Chattanooga Renaissance Fund

Chattanooga is a vibrant city known for its entrepreneurial spirit and significant investments from major corporations like Alstom, Volkswagen, Wacker, and Amazon. This economic momentum is supported by a robust technological ecosystem, including the computational Simulation Center at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a citywide gigabit fiber network. To further enhance its entrepreneurial landscape, the Chattanooga Renaissance Fund, established in 2011, plays a crucial role as a venture capital firm focused on seed and early-stage investments in the region. The fund aims to support startups across various technology sectors, including telecommunications, e-commerce, and digital health. By providing essential capital and mentorship, the Chattanooga Renaissance Fund is positioned to foster innovation and growth, ensuring that the city remains a dynamic hub for business development.

Roddy Bailey

Co-Founder and Partner

David Belitz

Co-Founder and Partner

Stephen Culp

Partner

Jack Studer

General Partner

Courtney Watson

Partner

Miller Welborn

Partner

47 past transactions

Branch Technology

Venture Round in 2020
Branch Technology, Inc. is a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based company specializing in cellular fabrication technology through advanced 3D printing. Founded in 2014 by Christopher W. Weller and Platt Boyd, the company focuses on creating innovative architectural components such as decorative walls, non-loadbearing interior partitions, ceilings, and furniture. Utilizing proprietary algorithms, Branch Technology constructs complex geometries in open spaces without the need for support materials or highly controlled environments. This unique approach allows for the development of structures that traditional construction methods cannot achieve, resulting in cost-effective designs with improved material strength, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced job site efficiency.

Vendor Registry

Seed Round in 2017
Vendor Registry is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline vendor registration services for local governments. The company aims to simplify the process of doing business with state and local institutions by reducing repetitive paperwork and automating workflows that have traditionally been paper-intensive. This approach not only saves time for both vendors and government agencies but also fosters competitive bidding, enabling local businesses to generate new revenue opportunities. By centralizing the purchasing process, Vendor Registry creates a more efficient marketplace that benefits both suppliers and government entities, ultimately leading to reduced costs for taxpayer-funded purchasing departments. The platform serves as a vital link between vendors and local governments, enhancing compliance and facilitating better business practices.

Aegle Gear

Seed Round in 2016
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Branch Technology

Angel Round in 2016
Branch Technology, Inc. is a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based company specializing in cellular fabrication technology through advanced 3D printing. Founded in 2014 by Christopher W. Weller and Platt Boyd, the company focuses on creating innovative architectural components such as decorative walls, non-loadbearing interior partitions, ceilings, and furniture. Utilizing proprietary algorithms, Branch Technology constructs complex geometries in open spaces without the need for support materials or highly controlled environments. This unique approach allows for the development of structures that traditional construction methods cannot achieve, resulting in cost-effective designs with improved material strength, reduced energy consumption, and enhanced job site efficiency.

Collider

Seed Round in 2015
Collider, Inc. designs and manufactures printers, under the name Orchid. Its product has applications in creation of silicones, rubber, plastics, and metal stands. Collider, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Rapid RMS

Angel Round in 2015
Rapid RMS is a business based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that specializes in providing a cloud-based point-of-sale system specifically designed for liquor and convenience stores. The Rapid RMS system is user-friendly and cost-effective, offering a hassle-free experience for merchants. In addition to its software solutions, Rapid RMS supplies essential hardware, including receipt printers, cash drawers, bar code scanners, and keyboards. The company also provides credit card processing and support services, ensuring that its clients have a comprehensive solution for their retail needs.

AudiencePoint

Convertible Note in 2015
AudiencePoint, Inc. is a data optimization platform founded in 2010 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company offers a tool that monitors and predicts user engagement across email, social media, and communication platforms. By utilizing historical data and proprietary algorithms, AudiencePoint enables marketers to identify the best times to connect with individual subscribers. Their analytics engine creates detailed user profiles based on email engagement, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. This approach improves email deliverability, open and click-through rates, and overall conversions. AudiencePoint collaborates with various email service providers to help businesses optimize their marketing efforts and achieve better performance from their subscriber lists.

