founded in 2005, the company offers a range of products aimed at restoring chewing function and aesthetics for patients. Its offerings include the AccuFrame, a custom framework system designed for various implant-based prostheses, as well as several bar profiles for both removable and fixed prostheses. Cagenix utilizes advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing technology to create these prostheses, ensuring unmatched fit and natural aesthetics through a proprietary process that results in a micro-retentive surface with a tissue-like color. This approach allows dental practices and labs to deliver high-quality, custom-milled frameworks at competitive prices, without requiring significant upfront investment or specialized training.
Cagenix
Debt Financing in 2010
Cagenix, Inc. is a dental device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in the scanning, design, and fabrication of precision-fitted dental implant frameworks and bars. Founded in 2005, the company offers a range of products aimed at restoring chewing function and aesthetics for patients. Its offerings include the AccuFrame, a custom framework system designed for various implant-based prostheses, as well as several bar profiles for both removable and fixed prostheses. Cagenix utilizes advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing technology to create these prostheses, ensuring unmatched fit and natural aesthetics through a proprietary process that results in a micro-retentive surface with a tissue-like color. This approach allows dental practices and labs to deliver high-quality, custom-milled frameworks at competitive prices, without requiring significant upfront investment or specialized training.
ExtraOrtho
Seed Round in 2009
ExtraOrtho, Inc. provides damage control and deformity correction solutions for surgeons, administrators, and patients. It offers XTRAFIX, an external fixation system that allows surgeons to eliminate steps, bars, and clamps. ExtraOrtho, Inc. was formerly known as QFx Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to ExtraOrtho, Inc. in May 2009. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee. As of November 10, 2011, ExtraOrtho, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc.
CirQuest Labs
Debt Financing in 2009
CirQuest Labs, LLC is a specialized provider of assay development, biomarker testing, and central lab services, catering to pharmaceutical and life sciences companies. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, CirQuest Labs operates as a subsidiary of MLM Medical Labs GmbH. The company excels in drug and drug-device development, offering a range of services that encompass proof-of-concept studies to clinical evaluations. With a focus on responsive and personalized service, CirQuest Labs supports clients in soluble and cell-based assay development, clinical trial substudies, and biostorage, while adhering to industry standards such as GLP, GCLP, and CLIA compliance. Their expertise also includes identifying companion tests and managing biospecimens in accordance with best practices for research. By providing a comprehensive suite of customizable research capabilities, CirQuest Labs enables pharmaceutical companies to streamline their operations and reduce costs associated with in-house research and development.
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