Healing Innovations
Grant in 2021
Healing Innovations, Inc. is a medical technology company established in 2018 and based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company specializes in manufacturing advanced rehabilitation equipment aimed at supporting individuals recovering from spinal cord injuries, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy. To enhance care within the rehabilitation continuum, Healing Innovations focuses on the development and commercialization of market-leading robotic technologies. These innovations aim to improve health, mobility, and independence for users, while also enabling medical professionals and managed care organizations to enhance efficiency and quality of care at a reasonable cost.
Stony Creek Colors
Grant in 2021
Stony Creek Colors, Inc. is a manufacturer of bio-based colorants specifically designed for the textile industry. Founded in 2012 by Sarah Bellos and based in Springfield, Tennessee, the company collaborates with small farmers in the Southeastern United States to produce plant-based dyes, including indigo. Stony Creek Colors aims to provide clean and safe alternatives to hazardous chemicals traditionally used in dyeing processes, supporting environmentally conscious practices within the textile and fashion industries. Through its innovative technology, the company enables mills and brands to offer premium products that prioritize sustainability and health.
Winter Innovations
Grant in 2021
Winter Innovations is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based startup founded in 2018 that focuses on developing medical devices aimed at enhancing patient outcomes in orthopedic care. The company is in the process of launching EasyWhip, a patent-pending suturing needle specifically designed for orthopedic ligament and tendon reconstruction surgery. This innovative device seeks to simplify and standardize the whip stitching technique, offering advantages such as ease of use, speed, stability, and versatility. Through these improvements, Winter Innovations aims to help surgeons perform orthopedic reconstruction procedures more efficiently and consistently.
Preteckt provides a cloud-based platform that analyzes real-time automotive sensor data to predict maintenance needs and prescribe repairs for connected and autonomous vehicles and fleets. The platform leverages proprietary AI, deep learning, and machine learning to handle automotive data and deliver vehicle prognostics-as-a-service to fleets, municipalities, telematics providers, and OEMs. Its architecture supports rapid real-time processing and scalable deployment with existing vehicles and fleets, aiming to reduce maintenance costs, improve technician efficiency, and minimize downtime by identifying issues early and recommending appropriate repairs.
Branch Technology
Grant in 2021
Founded in 2014, Branch Technology specializes in developing and implementing Cellular Fabrication technology for construction. Using proprietary algorithms and 3D printing, the company creates complex geometries without support materials or controlled environments, enabling cost-effective designs, improved material strength, reduced energy use, and job site efficiencies.
Eden Concepts
Grant in 2021
Eden Concepts is a precision agriculture technology development and consulting firm based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, established in 2018. The company focuses on enhancing farm productivity for small-scale farmers by developing innovative agricultural technologies tailored for vegetables and specialty crops. Its precision systems are designed to prepare and plant germinated seeds, replacing the traditional methods of growing and transplanting seedlings. By improving soil health and offering greater flexibility in crop selection, Eden Concepts aims to streamline farming operations, helping farmers reduce labor costs and energy consumption.
Couture Technologies
Grant in 2021
Couture Technologies is a software development firm that specializes in AI, ML, and 3D simulation to power virtual fitting and try-on capabilities for e-commerce. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Gallatin, Tennessee, the company builds tools that show how apparel items will look and fit on a customer's body, enabling retailers to offer an interactive online shopping experience.
Active Energy Systems
Grant in 2021
Active Energy Systems is leveraging its scientific expertise to develop and market an improved form of ice thermal energy storage. The company's headquarters are in Knoxville, Tennessee.
NellOne Therapeutics
Grant in 2021
NellOne Therapeutics, Inc. is a regenerative medicine company based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, focused on developing and commercializing protein therapeutics aimed at restoring cardiac muscle mass and function in patients recovering from myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure. The company was established in 2007 as a spin-out from the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where research led by Dr. Cymbeline Culiat identified the Nell1 gene's role in the formation of essential mammalian tissues and organs. NellOne is dedicated to translating these scientific discoveries into clinical applications, specifically by leveraging Nell1 protein therapeutics to rebuild cardiac muscle and improve patient outcomes following heart-related conditions.
RxBio is a biotechnology company based in Johnson City, Tennessee, focused on developing innovative therapies to protect against lethal whole-body radiation and mitigate gastrointestinal damage caused by radiation, chemotherapy, and various toxins. Since its incorporation in 2010, RxBio has specialized in creating novel drugs aimed at addressing acute radiation syndrome, with particular emphasis on gastrointestinal protection. The company also explores cancer agents and treatments that inhibit plaque build-up in blood vessels, contributing to the medical community's ability to manage chronic conditions effectively.
