Launch Tennessee

Launch Tennessee is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and statutorily-created public-private partnership that works closely with the TNECD. We make direct investments into startups; we support researchers who want to take ideas from the research lab to the commercial market; and we connect the entire state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through unique networks and iconic events. LaunchTN empowers Tennessee founders through capital, connections, and commercialization. Launch Tennessee supports the startup ecosystem through Capital, Connections, and Commercialization. Our work with Capital includes: ▪ Our $70-million equity fund, InvestTN ▪ Two other funds that represent investments over 10 years ▪ A newsletter with insight into recently approved investments, portfolio updates, ecosystem events, and company spotlights that are shaping Tennessee's innovation economy We make Connections through: ▪ 3686, Tennessee's premier annual entrepreneurship conference ▪ Three years of Tennessee House at SXSW ▪ Partnerships with 9 entrepreneur centers that support the innovation economy statewide ▪ Building a talent pipeline through our internship programs We support Commercialization with: ▪ The Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC) ▪ The Tennessee Innovation Exchange ▪ SBIR/STTR support