XOi Technologies

Series A in 2014
XOi Technologies specializes in developing firmware and software solutions for wearable devices aimed at blue-collar industries, particularly in field service sectors such as electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. The company offers a range of products, including the XOEye Vision Cloud, which serves as a mobile device management platform, and the XOEye Vision Runtime Environment, enabling interaction with wearable applications through various controls like touch, voice, and gestures. Additionally, XOi Technologies provides the XOEye Vision service for managing wearable devices and applications, along with XOne, a portable technology facilitating real-time video and audio instructions between suppliers and technicians. By leveraging advanced technologies such as natural language processing, machine learning, and computer vision, XOi Technologies enhances data capture, communication, and customer service transparency in the field service industry. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Everly

Seed Round in 2014
Everly, LLC, based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializes in the production of natural, sugar-free powder drink mixes designed to hydrate and energize consumers. The company's product offerings include flavors such as pomegranate maqui berry, peach mango, and green tea fruit, which are available for purchase both online and through various retailers. Everly emphasizes its commitment to public health through initiatives like Hydration for Hydration, having donated over 1.5 million packets of life-saving rehydration salts to its non-profit partner, ColaLife. Founded in 2011, Everly aims to make hydration accessible to all while promoting a keto-friendly lifestyle through its use of natural ingredients like stevia leaf extract and organic erythritol.

RootsRated

Seed Round in 2014
RootsRated is a digital platform that connects consumers with outdoor activities through the expertise of local outdoor shops and their networks. Launched in May 2012 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the platform curates recommendations for outdoor experiences, ensuring users receive insights from knowledgeable local enthusiasts, including runners, skiers, riders, paddlers, and climbers. By collaborating with specialty outdoor retailers and established brands, RootsRated facilitates access to premier outdoor experiences tailored to help individuals enjoy their adventures like locals, regardless of their destination.

International Coffee Group

Seed Round in 2014
International Coffee Group operates as a specialty coffee roasting company. It also operates a chain of cafes that sell coffee. In addition, the company distributes espresso machines, coffee brewing equipment, and grinders. International Coffee Group was founded in 1997 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.

alumnify

Seed Round in 2014
Alumnify, Inc. specializes in enhancing connections between alumni and their organizations through an innovative engagement platform. Founded in 2013 and based in San Diego, California, the company provides tools for alumni to donate directly to preferred organizations, fund specific initiatives, and monitor the progress of campaigns. The platform also facilitates the organization of alumni events, management of invitations, and tracking of meeting minutes. Additionally, it offers customized incentives to reward alumni participation. By leveraging real-time personal data related to alumni careers and interests, Alumnify aims to strengthen the alumni community, foster new university networks, and create job opportunities for graduates.
Advanced Catheter Therapies, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company focused on the research and development of catheter technologies designed to address various vascular diseases, such as thrombosis, inflammation, occlusions, and restenosis. The company's key product, the Occlusion Perfusion Catheter, is a multi-lumen balloon catheter that temporarily restricts blood flow to enable localized delivery of therapeutic agents within the peripheral and coronary vasculature. Additionally, Advanced Catheter Therapies is developing devices specifically aimed at preventing restenosis, or the re-blockage of blood vessels, as well as catheters for endovascular debulking, which involves clearing blocked blood vessels. Founded in 2008 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company was previously known as Atlanta Catheter Therapies, Inc. before rebranding in October 2011.

PriceWaiter

Seed Round in 2014
PriceWaiter's helps sellers sell more, and buyers buy more, by making negotiation fast, simple, and private anywhere on the web. With the rise of real-time comparison shopping and virtual showrooming, PriceWaiter helps boost shopper conversion for the seller who originally attracted them, leaving both buyer and seller with more control, more time, and more money. PriceWaiter is backed by a syndicate of leaders in e-commerce, conversion, analytics, sales, and high-growth ventures.

Convenience Network

Seed Round in 2014
Convenience Network, Inc. is a digital media company based in Knoxville, Tennessee, that specializes in engaging consumers through high-definition video screens and interactive marketing within convenience stores, travel centers, and other retail locations. Since its incorporation in 2011, the company has focused on delivering location-based video commercials, in-content advertisements, and sponsorships, as well as facilitating social media and text message interactions. This approach allows clients to connect with targeted consumers at critical moments when they are making purchasing decisions. The advertisements are presented in an unobtrusive manner, making them a welcomed source of information and entertainment for consumers who cannot easily avoid or skip the content. By focusing on high-traffic locations and engaging consumers near the point of sale, Convenience Network enhances advertising effectiveness compared to traditional media.

