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LiveSchool, Inc. (LiveSchool) sells subscriptions to a tablet-based application (“app”) for tracking and managing student data. The software dramatically reduces the time teachers spend on administrative tasks and provides real-time feedback that improves student accountability, parent involvement, and educational leadership's access to timely, actionable data.

Populr is a web-based communication tool designed for creating and sharing one-page websites with ease. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows users to incorporate various media formats, including text, images, videos, and embedded services like YouTube and JotForm. The platform enables users to track engagement through view and click analytics, facilitating better understanding of audience interaction. This feature supports activities such as sales lead management, proposal delivery, and employee training. Additionally, Populr promotes collaboration by allowing teams to co-edit pages and gather input from others, while providing the flexibility to personalize messages and publish content under custom domains.

Agisent provides advanced technology solutions that save lives and blow away the competition. They combine a deep understanding of law enforcement and public safety with an unrivaled technology platform bringing you leading solutions. Agisent’s advanced solutions for Police, Sheriff, and Public Safety departments combine power, performance, and flexibility in a mix-and-match environment that is easy to use, blazingly fast, and leaves the competition in the dust. The company’s core technology platform leverages more than 20 years of law enforcement experience with some of the most advanced technology available anywhere. It was specifically designed to provide end-to-end solutions for even the most demanding requirements.

Culer specializes in manufacturing flash-evaporative air coolers that deliver portable and efficient cooling solutions for both personal and industrial applications. The company employs patented technology to create air coolers that naturally lower the temperature of projected airflow, resulting in a refreshing breeze for users. By addressing the need for effective cooling in various environments, Culer aims to improve comfort, safety, and productivity. Its focus on innovation drives the development of products designed to enhance the daily lives of consumers, making cooling accessible and convenient whenever needed.

Culer specializes in manufacturing flash-evaporative air coolers that deliver portable and efficient cooling solutions for both personal and industrial applications. The company employs patented technology to create air coolers that naturally lower the temperature of projected airflow, resulting in a refreshing breeze for users. By addressing the need for effective cooling in various environments, Culer aims to improve comfort, safety, and productivity. Its focus on innovation drives the development of products designed to enhance the daily lives of consumers, making cooling accessible and convenient whenever needed.

Amplion Clinical Communications, Inc. specializes in wireless patient-care communication technology designed for hospitals and healthcare providers. Founded in 1979 and based in Nashville, the company offers the Amplion Alert system, which facilitates real-time monitoring and communication of patient care tasks. This system integrates in-room monitoring devices, wireless phones for nurses, and large displays at nurse stations to enhance care coordination. Key features include the ability to send text message alerts for real-time care tasks, confirm caregiver availability for patient needs, and document care activities for compliance and reporting. The platform also ensures that unanswered or overdue tasks are automatically escalated to alternate staff, thereby improving the delivery of care. Formerly known as Dalcon Communication Systems, Amplion has evolved significantly since its inception, earning recognition for its innovative solutions in patient care communication.

dVisit, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that offers a mobile and web application designed to facilitate treatment for routine illnesses by connecting patients with their personal doctors. Through this platform, patients can easily describe their symptoms and submit an online form for doctors to review, enabling timely recommendations for treatment. This service not only saves patients an average of 2.5 hours but also allows doctors to provide care efficiently while maintaining continuity of care. By enhancing communication between patients and their healthcare providers, dVisit aims to improve the overall quality of care, increase productivity for doctors, and help manage patient volume without incurring additional overhead costs.

Poliana is a web application that simplifies the legislative system by analyzing and visualizing money’s influence in politics. Abraham Lincoln once discussed a “government of the people, by the people, for the people” in his famous Gettysburg Address. Since then, things have changed in how their government represents its constituents.

Rocket Raise is a messaging application designed to allow users to support social causes through their text messages. The app enables individuals to turn each text into a donation, making it easier to contribute to causes they care about. By connecting socially responsible brands with users who are passionate about making a difference, Rocket Raise transforms a daily activity like texting into a meaningful way to give back. It is currently available for Android and is set to launch soon for iPhone. The platform aims to create a seamless experience for users to engage in philanthropy while maintaining their regular communication habits.

Newsbreak’s programmatic merchandising platform automates the scheduling and content distribution process through sales data and predictive analytics. NewsBreak schedules and distributes content to display screens using two filters: 1) Playlists vary by location and by screen and are based on key consumer variables that impact buying behavior — These include elastic variables such as time of day, temperature and precipitation, as well as static variables specific to the convenience store location, like average household income, gender or age distributions in the designated location. 2) Predictive data analytics component — The analytics platform gathers data from the C-Store’s data warehouse and automatically pulls location-by-location sales data and key consumer buying data while simultaneously collecting playback data from the content management system. Means variance analyses and predictive selling models are then run assessing the impact of the merchandising playlist against changes in sales volume and market basket. If sales are not being effected, then the platform will replace that message with a promotional message for another product. This virtual feedback loop will ensure that the platform is always optimizing the most effective series of promotional messages.

