Raising a startup round in Nashville.

Where founders meet investors

Pitch nights, demo days and events at Vanderbilt and other local universities. The healthcare industry runs many of the strongest networks.

Who writes checks locally

Local angels, angel groups, family offices and healthcare-focused investors. Operators from large healthcare companies often invest as angels.

How rounds come together

Local angels and healthcare operators often fund the start. Healthtech seed rounds may be led locally. Series A leads often come from elsewhere.

Meet at an event

Pitch nights and healthcare events start many first conversations.

Local

Local angel round

Angels and healthcare operators write the first checks.

Local

Seed lead

A seed fund sets terms. Healthtech leads are often local.

Local

Series A

Usually led by a larger fund from another city.

Anywhere

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Do I need a local investor?

Not always, but it helps in healthtech. Local investors know healthcare buyers. Outside healthcare, many rounds are led from elsewhere.

I am not in healthcare. Is Nashville still a fit?

Yes. Music, media and consumer companies raise here too. You may lean more on outside funds for your lead.

When are most events?

Event density changes through the year. The Nashville events page shows what is coming up.