Cognitics

Seed Round in 2014
Cognitics is a technology research and development firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, specializing in software products for the simulation and geospatial information industries. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on creating advanced models that represent geographies using civil engineering principles and genetic algorithms, resulting in realistic geographic modeling. Cognitics also develops plugins and software development kits to enhance geographic modeling capabilities, supporting government and industry clients in advancing their research and development efforts.

3D Operations

Seed Round in 2014
3D Ops is a medical modeling company based in Tennessee that specializes in creating patient-specific anatomical models for surgical simulations through 3D printing technology. By utilizing standard MRI or CT scans, 3D Ops generates precise anatomical representations tailored to individual patients, which facilitate better pre-surgical planning and post-surgical instruction. These models allow surgical teams to assess various surgical options and rehearse procedures, thereby enhancing the overall surgical experience. The use of patient-specific 3D models has been shown to reduce surgery duration and complexity, ultimately helping healthcare providers manage risk and improve surgical outcomes. Founded in June 2014, 3D Ops collaborates with local healthcare centers, educational institutions, and the entrepreneurial community to advance the integration of additive manufacturing into the medical field.

ReadyCart

Seed Round in 2014
ReadyCart, Inc. is a platform that facilitates the creation of customized online stores, known as ReadyCarts, which can be linked or embedded in various content. This service allows users to sell a diverse range of products, including those in the crafts, beauty, home, electronics, and food categories, directly to visitors of their blogs or websites. By enabling creators to enhance their fan engagement, assisting agencies in providing additional services, and offering commerce platforms a tool for product promotion, ReadyCart generates incremental revenue opportunities for its clients. The company serves a wide array of clients both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2014 and based in the United States, ReadyCart operates as a subsidiary of Grapevine Logic, Inc.

AudiencePoint

Series A in 2014
AudiencePoint, Inc. is a data optimization platform founded in 2010 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company offers a tool that monitors and predicts user engagement across email, social media, and communication platforms. By utilizing historical data and proprietary algorithms, AudiencePoint enables marketers to identify the best times to connect with individual subscribers. Their analytics engine creates detailed user profiles based on email engagement, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. This approach improves email deliverability, open and click-through rates, and overall conversions. AudiencePoint collaborates with various email service providers to help businesses optimize their marketing efforts and achieve better performance from their subscriber lists.

Vendor Registry

Seed Round in 2014
Vendor Registry is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline vendor registration services for local governments. The company aims to simplify the process of doing business with state and local institutions by reducing repetitive paperwork and automating workflows that have traditionally been paper-intensive. This approach not only saves time for both vendors and government agencies but also fosters competitive bidding, enabling local businesses to generate new revenue opportunities. By centralizing the purchasing process, Vendor Registry creates a more efficient marketplace that benefits both suppliers and government entities, ultimately leading to reduced costs for taxpayer-funded purchasing departments. The platform serves as a vital link between vendors and local governments, enhancing compliance and facilitating better business practices.

PandoDaily

Series A in 2014
PandoDaily is an online news platform that focuses on the technology startup ecosystem. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, it offers a variety of content, including published articles, monthly events, live video streams, and a video archive. PandoDaily also features PandoTicker, a service that delivers daily news updates related to startups. The platform aims to provide insights and information relevant to entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the dynamics of the startup world.

RecruitTalk

Seed Round in 2013
RecruitTalk, LLC is a Nashville-based company established in 2012 that offers cloud-based recruiting tools specifically designed for high school athletes. Its platform enables athletes to create detailed profiles showcasing their athletic stats, academic achievements, and personal recommendations, which can be shared with college coaches. The service facilitates communication between student athletes and coaches, allowing for a more comprehensive evaluation of potential recruits. Additionally, athletes can invite friends, family, and mentors to assist in maintaining their profiles, ensuring their information remains current. The platform also features robust video capabilities, allowing coaches to view athletes in action, while offering organizational tools that streamline the recruiting process for coaching staff. Through these resources, RecruitTalk aims to help student athletes realize their college aspirations by effectively sharing their stories and achievements.