InvisionHeart draws on the strengths of experienced leadership, robust software and hardware developers and a strong clinical advisory team. The technology was originally developed by a team of physicians and engineers at Vanderbilt University in response to real-world clinical problems. Along with their team of investors, they share a vision for the improved care of heart patients wherever they live and work.

Culer specializes in manufacturing flash-evaporative air coolers that deliver portable and efficient cooling solutions for both personal and industrial applications. The company employs patented technology to create air coolers that naturally lower the temperature of projected airflow, resulting in a refreshing breeze for users. By addressing the need for effective cooling in various environments, Culer aims to improve comfort, safety, and productivity. Its focus on innovation drives the development of products designed to enhance the daily lives of consumers, making cooling accessible and convenient whenever needed.

Utilize Health, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that provides an online platform designed to connect patients with neurological disabilities to specialized therapies and facilities, enhancing their potential for recovery. The company focuses on six specific conditions: spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. In addition to its patient-facing services, Utilize Health partners with health plans and providers to offer care coordination solutions that improve health outcomes and lower healthcare costs. The platform features digital tools such as a Facility Finder, an Education Library, and a Messaging Tool for direct communication with Patient Advocates. The Patient Advocate Program assists patients in navigating the healthcare system by helping them locate facilities, obtain prescriptions, and arrange transportation, ensuring comprehensive support for those managing complex medical needs.

Evermind, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that offers innovative solutions for monitoring home appliances, primarily aimed at providing peace of mind for individuals living alone and their caregivers. Founded in 2012, Evermind's technology sends notifications via text messages or emails when appliances are used or not used within specified timeframes. This includes common devices such as microwave ovens, coffee makers, TVs, lamps, and medical equipment. By tracking these everyday activities, Evermind allows family members and friends to receive subtle signals about their loved ones' well-being, akin to traditional community observations, without intruding on their privacy or altering their routines.

Zingfin provides trending, timely and trustworthy stock related information, based on real-time analysis of information from StockTwits® Twitter®, Blogs, and the the news media, exposing the collective wisdom of crowds, so investors can make more informed, efficient, and effective investment decisions.

Acacia Interactive launched numerous social video applications that entertained hundreds of thousands of users globally. Wax: Tony Hawk video game IRL Kiwi: Simple mobile video Wax Competitions: Compete in anything agains anyone Fetch: Share animated messages

MentorDOTMe is based in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

Shoulder Tap is based in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

Soundstache enables musicians to interact with their fans in a live and real-time environment using GPS-enabled devices. The company is based in Tennessee, United States.

Leafless, Inc. operates an ebook marketplace that enables authors to publish their books. It also allows readers to purchase books and review them. Leafless, Inc. was formerly known as Screwpulp, Inc. and changed its name to Leafless, Inc. in February 2015. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Hear It First is an entertainment website focused on Christian music. It is dedicated to connecting fans with Christ-centered and family-friendly content. The website enables its users to directly connect with artists, bands, authors, and content creators they like. It provides up-to-date information about the latest music releases, concert tours, new books, movies, and other TV and video content. It allows artists to share their social media feeds, latest videos, tour dates, and downloads. Hear It First was launched in 2006 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

Musistic, Inc. is an online music collaboration platform founded in 2013 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The company offers a plug-in software that enables musicians to collaborate creatively on projects from anywhere in the world. This innovative technology facilitates remote collaboration among users of various digital audio platforms, allowing them to create songs, share files, and complete music projects without altering their existing workflows. Musistic's approach aims to break down barriers to creativity in the music industry by connecting musicians and fostering collaboration across different digital environments. Users can easily download the plug-in by creating an account on the company's website.

Boosterville Inc. is a fundraising platform that partners schools with local businesses to generate financial support for educational institutions. It offers a mobile web application that enables school supporters to discover local merchants willing to allocate funds, typically designated for credit card processing fees, towards school fundraising efforts. This innovative approach not only helps local schools raise essential funds but also brings new customers to participating businesses, enhancing their sales. Additionally, Boosterville provides a communications platform that facilitates interaction between fundraisers and merchants, allowing them to update supporters on fundraising activities and promote local businesses. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Boosterville was previously known as Sodbuster Inc. and is a subsidiary of Beyond Inc.