LiBAMA Power
Grant in 2021
LiBAMA Power, established in 2017 and based in Cookeville, Tennessee, specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of advanced metal anodes (AMAs) for next-generation lithium-metal batteries. The company's core business involves developing and commercializing cutting-edge lithium metal battery technology, aiming to enhance energy density without disrupting existing manufacturing processes. This innovation caters to various industries, including consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and aerospace, offering unprecedented mobile power solutions.
SecureWaters
Series A in 2020
SecureWaters is a company based in Tullahoma, Tennessee, that specializes in manufacturing and selling AquaSentinel, an advanced electro-mechanical monitor and alarm system designed for the continuous protection and monitoring of surface waters. Established in 2011, SecureWaters focuses on developing real-time water security sensors that detect harmful toxins and pollutants in water bodies. The company's technology provides autonomous, subscription-based monitoring solutions for cities, municipalities, industries, and utilities, enabling them to swiftly identify chemical contamination and algal blooms. By enhancing water quality and security services, SecureWaters aims to support organizations in safeguarding public health and environmental integrity.
Branch Technology
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2014, Branch Technology specializes in developing and implementing Cellular Fabrication technology for construction. Using proprietary algorithms and 3D printing, the company creates complex geometries without support materials or controlled environments, enabling cost-effective designs, improved material strength, reduced energy use, and job site efficiencies.
Pathfinder Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Pathfinder Technologies (formerly Pathfinder Therapeutics, Inc.), a medical device company, engages in the design, development, and manufacture of solutions in the field of navigated abdominal surgery. The company provides an integrated intra-operative image guidance system for open liver surgical procedure; and accessories, including IRED localization probes, navigated RF ablators, and navigated ultrasonic aspirators. Its system consists of a software architecture that allows the surgeon to display a 3D view of the liver. Its system is used in various open liver surgery applications, including hepatic resection, open ablation, open biopsy, living donor transplant, cyst removal, and tumor removal. Pathfinder Technologies was founded in 2004 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
MedHaul
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, MedHaul is a software company based in Memphis, Tennessee. It specializes in managing non-emergency patient transportation through its cloud-based platform, connecting healthcare providers with reliable transportation services in their communities.
GRIDSMART Technologies
Series A in 2020
GRIDSMART Technologies develops traffic management systems for clients worldwide. Its flagship product, GRIDSMART, includes various solutions such as the Bell Camera for intersection and highway data collection, processors like the CPU/GRIDSMART processor and GS2 processor, and software modules for real-time data analysis and pedestrian tracking. The company also offers traditional zoom cameras and FLIR thermal cameras. GRIDSMART Technologies sells its products through distributors and direct sales teams in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Oman, and Ireland. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company was formerly known as Aldis, Inc. before changing its name in March 2015.
Opti-Logic
Seed Round in 2020
Opti-Logic Corporation, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Tullahoma, Tennessee, specializes in the design and manufacture of laser rangefinders and premium optics. The company offers a diverse range of products, including binoculars, rangefinders, flashlights, microscopes, and riflescopes, catering to various sectors such as industrial, military, and sports markets. Its laser rangefinders feature tilt-compensation technology and are utilized in applications spanning hunting, law enforcement, archery, golf, surveying, mapping, forestry, construction, utility work, and firefighting. Opti-Logic's commitment to quality optics ensures that its products are accessible to professionals and enthusiasts alike, with sales conducted primarily through online channels.
TrakLok International
Seed Round in 2020
TrakLok International LLC, founded in 2008 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced cargo security systems tailored for various industries, including chemicals, electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and government. The company offers innovative products such as GeoLok, a robust locking device that ensures cargo access control and condition monitoring, and TrakLog, a web portal that facilitates GPS tracking and system reporting. Additionally, TrakLok provides GeoCase, which features alarm-activated tamper protection and real-time monitoring capabilities. These solutions are designed to enhance security for freight and logistics operations by integrating wireless technologies to track mobile cargo and containers globally. TrakLok markets its products through a network of distributors across the United States, Canada, South Africa, Greece, and other international locations.
Gray Line Tennessee
Series A in 2020
Founded in 1974 by brothers Chris and Dennis Levering, Gray Line Tennessee began as a small sightseeing business serving Nashville hotels. By 1988, they merged with Gray Line of Nashville to enter the 'big bus business'. In 2001, following financial difficulties due to national events, the Levering family repurchased the company.
Cutting Edge Wheels
Seed Round in 2020
Cutting Edge Wheels is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
US Biologic
Series A in 2020
US Biologic, Inc., based in Memphis, Tennessee, is a biotechnology company focused on disease prevention through innovative oral-delivery systems. The company develops, manufactures, and markets vaccines, with its flagship product aimed at preventing Lyme disease transmission to humans. US Biologic's proprietary technology allows for safe and cost-effective delivery of various preventative therapeutics to wildlife, companion animals, and food animals. By collaborating with leading experts in biotechnology, the company integrates proven technologies into its oral-delivery platform. In addition to its Lyme disease vaccine, US Biologic is also working on other therapeutics, including orally delivered flu vaccines and antimicrobial solutions to combat zoonotic diseases.