RootsRated

Seed Round in 2013
RootsRated is a digital platform that connects consumers with outdoor activities through the expertise of local outdoor shops and their networks. Launched in May 2012 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the platform curates recommendations for outdoor experiences, ensuring users receive insights from knowledgeable local enthusiasts, including runners, skiers, riders, paddlers, and climbers. By collaborating with specialty outdoor retailers and established brands, RootsRated facilitates access to premier outdoor experiences tailored to help individuals enjoy their adventures like locals, regardless of their destination.

Convenience Network

Seed Round in 2013
Convenience Network, Inc. is a digital media company based in Knoxville, Tennessee, that specializes in engaging consumers through high-definition video screens and interactive marketing within convenience stores, travel centers, and other retail locations. Since its incorporation in 2011, the company has focused on delivering location-based video commercials, in-content advertisements, and sponsorships, as well as facilitating social media and text message interactions. This approach allows clients to connect with targeted consumers at critical moments when they are making purchasing decisions. The advertisements are presented in an unobtrusive manner, making them a welcomed source of information and entertainment for consumers who cannot easily avoid or skip the content. By focusing on high-traffic locations and engaging consumers near the point of sale, Convenience Network enhances advertising effectiveness compared to traditional media.

Variable

Series A in 2013
Variable, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling wireless sensors and color measurement tools for various applications. Founded in 2009 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company offers a range of products, including handheld sensors, colorimeters, spectrophotometers, climate sensors, gas sensors, and wireless infrared thermometers. Among its notable offerings is the Color Muse, a portable colorimeter that simplifies color scanning for users. Variable's products are utilized in homes, classrooms, and offices worldwide, and are available for purchase online and through resellers. The company aims to provide affordable color measurement solutions that enhance product quality and improve customer experiences.

Sisasa

Seed Round in 2013
Sisasa offers a mobile banking platform for community financial institutions to serve young adults. The platform employs gamification mechanics and social strategies to encourage customers to increase their financial literacy as well. Sisasa was founded in 2013 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.

HutGrip

Seed Round in 2013
HutGrip Ltd. offers a cloud-based software solution designed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop connected products and enhance service offerings. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, the company’s platform enables OEMs to improve equipment performance and efficiency, prevent failures, streamline production, and implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Serving diverse industries such as construction, food production, automotive, and packaging across Europe and the United States, HutGrip also provides consulting services to help businesses understand the implications of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) on their operations. This includes guidance on new business models, return on investment calculations, and integration strategies, ensuring that organizations can effectively adopt and leverage IoT technologies to meet their objectives.

FwdHealth

Seed Round in 2013
FwdHealth, Inc. is a wellness management company that offers a mobile application designed to deliver cost-saving information to healthcare teams. Founded in 2012 and based in Ooltewah, Tennessee, the application aggregates data from various devices and apps, enabling users to share vital health information with their healthcare providers. This tool aids care providers in reducing unnecessary hospitalizations by supporting outpatient disease management, particularly for behavioral health issues. Additionally, FwdHealth assists insurers in managing medical risks by engaging at-risk members through targeted mobile messaging and promotes healthy lifestyle choices among employees. The company serves a diverse clientele, including small, mid-sized, and large organizations, and emphasizes user engagement through a rewards-based system to incentivize health goal achievement.

TidbitDotCo

Seed Round in 2013
TidbitDotCo, Inc

Mira Designs

Seed Round in 2013
Mira Designs is an online platform that enables users to find and purchase fashion products.

Rezli

Seed Round in 2013
Rezli is a content, media, and career-building platform that empowers people of all ages to turn their passion into a career. The platform helps users in building a digital resume or portfolio, sharing stories, and networking with others in the industry as they establish and pursue their dreams.

Banyan

Seed Round in 2013
Banyan provides SaaS-based cloud computing services. It is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.

Quickcue

Seed Round in 2012
Quickcue is a provider of guest management software designed to enhance the dining experience in restaurants. Utilizing a powerful iPad-based platform, it goes beyond traditional functionalities such as managing waitlists and reservations. Quickcue enables restaurants to customize service by capturing specific guest preferences and delivering valuable insights to staff. This system allows hosts to offer greater convenience to guests and equips managers and servers with information that enhances service quality. By streamlining operations and improving communication, Quickcue empowers restaurants to deliver exceptional hospitality at every visit.

