Startups in Tennessee

Browse startups based in Tennessee. Our community includes 5 startups in Tennessee across all sectors and stages, from bootstrapped to growth-stage companies.

5
Total Startups
0%
With Revenue
20%
Technical Founders
Nashville
Top City
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Tennessee Startups (5)

Mikah Barnett

by Mikah Barnett

Nashville, TN

Repeat Founder

Kingdom Kid Center Academy

by La'Derrica Peters

Prototype

Memphis, Tennessee

Stage: PRE SEED
EDTECH
Services

Limited faith-based, high-quality early learning options in underserved areas of Memphis leading to kindergarten unpreparedness.

ProjMOS, LLC

by Douglas Trovinger

Idea

Nashville, Tennessee

Stage: PRE SEED
AI MLB2B SAASECOMMERCE MARKETPLACES+12
SubscriptionMarketplace

The deck identifies the problem of abundant deal flow but limited decision bandwidth, which slows down financial research and deal velocity.

Repeat FounderWebsiteLinkedIn

Highland Rim Fund

by Nate Fischer

Launched

Gainesboro, TN

Stage: PRIVATE EQUITY
PROPTECHREAL ESTATE TOOLS

Rural and small-town demand is growing (digital nomads, remote workers) while legacy rural development models fail to capture value and coordinate community-building.

Repeat Founder

PolicyPaid

by Brandon Boyd

Idea

Nashville, Tennessee

Stage: PRE SEED
INSURANCEFINTECHPAYMENTS
Transactional

Insurance claim payouts via check are slow and hard to deliver; policyholders in need (e.g., after a pipe burst) lack immediate funds, while insurers lose visibility and control over claim funds.

TechnicalWebsite
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About Tennessee Startups

Tennessee is home to 5 startups in our community. Most are concentrated in Nashville, Memphis, Gainesboro.

Local ecosystems offer advantages including regional investor networks, local customer bases, and community support.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Tennessee startups are in this directory?
We currently track 5 Tennessee startups in our community. 1 have built a product, and 0 are generating revenue.
What percentage of Tennessee startups have technical founders?
20% of Tennessee startups in our directory have at least one technical co-founder, which is an important signal for investors evaluating a startup's ability to build and iterate on their product.
How can I invest in Tennessee startups?
The Founders' Group connects investors with vetted Tennessee startups. Our AI-powered matching algorithm considers sector focus, stage fit, check size, and thesis alignment. Browse our investor directory or contact us to learn more.
Where are most Tennessee startups located?
The highest concentration of Tennessee startups in our community is in Nashville, Memphis, Gainesboro. However, we work with startups from across the US and internationally.

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Ben Wiggins

Ben Wiggins

7x Founder · 1 Exit · Experienced Angel Investor · CIO Family Office

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