33 venture capital firms in Tennessee
We list 33 venture capital firms in Tennessee as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are Nashville (20), Chattanooga (4) and Memphis (3).
Top 10 venture capital firms in Tennessee, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (50: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), size of the fund on file on a log scale (35) and completeness of the public record (15). It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
Frist Cressey Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Nashville, TN · Focus: Healthtech, Medtech · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $400M (SEC Form D, 2025)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; $400M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2025); 8 named decision-makers on file.
Fintop
Type: VC firm · HQ: Nashville, TN · Focus: Fintech, AI, B2B, SaaS · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $250M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $250M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); 8 named decision-makers on file.
Claritas Signal Partners
Type: VC firm · HQ: Nashville, TN · Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth · Focus: Healthtech, AI, Media, Developer Tools · Latest activity: New deal, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $14M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Dated new deal in Aug 2026; $14M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); backs seed, Series A, Series B; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Heinz Ventures, LLC
Type: VC firm · HQ: Memphis, TN · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: Healthtech, Medtech · Latest activity: New deal, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $10M (SEC Form D, 2024)
Dated new deal in Aug 2026; $10M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2024); backs pre-seed, seed; 5 named decision-makers on file.
1616 Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Nashville, TN · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: Healthtech, SaaS, Medtech · Latest activity: New fund, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $150M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Aug 2026; $150M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); backs pre-seed; 1 named decision-maker on file.
Teamworthy Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Nashville, TN · Focus: AI, Future of Work, Fintech, SaaS · Latest activity: New fund, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $125M (SEC Form D, 2021)
Latest fund filing dated Aug 2026; $125M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2021); 8 named decision-makers on file.
FCA Venture Management Group
Type: VC firm · HQ: Nashville, TN · Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B · Focus: Healthtech, AI, Medtech, Biotech · Latest activity: Portfolio news, May 2026 · Private fund assets: $58M (SEC Form ADV)
Portfolio news dated May 2026; $58M on file (SEC Form ADV); backs seed, Series A, Series B; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Friale
Type: VC firm · HQ: Nashville, TN · Stages: Seed · Focus: Generalist, AI, Healthtech, Medtech · Latest activity: New fund, Feb 2026 · Fund size on file: $75M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Feb 2026; $75M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); backs seed; 2 named decision-makers on file.
NCN Management Company PF
Type: VC firm · HQ: Nashville, TN · Stages: Seed, Series A · Focus: Healthtech, SaaS, Medtech · Latest activity: Portfolio news, Apr 2026 · Private fund assets: $35M (SEC Form ADV)
Portfolio news dated Apr 2026; $35M on file (SEC Form ADV); backs seed, Series A; 5 named decision-makers on file.
GoEx Venture Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Nashville, TN · Stages: Seed · Focus: Proptech, Consumer · Latest activity: New fund, Jun 2026 · Fund size on file: $5M (SEC Form D, 2024)
Latest fund filing dated Jun 2026; $5M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2024); backs seed; 1 named decision-maker on file.
First 16 of 33 venture capital firms in Tennessee
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frist Cressey Ventures | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Healthtech, Medtech | New deal, Oct 2026 | $400M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock | |
| Fintop | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Fintech, AI, B2B, SaaS | New fund, Sep 2026 | $250M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock | |
| Claritas Signal Partners | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Healthtech, AI, Media, Developer Tools | New deal, Aug 2026 | $14M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Heinz Ventures, LLC | VC firm | Memphis, TN | Pre-seed, Seed | Healthtech, Medtech | New deal, Aug 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| 1616 Ventures | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Pre-seed | Healthtech, SaaS, Medtech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $150M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Teamworthy Ventures | VC firm | Nashville, TN | AI, Future of Work, Fintech, SaaS | New fund, Aug 2026 | $125M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock | |
| FCA Venture Management Group | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Seed, Series A, Series B | Healthtech, AI, Medtech, Biotech | Portfolio news, May 2026 | $58M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Friale | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Seed | Generalist, AI, Healthtech, Medtech | New fund, Feb 2026 | $75M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names, firm email · Unlock |
| NCN Management Company PF | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Seed, Series A | Healthtech, SaaS, Medtech | Portfolio news, Apr 2026 | $35M (SEC Form ADV) | 5 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| GoEx Venture Capital | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Seed | Proptech, Consumer | New fund, Jun 2026 | $5M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Genesis BioCapital | VC firm | Chattanooga, TN | Pre-seed | Healthtech, Biotech | New fund, Jan 2026 | $18M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock |
| MGP Venture Fund III | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Series A | Healthtech, Biotech, Agritech, Energy | Portfolio news, Jul 2025 | $150M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 7 names, firm email · Unlock |
| JUMPSTART Capital | VC firm | Nashville, TN | New deal, May 2025 | $120M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 3 names · Unlock | ||
| Ridgeline | VC firm | Memphis, TN | Series A | AI, Cybersecurity, Space, Mobility | New deal, Sep 2024 | $29M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 5 Nov 2026 | 4 names, firm email · Unlock |
| RV | VC firm | Brentwood, TN | Series A, Series B, Growth | Healthtech, Fintech, Impact, Medtech | New fund, Mar 2025 | 5 Nov 2026 | 1 name, firm email · Unlock | |
| Blue Hour Ventures | VC firm | Nashville, TN | Seed | Healthtech, Medtech | New deal, Sep 2025 | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
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How these 33 break down
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 20 | 61% |
| Chattanooga | 4 | 12% |
| Memphis | 3 | 9% |
| Brentwood | 3 | 9% |
By stage
| Stage | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 4 | 12% |
| Seed | 9 | 27% |
| Series A | 6 | 18% |
| Series B | 3 | 9% |
| Growth | 3 | 9% |
Stage is our research. A firm can back more than one stage.
By sector
| Sector | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Healthtech | 14 | 42% |
| Medtech | 11 | 33% |
| AI | 9 | 27% |
| SaaS | 9 | 27% |
| Fintech | 5 | 15% |
| Biotech | 3 | 9% |
| Energy | 3 | 9% |
| Mobility | 2 | 6% |
| Industrial Tech | 2 | 6% |
| Logistics | 2 | 6% |
| Hardware | 2 | 6% |
| Impact | 2 | 6% |
Sector is our research. A firm can carry more than one sector.
Method and limits
- Source
- All 33 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). 21 of the 33 have a website we checked; the other 12 rest on the filing or register entry alone. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. This list holds VC firms, fund managers and corporate venture arms; accelerators and angel networks are in their own lists. Place: head office in Tennessee.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (50: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), size of the fund on file on a log scale (35) and completeness of the public record (15). It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 33 rows: stage 15, sector 19, fund size 29, website 21. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 30 rows, firm email on 7, LinkedIn page on 11, check size on 1.
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- Email hello@theinvestordatabase.com or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many VC firms are in Tennessee?
We list 33 as of November 2026. 17 of the 33 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most VC firms?
Nashville (20), Chattanooga (4) and Memphis (3).
Which Tennessee VC funds filed with the SEC in the last 12 months?
13 of the 33 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Low Time Preference (Sep 2026), Fintop (Sep 2026) and 1616 Ventures (Aug 2026).
What stages do venture capital firms in Tennessee back?
Of the 15 with a stage on file, seed (9), Series A (6) and pre-seed (4). A firm can back more than one stage, and 18 rows have no stage on file yet.
Where does the data on venture capital firms in Tennessee come from and how often is it updated?
All 33 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
Can I download the list of venture capital firms in Tennessee as a spreadsheet?
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