AudiencePoint

Series A in 2012
AudiencePoint, Inc. is a data optimization platform founded in 2010 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company offers a tool that monitors and predicts user engagement across email, social media, and communication platforms. By utilizing historical data and proprietary algorithms, AudiencePoint enables marketers to identify the best times to connect with individual subscribers. Their analytics engine creates detailed user profiles based on email engagement, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. This approach improves email deliverability, open and click-through rates, and overall conversions. AudiencePoint collaborates with various email service providers to help businesses optimize their marketing efforts and achieve better performance from their subscriber lists.

Omnisoft Services

Seed Round in 2012
Omnisoft Services is a software development company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with additional operations in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The company specializes in creating gamification products aimed at enhancing engagement in the fields of education, health, and drug and alcohol awareness. By focusing on innovative solutions, Omnisoft Services works with international clients to promote learning and awareness through interactive and effective software applications.

911 View

Seed Round in 2012
911 View is a mobile development company that develops apps for public safety professionals.

HD Fantasy Football

Seed Round in 2012
HD Fantasy Football, Inc.

Rezli

Seed Round in 2012
Rezli is a content, media, and career-building platform that empowers people of all ages to turn their passion into a career. The platform helps users in building a digital resume or portfolio, sharing stories, and networking with others in the industry as they establish and pursue their dreams.

Corpora

Seed Round in 2012
Corpora, Inc.

Banyan

Seed Round in 2012
Banyan provides SaaS-based cloud computing services. It is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.

Ariagora

Seed Round in 2012
Ariagora enables music fans to crowdsource funding and gain financial ownership of the musical content. It was founded by Brittany Rohrman, Asher Pembroke, and Jorge Landivar, and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Quantum Surgical

Seed Round in 2012
Quantum Surgical is a provider of surgical robotics focused on developing innovative solutions for minimally invasive surgeries. The company is creating a novel robotic platform designed to enhance the assessment, planning, and treatment of medical conditions. Its technology supports advanced percutaneous ablation therapy, particularly for liver cancer treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes and enhance the safety of interventional oncology procedures. With a commitment to delivering effective clinical solutions, Quantum Surgical seeks to represent unique spinal products and treatment options, benefiting both physicians and patients throughout the continuum of care.

Variable

Seed Round in 2012
Variable, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling wireless sensors and color measurement tools for various applications. Founded in 2009 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company offers a range of products, including handheld sensors, colorimeters, spectrophotometers, climate sensors, gas sensors, and wireless infrared thermometers. Among its notable offerings is the Color Muse, a portable colorimeter that simplifies color scanning for users. Variable's products are utilized in homes, classrooms, and offices worldwide, and are available for purchase online and through resellers. The company aims to provide affordable color measurement solutions that enhance product quality and improve customer experiences.

Tour Raiser

Seed Round in 2012
Tour Raiser is an historical, entertaining group of day or night tours.

RentStuff

Seed Round in 2012
RentStuff.com is an online platform that connects individuals seeking to rent items with local rental companies. It allows users to search, find, and compare various rental options efficiently. By providing specific details about the desired items, users can access a database of nearly 20,000 rental shops, simplifying the rental process and ensuring they receive the best deals available. Rental companies benefit from this service by having the opportunity to reach new customers directly and present their competitive quotes. Additionally, RentStuff offers a person-to-person rental marketplace, enabling users to rent out their own belongings to nearby individuals, creating an avenue for earning extra cash.

Glenveigh Medical

Seed Round in 2012
Glenveigh Medical, LLC is a life science and medical technology company dedicated to advancing obstetrics. Founded in 2004 and located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company specializes in the research and development of innovative therapeutics and diagnostics. Its product portfolio includes Ebb, a tamponade solution for postpartum hemorrhage; Jetty, designed for episiotomy and vaginal laceration repair; and Beacon, a fetal monitor. Through these offerings, Glenveigh Medical aims to enhance the safety and effectiveness of obstetric care.

SupplyHog

Seed Round in 2012
SupplyHog Inc. operates an online marketplace that sells hardware and building supplies. The company connects vendors and manufacturers with customers by offering quotes, products, and requests. It caters to construction industry. The company was formerly known as Nopone, Inc. and changed its name to SupplyHog Inc. in November 2011. SupplyHog Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As of December 31, 2017, SupplyHog Inc. operates as a subsidiary of American Supply Holdings.
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