Goba provides sms/app/web solutions/APIs to help corporations, telecoms, tech developers, universities, and organizations of all sizes to drive more meaningful engagement with their existing audiences for a world gone mobile.
Goba LLC was founded with a passion to create technology that helps people build and maintain face-to-face relationships. Goba provides the Goba Engage ™platform for corporations, universities and technology providers that wish to incorporate greater personal engagement into their mobile strategy. Goba is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and also has a technology team based in Silicon Valley. Initial funding began with several local investors and early-stage Venture Capital. Popular analysts are noting how Goba is a pioneer in the personal media and SoLoMo space. Further information is available at http://www.goba.mobi.
Healing Innovations
Series A in 2019
Healing Innovations, Inc. is a medical technology company established in 2018 and based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company specializes in manufacturing advanced rehabilitation equipment aimed at supporting individuals recovering from spinal cord injuries, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy. To enhance care within the rehabilitation continuum, Healing Innovations focuses on the development and commercialization of market-leading robotic technologies. These innovations aim to improve health, mobility, and independence for users, while also enabling medical professionals and managed care organizations to enhance efficiency and quality of care at a reasonable cost.
AuraMIST
Seed Round in 2019
AuraMIST is an inventor, manufacturer, and retailer of misting and cooling fans. The company's products are available in the online marketplace.
AuraMIST was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Goba provides sms/app/web solutions/APIs to help corporations, telecoms, tech developers, universities, and organizations of all sizes to drive more meaningful engagement with their existing audiences for a world gone mobile.
Goba LLC was founded with a passion to create technology that helps people build and maintain face-to-face relationships. Goba provides the Goba Engage ™platform for corporations, universities and technology providers that wish to incorporate greater personal engagement into their mobile strategy. Goba is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and also has a technology team based in Silicon Valley. Initial funding began with several local investors and early-stage Venture Capital. Popular analysts are noting how Goba is a pioneer in the personal media and SoLoMo space. Further information is available at http://www.goba.mobi.
American Hometown Media
Series A in 2019
American Hometown Media, Inc. is a digital media company based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in the publishing of content that highlights American home cooks. Founded in 2011, the company operates an internet platform that syndicates editorial content to community newspapers, magazines, and other media outlets across the country. It focuses on celebrating the culinary contributions of everyday individuals, positioning them as the central figures in its offerings. One of its key features is Just A Pinch Recipes, a digital recipe and coupon social network aimed at home cooks. Additionally, American Hometown Media provides Just A Pinch Syndicated Media, which delivers content related to recipes and the cultural heritage of America's hometowns. By leveraging traditional publishing roots while embracing digital technology, the company effectively connects with a broad audience, reaching around two million households weekly through its syndicated columns.
Informatics Corporation of America
Series A in 2019
Informatics Corporation of America, Inc. specializes in health information exchange and care management solutions for hospitals, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), and healthcare communities. The company offers a suite of products, including CareAlign CareConnect, which facilitates patient connectivity, and CareAlign CareExchange, enabling the secure transfer of clinical information across various healthcare settings. Their CareAlign CareCollaborate solution integrates multiple clinical data sources, providing a comprehensive patient record accessible through a secure web portal. Additionally, the CareCollaborate portal equips providers with essential clinical tools and workflow functionalities, enhancing care coordination and reducing redundant processes. With a focus on interoperability and healthcare intelligence, Informatics Corporation of America aims to improve data sharing, care transitions, and patient management efficiency. Established in 2005 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company operates as a subsidiary of The SSI Group, Inc. and collaborates with prominent organizations to advance healthcare interoperability.
Venture Incite
Seed Round in 2019
Venture Incite is a technology consulting and transfer company that commercializes technology from government and academic research laboratories to new technology companies with the goal of preparing them to be recipients of early-stage venture capital funds.
Venture Incite is based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
Diagnovus
Seed Round in 2019
Diagnovus, established in 2011 and located in Nashville, TN, is dedicated to advancing patient health through innovative molecular diagnostics. The company focuses on developing diagnostic tests aimed at rare forms of cancer, including pediatric cancers, to enhance the decision-making process for physicians, patients, and their families. By prioritizing evidence-based solutions, Diagnovus aims to improve treatment outcomes and facilitate more effective care. Their commitment to serving the healthcare community reflects a passion for enhancing the quality of life for patients while also promoting a more efficient allocation of healthcare resources.
