Chattanooga · Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Chattanooga Renaissance Fund was created to provide a formalized network of capital and mentorship for entrepreneurs in the Chattanooga, Tennessee region. Citing the area's history of entrepreneurship, recent large corporate investments, and technological assets such as the UTC Simulation Center and the citywide gigabit fiber network, the fund aims to encourage, support, and sustain the next wave of local entrepreneurs. It offers active funding tailored to each company's needs, emphasizing consistency and ongoing mentorship throughout the process to help founders bring their ideas to life.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 14 of 32 portfolio companiesSaaS ×5E-commerce ×3Enterprise Software ×3Hardware ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2B2B Marketplaces ×2Cloud Computing ×2
HQs:United States×15
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×33 founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data
University of Tennessee, Knoxville ×3Lee University ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 32 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2018 · 12017 · 12016 · 12015 · 12014 · 12013 · 16 dated
Advanced Catheter Therapies develops the Pressana Occlusion Perfusion Catheter, a medical device for targeted endovascular delivery of therapeutic agents to treat peripheral arterial disease and prevent limb amputation.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Paul J. Fitzpatrick(Chief Executive Officer)
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.Solas BioVentures
A seed and early-stage investment fund based in Chattanooga that backs companies with demonstrated traction and growth potential across the southeastern United States.
ConsumerHealthtechSector AgnosticChattanooga, US
George Brown(Executive Officer, Promoter)Walter Oh(Executive Officer, Promoter)
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Ambition provides a unified revenue execution platform that integrates coaching, data intelligence, and activation tools for sales teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechChattanooga, US
Travis Truett(Founder/CEO)inJared Houghton(Founder)inBrian Trautschold(Founder/COO)in
BoardClint Smith(Director)Sid Chambless(Director)
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Co-investorsGen CapitalY Combinator
AudiencePoint provides marketing teams with audience visibility and insights that were lost to privacy changes, helping them reach real customers and reduce wasted ad spend.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaSChattanooga, US
Paul Andrew Perez(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid W. Parker(Director)David Belitz(Director)
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Co-investorsEagle Venture
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Branch Technology develops a patented construction-scale 3D-printing method called cellular fabrication (C-Fab), combining additive manufacturing, prefabrication, and digital fabrication for architects, designers, and builders.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardware
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Co-investorsBrick Mortar VenturesMetaProp VenturesBonaventure CapitalEquipmentShareMetaProp
Chattanooga, US
Graham Bredemeyer(Executive Officer)in
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Co-investorsSnatched VenturesTechstars
Cratejoy is a marketplace that curates and delivers subscription boxes and gifts tailored to user interests, ranging from wellness and self-care to collectibles and educational experiences.
ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesAustin, US
Amir Elaguizy(Founder/CEO)in
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Y CombinatorACE & CompanyAndreessen HorowitzSV Angel
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Co-investorsGreater Colorado Venture Fund3Lines Venture Capital
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Inova provides an all-in-one human capital management (HCM) platform covering payroll, HR, benefits enrollment, talent management, employee engagement, reporting, and integrations.
FintechHR TechSaaS
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Chattanooga, US
Alexis Tarumianz(Executive Officer, Director)Jennifer Store(Executive Officer, Director)in
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Chattanooga, US
Aaron Welch(Executive Officer, Director)Cory Allison(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBenjamin Probasco(Director)Alexis Tarumianz, Jr.(Director)Robert T. Johnston(Director)Chris Fehr(Director)
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Chattanooga, US
Fynn Glover(Executive Officer, Director)Jasdeep Garcha(Executive Officer)
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
SupplyHog provides ecommerce solutions for hardware and building supply stores, operating as an online marketplace for construction materials.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechE-commerceRetail Tech
Nathan DerrickPhilip Brown(Founder)in
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Co-investors500 Global
Tensor Surgical manufactures an anchorless arthroscopic system for rotator cuff repair and biceps tenodesis using transosseous techniques.
HardwareMedical Devices
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Chattanooga Whiskey produces bourbon spirits.
Direct to ConsumerChattanooga, US
Tim Piersant(Founder)in
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Chattanooga, US
George Y. Yu(Executive Officer)in
BoardSteve Chaddick(Director)Stephen Culp(Director)Mina Sartipi(Director)
Co-investorsAtlanta Technology Angels
Variable Inc manufactures the Spectro 1 Pro, a portable spectrophotometer designed for precise color measurement at an affordable price point.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSaaSChattanooga, US
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Co-investorsLaunch TennesseeAtlanta Technology Angels
A procurement platform that connected local government purchasers with vendors for competitive bidding.
B2B MarketplacesGovTech
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Co-investorsAllos VenturesCantos VenturesVentureSouth
Whiteboard is a digital agency that helps organizations build brands and digital experiences through strategy, design, and development across three specialized studios: Digital Branding, Digital Platforms, and Digital Activation.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentChattanooga, US
Eric BrowninTaylor Jonesin
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
PartnerDavid Belitz· solo GP
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Variable · stocktitan.net · Aug 28, 2026
Variable · stocktitan.net · Aug 28, 2026
Ambition · digitaleurope.org · Jul 14, 2026
SupplyHog · startupfundraising.com · Jun 16, 2026
Collider · phemex.com · Mar 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Chattanooga Renaissance Fund made?
- Chattanooga Renaissance Fund has 31 tracked investments.
- What stage does Chattanooga Renaissance Fund invest at?
- Chattanooga Renaissance Fund invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Chattanooga Renaissance Fund focus on?
- Chattanooga Renaissance Fund focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Chattanooga Renaissance Fund located?
- Chattanooga Renaissance Fund is headquartered in Chattanooga, US.
- Who does Chattanooga Renaissance Fund co-invest with?
- Chattanooga Renaissance Fund most often shares deals with Innova Memphis, Inc., Techstars, Y Combinator, among 16 tracked co-investors.
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