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Angel investors in Tennessee

21 angel investors and angel groups based in Tennessee, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 9 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 18 solo GPs and 3 syndicate leads. The median stated or estimated check is $175K–$500K.

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Who are the most active angel investors in Tennessee?

Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Eric Heinz, Kavya Sharman, Richard Whitmer, Bryan Frist and Nicholas Alexander.

How many angel investors in Tennessee are there?

21 on file, 9 with a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. Angels writing personal checks rarely file anything with the SEC, so no list of angels is complete.

How much do angel investors in Tennessee invest?

The median check is $175K–$500K, across 19 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.

What do angel investors in Tennessee invest in?

Deep Tech (3), Biotech & Pharma (1) and Defense & Aerospace (1) lead, by angels focused on each.

  • Eric HeinzSolo GP · Memphis, TN

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Heinz Ventures Fund I, LP, a $10M venture fund (Nov 2025). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Biotech & PharmaDeep Tech

  • Kavya SharmanSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Phase Capital Fund I LP, a $30M venture fund (Dec 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Richard WhitmerSolo GP · Franklin, TN

    Named as the only individual (Mr. Whitmer is the Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer.) on the Form D for Pure Equity Venture FUND I, LP, a $10M venture fund (Dec 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Bryan FristSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Friale Fund 2.0 LP, a $75M venture fund (Feb 2026).

    Seed, Series A · checks $750K–$2.25M

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Nicholas AlexanderSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Friale Fund 2.0 LP, a $75M venture fund (Feb 2026).

    Seed, Series A · checks $750K–$2.25M

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Jonathan BragdonSolo GP · Chattanooga, TN

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for Capacity Capital Fund II, LP, a $10M venture fund (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Evan DubySolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of the Manager of the General Partner of the Fund) on the Form D for GoEx Venture Capital Fund I, LP, a $5M venture fund (Jun 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Ray TabibiazarSolo GP · Chattanooga, TN

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Genesis BioCapital Fund I, LP, a $18.5M venture fund (Jan 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $175K–$550K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Brian FraioliSyndicate lead · Nashville, TN

    Named as the only individual (Issuer's Admin Manager) on the Form D for Harbinger Alto Capital Sports SPV a Series of Master FUND I LLC, a $500K venture SPV (Jul 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K

    Media, Gaming & Creator

  • Nichole WischoffSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for NW Fund III, LP, a $50M venture fund (May 2024) (6 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 5 SPVs).

    Seed

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Kevin StandeferSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Blue Hour Ventures II, L.P., a venture fund (Sep 2025). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Seed

    Healthcare

  • Brandon BruceSolo GP · Knoxville, TN

    Named as the only individual (EO of the General Partner) on the Form D for MSV TN Fund I, LP, a $3M venture fund (Dec 2024) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • William WardSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Fourward Ventures Fund I, LP, a $17.1M venture fund (Sep 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $175K–$500K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Grant GilliamSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Ten31 Tactical Fund, LP, a $10M venture fund (Sep 2024).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Defense & Aerospace

  • Andrew KaretskySolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Skyview Ventures Fund II, LP, a $17.3M venture fund (Sep 2023). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $175K–$500K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Clark DaveSyndicate lead · Kingsport, TN

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Catalyst Capital LLC/TN, a $1M venture SPV (Mar 2025).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $1M

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Christina SassSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as one of two individuals (The Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Dive In Labs Fund I, L.P., a $25M venture fund (Nov 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K

    Deep Tech

  • Jeff HunterSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as one of two individuals (The Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Dive In Labs Fund I, L.P., a $25M venture fund (Nov 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K–$750K

    Deep Tech

  • Eric SatzSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as one of two individuals (General Partner) on the Form D for Alto Capital Fund I, LLC-Kearny Jackson Fund I, a $3M venture fund (Oct 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Scott HarriganSolo GP · Nashville, TN

    Named as one of two individuals (General Partner) on the Form D for Alto Capital Fund I, LLC-Kearny Jackson Fund I, a $3M venture fund (Oct 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $25K–$100K

    Sector focus not yet verified

  • Eugene BresslerSyndicate lead · Cookeville, TN

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Upper Cumberland Investment Alliance LLC, a $2M venture SPV (Mar 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2M

    Sector focus not yet verified

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