LogoGarden
Seed Round in 2019
LogoGarden is a Nashville-based company that offers an online platform for logo design and branding essentials. Catering primarily to entrepreneurs and startups, it allows users to create customized, professional-looking logos quickly and free of charge, without requiring any graphic design skills. With over 2 million logos created on its platform, LogoGarden stands out as a leading destination for logo creation globally. In addition to its logo design services, the company provides tools for website creation, business cards, and mobile websites, making it an all-encompassing resource for early-stage businesses aiming to establish their brand identity.
Med+Proctor
Seed Round in 2019
Med+Proctor is a healthcare technology company based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in a cloud-based platform that automates the verification of immunization and medical data for incoming college and university students. The company's software addresses the challenges faced by educational institutions in managing immunization documentation, thereby reducing the volume of inquiries from parents and students regarding these processes. By replacing outdated and inefficient paper-based methods, Med+Proctor's solutions enhance the efficiency of immunization verification, which is crucial for maintaining health and safety standards, especially during periods of potential disease outbreaks. The platform enables institutions to streamline the verification process, ensuring that students meet immunization requirements before the commencement of each semester.
Evermind, Inc. is a company based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 2012, that specializes in monitoring home appliances to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals living alone. Its primary product, also named Evermind, sends text messages or email notifications to users when appliances are activated or deactivated. This system enables caregivers and family members to receive updates on daily activities without intruding on the individual's privacy. By tracking the usage of various electrical devices such as coffee makers, lamps, and garage door openers, Evermind provides a modern solution reminiscent of traditional community watch practices, allowing individuals to maintain their independence while ensuring that their well-being is monitored effectively.
Wellview is a digital health and virtual care company delivering proactive health care related to consumer behaviors, preventive health, and chronic care management via Wellview's proprietary, consumer centric technology application. Based in Nashville TN with a fully remote team, Wellview works primarily with mid-market (500-10,000 employee lives) self-insured employers to engage employees in health resources resulting in improved clinical outcomes and reduced health costs. With data, Wellview builds a member’s Care Profile™ to drive 1:1 marketing communications resulting in industry leading member engagement with fully integrated behavioral and clinical health resources and experts in the Wellview Care Team Network™. KPI’s include 99% user satisfaction rates, >39% employee engagement, and 10.2% healthcare cost reduction.
SIGNiX, Inc. is a provider of electronic signature solutions based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was incorporated in 2002. The company offers a range of services, including Digital Signature Software, which allows individuals to sign documents online, and SIGNIX MyDoX, an online service for signing forms, contracts, and business documents with digital signatures. Additionally, SIGNiX provides TaxDoX, an e-signature solution tailored for tax preparers to digitally sign and send tax documents through the cloud. The company serves various industries, including financial services, banking, insurance, healthcare, government, real estate, and education, as well as broker/dealers and corporations. Its platform features a user-friendly dashboard for document preparation and real-time tracking, enabling clients to sign and verify documents securely and efficiently.
Advanced Catheter Therapies
Series A in 2019
Advanced Catheter Therapies, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, focused on the research and development of innovative catheter technologies aimed at treating vascular diseases. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in addressing conditions such as thrombosis, inflammation, occlusions, and restenosis. Among its offerings is the Occlusion Perfusion Catheter, a multi-lumen balloon catheter designed to temporarily block blood flow in specific regions, allowing for the localized delivery of therapeutic agents to both peripheral and coronary vasculature. Additionally, Advanced Catheter Therapies is developing devices to combat restenosis and catheters for endovascular debulking to clear blocked blood vessels. The company, previously known as Atlanta Catheter Therapies, Inc., rebranded in October 2011 to reflect its expanded focus on advanced catheter solutions.
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence
Series A in 2019
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence specializes in providing business intelligence solutions tailored specifically for small to mid-sized hospitals and health systems. Established in 2005 and based in Franklin, Tennessee, the company leverages a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to deliver cloud-based applications that facilitate the capture, tracking, and analysis of healthcare-specific data. Agilum’s expertise encompasses healthcare, financial management, and business intelligence, and it offers a range of services including implementation, technical support, training, hosting, and consulting to enhance decision-making for healthcare providers.
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions
Series A 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 aimed at improving recovery outcomes for patients undergoing various surgical procedures, particularly those at risk of seroma complications, such as breast surgeries and abdominoplasty. SOMAVAC Medical's flagship product, the SOMAVAC 100, is a sustained vacuum system designed to facilitate the removal of fluids and maintain tissue adhesion during recovery. By focusing on the challenges associated with surgical drains and fluid accumulation, SOMAVAC Medical Solutions aims to optimize the healing process and improve the overall patient experience following surgery.