Amplion Clinical Communications, Inc. specializes in wireless patient-care communication technology designed for hospitals and healthcare providers. Founded in 1979 and based in Nashville, the company offers the Amplion Alert system, which facilitates real-time monitoring and communication of patient care tasks. This system integrates in-room monitoring devices, wireless phones for nurses, and large displays at nurse stations to enhance care coordination. Key features include the ability to send text message alerts for real-time care tasks, confirm caregiver availability for patient needs, and document care activities for compliance and reporting. The platform also ensures that unanswered or overdue tasks are automatically escalated to alternate staff, thereby improving the delivery of care. Formerly known as Dalcon Communication Systems, Amplion has evolved significantly since its inception, earning recognition for its innovative solutions in patient care communication.

Contigo is disrupting the subprime lending industry by offering innovative financial products to those with the least access to them, partnering with employers to provide socially-responsible short-term, low-cost loans offered as a benefit to employees who lack strong credit histories. Credit is extended to employees through a robust web-based platform and proprietary underwriting model. Contigo is a graduate of the Jumpstart Foundry accelerator program and a winner of Vanderbilt University's Sohr Grant for startups.

The Skillery is an online marketplace that offers affordable, offline classes and workshops led by local experts. Established in 2011, it has transitioned from a broad platform for local classes to a curated hub that caters to creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent professionals. The Skillery hosts a variety of events, including the Skillery EXPO and the Nashville Creativity Summit, which inform its flexible coworking space and diverse schedule of educational offerings. The organization focuses on helping creative professionals enhance their skills and grow their businesses while promoting the work and brands of its participants. In addition to workshops, The Skillery provides entrepreneurship training and community support, equipping individuals with practical skills necessary for launching successful ventures.

Agile Health Inc. is a digital health engagement company focused on improving individual health and well-being through innovative software applications. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in personal health engagement solutions, particularly through its flagship program, Kick Buts. This program assists smokers attempting to quit by sending them a series of structured text messages for 26 weeks, designed to encourage behavioral change. In addition to smoking cessation, Agile Health's offerings include support for individuals managing diabetes, helping them maintain their glycemic levels. Originally known as Agile Health LLC, the company rebranded to Agile Health Inc. in August 2012 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Agisent provides advanced technology solutions that save lives and blow away the competition. They combine a deep understanding of law enforcement and public safety with an unrivaled technology platform bringing you leading solutions. Agisent’s advanced solutions for Police, Sheriff, and Public Safety departments combine power, performance, and flexibility in a mix-and-match environment that is easy to use, blazingly fast, and leaves the competition in the dust. The company’s core technology platform leverages more than 20 years of law enforcement experience with some of the most advanced technology available anywhere. It was specifically designed to provide end-to-end solutions for even the most demanding requirements.

Westcrete is a Greek travel website. Crete is the largest island in Greece. The island offers amazing variety, combining snow-capped mountains, rolling hills covered with olive trees and a varied coastline. It is also a mix of tourist resorts, fishing villages, remote settlements, and cities such as Chania and Heraklion. The site offers its users with information about accommodation, property, destinations, excursions, walks, photos, and maps. The service information that the company offers are emergency, health, car hire, internet, post offices, and banks. Destinations of the country are beaches, regions, seaside resorts, nature spots, museums, ancient sites, and churches. Westcrete is a U.S.-based company that was founded by Shane Gaddes.

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.

Southern/alpha launched as an online news property to tell the story of Southern startups, but they hope to be so much more. Their mission, as they see it, is to provide the startup and technology communities with news and information to ease their navigation of their respective and communal ecosystems. The South is not a collection of islands, though it seems to operate as such.

HD Fantasy Football, Inc.

Culer specializes in manufacturing flash-evaporative air coolers that deliver portable and efficient cooling solutions for both personal and industrial applications. The company employs patented technology to create air coolers that naturally lower the temperature of projected airflow, resulting in a refreshing breeze for users. By addressing the need for effective cooling in various environments, Culer aims to improve comfort, safety, and productivity. Its focus on innovation drives the development of products designed to enhance the daily lives of consumers, making cooling accessible and convenient whenever needed.

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

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.

TalkApolis is a social media delivered video network aimed at local users everywhere. Nashville - our launch city - has had 1.1 million video downloads in 5 months (90% views from Nashville area with pop of 1 million). Our target customers are local advertisers, PR pros and business people in all local markets. We have a superior, more measurable offering than traditional TV / print and the system scales to other locales with a network affiliate model. http://vimeo.com/talkapolis/videos

911 View is a mobile development company that develops apps for public safety professionals.

Acacia Interactive launched numerous social video applications that entertained hundreds of thousands of users globally. Wax: Tony Hawk video game IRL Kiwi: Simple mobile video Wax Competitions: Compete in anything agains anyone Fetch: Share animated messages

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.

