Memphis Startup Scene

Explore the Memphis, Tennessee startup ecosystem with 7 investors and startups. Our directory features 6 angel investors and VCs alongside 1 startups actively building in Memphis. 0 investors have made recent investments, and 0 startups are generating revenue.

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$7.0M

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Kingdom Kid Center Academy

La’Derrica Peters, Monique Grant

PRE SEED

Memphis, Tennessee

EDTECH

Over 60% of Memphis children enter kindergarten unprepared, with limited faith-based, high-quality early learning options in underserved areas, leading to lower graduation rates and lifetime outcomes.

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Seed Hatchery

Corporate

Memphis, TN

Check: $15K – $15K

Seed Hatchery is a mentorship-driven seed fund that operates like TechStars and Capital Factory. Utilizing a cohort system, they will invest in a group of approximately 6 startups at a time and...

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SSM Partners

Memphis, TN

Check: $3.5M – $60.5M

SSM Partners is one of the largest and most experienced private equity firms in the Southeast. Having invested in more than 50 companies across four private equity funds, our successful record is the...

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Innova Memphis

Memphis, TN

Check: $150K – $4.0M

Innova Memphis invests in early stage businesses related to bio-sciences, technology and agbio fields.

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MB Venture Capital Fund

Memphis, TN

Check: $14.9M – $18.3M

MB Venture Partners is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in all stages of development. The firm does not invest in healthcare services, healthcare IT, and AgBio opportunities. It...

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a>m ventures

Memphis, TN

Check: $300K – $450K

a>m ventures invests capital and creative services in early-stage startups. Leveraging the marketing, design, and PR services of the advertising agency archer>malmo, a>m ventures partners with...

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MB Venture Partners

Memphis, TN

Check: $150K – $25.0M

MB Venture Partners is a venture capital firm. The firm does not invest in healthcare services, healthcare IT, and AgBio opportunities. It prefers to invest in seed or early stage financing but...

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About Memphis's Startup Scene

Memphis, Tennessee has 6 investors and 1 startups in our community.

Popular sectors in Memphis include EDTECH.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many investors and startups are in Memphis, Tennessee?

We track 6 investors and 1 startups in Memphis, Tennessee. 0 investors have made recent investments, and 0 startups are generating revenue.

What is the typical check size for investors in Memphis, Tennessee?

The average check size among investors in Memphis, Tennessee is $7.0M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.

How do I connect with investors in Memphis, Tennessee?

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Is Memphis a good place to raise funding?

With 6 investors in our directory, Memphis has an active funding ecosystem. 0 investors have made recent investments, suggesting active capital deployment. Geographic proximity to investors can be advantageous for angel and early-stage fundraising.

Which cities in Tennessee have the most startup activity?

The highest concentration of investors and startups in Tennessee is in Memphis. These cities have the strongest local ecosystems for fundraising and startup growth.