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence
Series A in 2018
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence specializes in providing business intelligence solutions tailored specifically for small to mid-sized hospitals and health systems. Established in 2005 and based in Franklin, Tennessee, the company leverages a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to deliver cloud-based applications that facilitate the capture, tracking, and analysis of healthcare-specific data. Agilum’s expertise encompasses healthcare, financial management, and business intelligence, and it offers a range of services including implementation, technical support, training, hosting, and consulting to enhance decision-making for healthcare providers.
LiveSchool
Seed Round in 2018
LiveSchool develops a classroom management platform that tracks, rewards, and improves student behavior. It serves private, public, charter, and alternative schools worldwide, fostering positive learning environments through real-time behavior tracking, points-based rewards system, parent communication, and data analysis tools.
SIGNiX
Venture Round in 2016
SIGNiX, Inc. is a provider of electronic signature solutions based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was incorporated in 2002. The company offers a range of services, including Digital Signature Software, which allows individuals to sign documents online, and SIGNIX MyDoX, an online service for signing forms, contracts, and business documents with digital signatures. Additionally, SIGNiX provides TaxDoX, an e-signature solution tailored for tax preparers to digitally sign and send tax documents through the cloud. The company serves various industries, including financial services, banking, insurance, healthcare, government, real estate, and education, as well as broker/dealers and corporations. Its platform features a user-friendly dashboard for document preparation and real-time tracking, enabling clients to sign and verify documents securely and efficiently.
SIGNiX, Inc. is a provider of electronic signature solutions based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was incorporated in 2002. The company offers a range of services, including Digital Signature Software, which allows individuals to sign documents online, and SIGNIX MyDoX, an online service for signing forms, contracts, and business documents with digital signatures. Additionally, SIGNiX provides TaxDoX, an e-signature solution tailored for tax preparers to digitally sign and send tax documents through the cloud. The company serves various industries, including financial services, banking, insurance, healthcare, government, real estate, and education, as well as broker/dealers and corporations. Its platform features a user-friendly dashboard for document preparation and real-time tracking, enabling clients to sign and verify documents securely and efficiently.
Evermind, Inc. is a company based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 2012, that specializes in monitoring home appliances to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals living alone. Its primary product, also named Evermind, sends text messages or email notifications to users when appliances are activated or deactivated. This system enables caregivers and family members to receive updates on daily activities without intruding on the individual's privacy. By tracking the usage of various electrical devices such as coffee makers, lamps, and garage door openers, Evermind provides a modern solution reminiscent of traditional community watch practices, allowing individuals to maintain their independence while ensuring that their well-being is monitored effectively.
LogoGarden
Series A in 2014
LogoGarden is a Nashville-based company that offers an online platform for logo design and branding essentials. Catering primarily to entrepreneurs and startups, it allows users to create customized, professional-looking logos quickly and free of charge, without requiring any graphic design skills. With over 2 million logos created on its platform, LogoGarden stands out as a leading destination for logo creation globally. In addition to its logo design services, the company provides tools for website creation, business cards, and mobile websites, making it an all-encompassing resource for early-stage businesses aiming to establish their brand identity.
Advanced Catheter Therapies
Series B in 2014
Advanced Catheter Therapies, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, focused on the research and development of innovative catheter technologies aimed at treating vascular diseases. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in addressing conditions such as thrombosis, inflammation, occlusions, and restenosis. Among its offerings is the Occlusion Perfusion Catheter, a multi-lumen balloon catheter designed to temporarily block blood flow in specific regions, allowing for the localized delivery of therapeutic agents to both peripheral and coronary vasculature. Additionally, Advanced Catheter Therapies is developing devices to combat restenosis and catheters for endovascular debulking to clear blocked blood vessels. The company, previously known as Atlanta Catheter Therapies, Inc., rebranded in October 2011 to reflect its expanded focus on advanced catheter solutions.
LiveSchool
Series A in 2014
LiveSchool develops a classroom management platform that tracks, rewards, and improves student behavior. It serves private, public, charter, and alternative schools worldwide, fostering positive learning environments through real-time behavior tracking, points-based rewards system, parent communication, and data analysis tools.
Diagnovus
Seed Round in 2013
Diagnovus, established in 2011 and located in Nashville, TN, is dedicated to advancing patient health through innovative molecular diagnostics. The company focuses on developing diagnostic tests aimed at rare forms of cancer, including pediatric cancers, to enhance the decision-making process for physicians, patients, and their families. By prioritizing evidence-based solutions, Diagnovus aims to improve treatment outcomes and facilitate more effective care. Their commitment to serving the healthcare community reflects a passion for enhancing the quality of life for patients while also promoting a more efficient allocation of healthcare resources.
Goba provides sms/app/web solutions/APIs to help corporations, telecoms, tech developers, universities, and organizations of all sizes to drive more meaningful engagement with their existing audiences for a world gone mobile.