OurVinyl TV, Inc. operates an online platform that allows users to discover and share music through various mediums, including video and written content. Established in 2009 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the platform features both original content and contributions from other filmmakers and music blogs. It focuses on showcasing live performances by both emerging and established artists, providing users with an authentic experience of music in its raw form. Users can easily navigate the extensive library of music videos by genre or artist, enhancing their appreciation for a diverse range of musical styles. OurVinyl aims to make a significant impact in the music industry by offering a unique way for fans, artists, and producers to connect through their shared passion for music.

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.

Paytopia is an innovative payment brand that prioritizes consumer control and security in online transactions. It enables users to make purchases by simply providing their email address and a PIN code, eliminating the need to share personal financial information online. Merchants submit the payment request to Paytopia, which then sends an authorization code to the consumer via text. The consumer provides this code to the merchant to complete the transaction. This streamlined process offers a faster alternative to traditional online payment methods, ensuring that users can transfer funds directly and securely without exposing their credit card details.

OnFocus Healthcare, originally established in 1985 as a healthcare strategic planning consulting firm, transitioned in 2008 to focus on business execution software solutions. It specializes in providing enterprise performance management (EPM) software and support services tailored for the healthcare sector. Its flagship product, onFocus epm™, is designed to enhance patient care by enabling hospitals to improve their operational performance and execution capabilities. The software facilitates effective communication, management, and tracking of plans, metrics, and resources, promoting accountability within healthcare organizations. OnFocus Healthcare aims to boost the performance of its clients by at least 20%, supporting executives, managers, and employees in their efforts to deliver better, faster, and more cost-effective care.

IntoOutdoors is based in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

Standardized Safety is based in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

TenTwenty7 is based in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

Each year companies hire 500,000 temporary employees for seasonal work. The problem is rapidly filtering these applicants and fitting them into appropriate roles. Companies don’t want a highly educated person as a greeter because they will easily cost the company money out of boredom just the same as the costs of someone who would misrepresent the company brand. The costs of turnover incurred by U.S. companies each year are staggeringly; $300 billion by some estimates. CloudAptitude is a pre-screening service that uses publicly available social media data to scientifically determine an applicant's intelligence, personality, and vulgarity usage. Essentially, a snapshot of every applicant is created to enable rapid filtering for organizational and job fit. CloudAptitude's indicators enable potential employers to save tons of time during the hiring process as well as reducing the costs of turn over due to bad fit.

Friendsignia pulls data from social networks like Facebook and Twitter to filter out strangers' cat photos and what your intern had for lunch in order to display the connections and information that matter most. We provide the users with a toolset to help strengthen their current relationships and or give them steps to establish new ones. For the reader, it’s a better news feed. For the power user, it’s a faster and more efficient social media dashboard. For the professional, it’s a way to keep up with your most important business contacts. So no matter who you are, Friendsignia lets you manage your closest relationships to unlock the full power of your network.

Knoco is a knowledge management consulting firm that specializes in providing coaching, training, and strategic guidance in knowledge management services. The firm focuses on enhancing organizational learning and efficiency by developing tailored solutions to effectively manage and leverage knowledge. In addition to its consulting services, Knoco has also created educational games designed to engage children while offering the benefits of one-on-one tutorials. These games, crafted by game designers, aim to deliver enjoyable experiences that simultaneously allow parents and teachers to monitor children's progress and identify areas for improvement in an automated manner.

Tricycle, Inc. provides software tools for carpet sampling and design applications. It offers Tryk, a sampling software tool for carpet specification process; and a suite of design software for carpets and fabrics. The company serves commercial interiors manufacturers, interior designers, architects, and the carpet industry. Tricycle, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As of October 12, 2017, Tricycle, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

Change Healthcare Inc. is an independent healthcare technology platform that offers data and analytics-driven solutions aimed at enhancing clinical, financial, administrative, and patient engagement outcomes within the U.S. healthcare system. The company operates through three primary segments: Software and Analytics, Network Solutions, and Technology-Enabled Services. The Software and Analytics segment focuses on solutions for financial performance, payment accuracy, and clinical decision management. The Network Solutions segment facilitates various transactions, including electronic payments and the aggregation of clinical and financial data. Lastly, the Technology-Enabled Services segment provides support for financial management, value-based care, and healthcare consulting. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Change Healthcare originated from a spinoff of healthcare processing and consulting services previously acquired by McKesson, which has since divested its interest in the company.

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