Goba LLC was founded with a passion to create technology that helps people build and maintain face-to-face relationships. Goba provides the Goba Engage ™platform for corporations, universities and technology providers that wish to incorporate greater personal engagement into their mobile strategy. Goba is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and also has a technology team based in Silicon Valley. Initial funding began with several local investors and early-stage Venture Capital. Popular analysts are noting how Goba is a pioneer in the personal media and SoLoMo space. Further information is available at http://www.goba.mobi.
StreamWeaver
Series A in 2013
StreamWeaver is a software company based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company specializes in developing innovative technology solutions aimed at enhancing collaboration and productivity. Its flagship product is a multi-angle mobile video application that facilitates seamless connections between users, allowing them to record videos together and automatically generating split-screen content. Additionally, StreamWeaver offers a technology platform that integrates and streams data from popular IT tools in near real-time, utilizing event-driven automation to enhance operational efficiency. This platform enables organizations to reduce integration costs while achieving greater observability across their IT operations.
Opti-Logic
Seed Round in 2013
Opti-Logic Corporation, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Tullahoma, Tennessee, specializes in the design and manufacture of laser rangefinders and premium optics. The company offers a diverse range of products, including binoculars, rangefinders, flashlights, microscopes, and riflescopes, catering to various sectors such as industrial, military, and sports markets. Its laser rangefinders feature tilt-compensation technology and are utilized in applications spanning hunting, law enforcement, archery, golf, surveying, mapping, forestry, construction, utility work, and firefighting. Opti-Logic's commitment to quality optics ensures that its products are accessible to professionals and enthusiasts alike, with sales conducted primarily through online channels.
NuScriptRx
Venture Round in 2013
NuScriptRX, Inc. is a Nashville-based institutional pharmacy that specializes in delivering medications to long-term care facilities, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and residential care homes. Founded in 2004, the company was established by professionals with extensive experience in the long-term care sector, bringing over 100 years of combined expertise to the organization. NuScriptRX is committed to addressing the pharmaceutical needs of these facilities and their patients, ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of medications.
Quire, LLC is a Memphis-based company specializing in population health management through its innovative platform, Quire. This system transforms unstructured clinical notes and electronic medical records (EMRs) into structured, accessible data, allowing healthcare organizations to uncover trends and patterns within patient populations. Quire enables users to categorize, organize, and visualize patient information, facilitating the identification and treatment of high-risk individuals while also targeting healthcare spending demographics. The platform incorporates predictive analytics, automatic learning, and concept matching to enhance provider evaluation and resource allocation. By considering social and environmental factors in its analysis, Quire ensures that healthcare practices gain comprehensive insights into patient risk across their populations. Founded in 2003, Quire was previously known as Computable Genomix, LLC.
Pathfinder Technologies
Venture Round in 2013
Pathfinder Technologies (formerly Pathfinder Therapeutics, Inc.), a medical device company, engages in the design, development, and manufacture of solutions in the field of navigated abdominal surgery. The company provides an integrated intra-operative image guidance system for open liver surgical procedure; and accessories, including IRED localization probes, navigated RF ablators, and navigated ultrasonic aspirators. Its system consists of a software architecture that allows the surgeon to display a 3D view of the liver. Its system is used in various open liver surgery applications, including hepatic resection, open ablation, open biopsy, living donor transplant, cyst removal, and tumor removal. Pathfinder Technologies was founded in 2004 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence
Seed Round in 2013
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence specializes in providing business intelligence solutions tailored specifically for small to mid-sized hospitals and health systems. Established in 2005 and based in Franklin, Tennessee, the company leverages a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to deliver cloud-based applications that facilitate the capture, tracking, and analysis of healthcare-specific data. Agilum’s expertise encompasses healthcare, financial management, and business intelligence, and it offers a range of services including implementation, technical support, training, hosting, and consulting to enhance decision-making for healthcare providers.
Informatics Corporation of America
Private Equity Round in 2013
Informatics Corporation of America, Inc. specializes in health information exchange and care management solutions for hospitals, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), and healthcare communities. The company offers a suite of products, including CareAlign CareConnect, which facilitates patient connectivity, and CareAlign CareExchange, enabling the secure transfer of clinical information across various healthcare settings. Their CareAlign CareCollaborate solution integrates multiple clinical data sources, providing a comprehensive patient record accessible through a secure web portal. Additionally, the CareCollaborate portal equips providers with essential clinical tools and workflow functionalities, enhancing care coordination and reducing redundant processes. With a focus on interoperability and healthcare intelligence, Informatics Corporation of America aims to improve data sharing, care transitions, and patient management efficiency. Established in 2005 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company operates as a subsidiary of The SSI Group, Inc. and collaborates with prominent organizations to advance healthcare interoperability.
Cutting Edge Wheels
Seed Round in 2013
Cutting Edge Wheels is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
American Hometown Media
Seed Round in 2013
American Hometown Media, Inc. is a digital media company based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in the publishing of content that highlights American home cooks. Founded in 2011, the company operates an internet platform that syndicates editorial content to community newspapers, magazines, and other media outlets across the country. It focuses on celebrating the culinary contributions of everyday individuals, positioning them as the central figures in its offerings. One of its key features is Just A Pinch Recipes, a digital recipe and coupon social network aimed at home cooks. Additionally, American Hometown Media provides Just A Pinch Syndicated Media, which delivers content related to recipes and the cultural heritage of America's hometowns. By leveraging traditional publishing roots while embracing digital technology, the company effectively connects with a broad audience, reaching around two million households weekly through its syndicated columns.
SecureWaters
Seed Round in 2013
SecureWaters is a company based in Tullahoma, Tennessee, that specializes in manufacturing and selling AquaSentinel, an advanced electro-mechanical monitor and alarm system designed for the continuous protection and monitoring of surface waters. Established in 2011, SecureWaters focuses on developing real-time water security sensors that detect harmful toxins and pollutants in water bodies. The company's technology provides autonomous, subscription-based monitoring solutions for cities, municipalities, industries, and utilities, enabling them to swiftly identify chemical contamination and algal blooms. By enhancing water quality and security services, SecureWaters aims to support organizations in safeguarding public health and environmental integrity.
StreamWeaver
Series A in 2013
StreamWeaver is a software company based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company specializes in developing innovative technology solutions aimed at enhancing collaboration and productivity. Its flagship product is a multi-angle mobile video application that facilitates seamless connections between users, allowing them to record videos together and automatically generating split-screen content. Additionally, StreamWeaver offers a technology platform that integrates and streams data from popular IT tools in near real-time, utilizing event-driven automation to enhance operational efficiency. This platform enables organizations to reduce integration costs while achieving greater observability across their IT operations.
StreamWeaver
Seed Round in 2012
StreamWeaver is a software company based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company specializes in developing innovative technology solutions aimed at enhancing collaboration and productivity. Its flagship product is a multi-angle mobile video application that facilitates seamless connections between users, allowing them to record videos together and automatically generating split-screen content. Additionally, StreamWeaver offers a technology platform that integrates and streams data from popular IT tools in near real-time, utilizing event-driven automation to enhance operational efficiency. This platform enables organizations to reduce integration costs while achieving greater observability across their IT operations.
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence
Venture Round in 2012
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence specializes in providing business intelligence solutions tailored specifically for small to mid-sized hospitals and health systems. Established in 2005 and based in Franklin, Tennessee, the company leverages a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to deliver cloud-based applications that facilitate the capture, tracking, and analysis of healthcare-specific data. Agilum’s expertise encompasses healthcare, financial management, and business intelligence, and it offers a range of services including implementation, technical support, training, hosting, and consulting to enhance decision-making for healthcare providers.
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence
Seed Round in 2012
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence specializes in providing business intelligence solutions tailored specifically for small to mid-sized hospitals and health systems. Established in 2005 and based in Franklin, Tennessee, the company leverages a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to deliver cloud-based applications that facilitate the capture, tracking, and analysis of healthcare-specific data. Agilum’s expertise encompasses healthcare, financial management, and business intelligence, and it offers a range of services including implementation, technical support, training, hosting, and consulting to enhance decision-making for healthcare providers.
American Hometown Media
Seed Round in 2012
American Hometown Media, Inc. is a digital media company based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in the publishing of content that highlights American home cooks. Founded in 2011, the company operates an internet platform that syndicates editorial content to community newspapers, magazines, and other media outlets across the country. It focuses on celebrating the culinary contributions of everyday individuals, positioning them as the central figures in its offerings. One of its key features is Just A Pinch Recipes, a digital recipe and coupon social network aimed at home cooks. Additionally, American Hometown Media provides Just A Pinch Syndicated Media, which delivers content related to recipes and the cultural heritage of America's hometowns. By leveraging traditional publishing roots while embracing digital technology, the company effectively connects with a broad audience, reaching around two million households weekly through its syndicated columns.
StreamWeaver
Seed Round in 2012
StreamWeaver is a software company based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company specializes in developing innovative technology solutions aimed at enhancing collaboration and productivity. Its flagship product is a multi-angle mobile video application that facilitates seamless connections between users, allowing them to record videos together and automatically generating split-screen content. Additionally, StreamWeaver offers a technology platform that integrates and streams data from popular IT tools in near real-time, utilizing event-driven automation to enhance operational efficiency. This platform enables organizations to reduce integration costs while achieving greater observability across their IT operations.
Gray Line Tennessee
Venture Round in 2012
Founded in 1974 by brothers Chris and Dennis Levering, Gray Line Tennessee began as a small sightseeing business serving Nashville hotels. By 1988, they merged with Gray Line of Nashville to enter the 'big bus business'. In 2001, following financial difficulties due to national events, the Levering family repurchased the company.
Pathfinder Technologies
Venture Round in 2012
Pathfinder Technologies (formerly Pathfinder Therapeutics, Inc.), a medical device company, engages in the design, development, and manufacture of solutions in the field of navigated abdominal surgery. The company provides an integrated intra-operative image guidance system for open liver surgical procedure; and accessories, including IRED localization probes, navigated RF ablators, and navigated ultrasonic aspirators. Its system consists of a software architecture that allows the surgeon to display a 3D view of the liver. Its system is used in various open liver surgery applications, including hepatic resection, open ablation, open biopsy, living donor transplant, cyst removal, and tumor removal. Pathfinder Technologies was founded in 2004 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Opti-Logic
Seed Round in 2012
Opti-Logic Corporation, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Tullahoma, Tennessee, specializes in the design and manufacture of laser rangefinders and premium optics. The company offers a diverse range of products, including binoculars, rangefinders, flashlights, microscopes, and riflescopes, catering to various sectors such as industrial, military, and sports markets. Its laser rangefinders feature tilt-compensation technology and are utilized in applications spanning hunting, law enforcement, archery, golf, surveying, mapping, forestry, construction, utility work, and firefighting. Opti-Logic's commitment to quality optics ensures that its products are accessible to professionals and enthusiasts alike, with sales conducted primarily through online channels.
TrakLok International
Seed Round in 2012
TrakLok International LLC, founded in 2008 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced cargo security systems tailored for various industries, including chemicals, electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and government. The company offers innovative products such as GeoLok, a robust locking device that ensures cargo access control and condition monitoring, and TrakLog, a web portal that facilitates GPS tracking and system reporting. Additionally, TrakLok provides GeoCase, which features alarm-activated tamper protection and real-time monitoring capabilities. These solutions are designed to enhance security for freight and logistics operations by integrating wireless technologies to track mobile cargo and containers globally. TrakLok markets its products through a network of distributors across the United States, Canada, South Africa, Greece, and other international locations.
SIGNiX, Inc. is a provider of electronic signature solutions based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was incorporated in 2002. The company offers a range of services, including Digital Signature Software, which allows individuals to sign documents online, and SIGNIX MyDoX, an online service for signing forms, contracts, and business documents with digital signatures. Additionally, SIGNiX provides TaxDoX, an e-signature solution tailored for tax preparers to digitally sign and send tax documents through the cloud. The company serves various industries, including financial services, banking, insurance, healthcare, government, real estate, and education, as well as broker/dealers and corporations. Its platform features a user-friendly dashboard for document preparation and real-time tracking, enabling clients to sign and verify documents securely and efficiently.
Goba provides sms/app/web solutions/APIs to help corporations, telecoms, tech developers, universities, and organizations of all sizes to drive more meaningful engagement with their existing audiences for a world gone mobile.
Goba LLC was founded with a passion to create technology that helps people build and maintain face-to-face relationships. Goba provides the Goba Engage ™platform for corporations, universities and technology providers that wish to incorporate greater personal engagement into their mobile strategy. Goba is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and also has a technology team based in Silicon Valley. Initial funding began with several local investors and early-stage Venture Capital. Popular analysts are noting how Goba is a pioneer in the personal media and SoLoMo space. Further information is available at http://www.goba.mobi.
GRIDSMART Technologies
Venture Round in 2012
GRIDSMART Technologies develops traffic management systems for clients worldwide. Its flagship product, GRIDSMART, includes various solutions such as the Bell Camera for intersection and highway data collection, processors like the CPU/GRIDSMART processor and GS2 processor, and software modules for real-time data analysis and pedestrian tracking. The company also offers traditional zoom cameras and FLIR thermal cameras. GRIDSMART Technologies sells its products through distributors and direct sales teams in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Oman, and Ireland. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company was formerly known as Aldis, Inc. before changing its name in March 2015.
Venture Incite
Series A in 2012
Venture Incite is a technology consulting and transfer company that commercializes technology from government and academic research laboratories to new technology companies with the goal of preparing them to be recipients of early-stage venture capital funds.
Venture Incite is based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence
Venture Round in 2011
Agilum Healthcare Intelligence specializes in providing business intelligence solutions tailored specifically for small to mid-sized hospitals and health systems. Established in 2005 and based in Franklin, Tennessee, the company leverages a Software as a Service (SaaS) model to deliver cloud-based applications that facilitate the capture, tracking, and analysis of healthcare-specific data. Agilum’s expertise encompasses healthcare, financial management, and business intelligence, and it offers a range of services including implementation, technical support, training, hosting, and consulting to enhance decision-making for healthcare providers.