Welcome
We’re a venture capital firm based in Knoxville with a focus on early stage startups in Tennessee, the Southeast, and Appalachia.
We aim to invest in exceptional founders in a traditionally overlooked region where our capital and connections can make a big impact.
To apply, email your pitch deck to brandon@marketsquareventures.com
General Partners
Brandon Bruce – co-founder of Cirrus Insight and Uncat
John Bruck – founder of BHE Environmental, angel investor
Marty Brown – president & CEO at PYA, Forbes Top 200 CPA
Rosa Mar – former executive management at Levi Strauss & Co
Harry Boston - founder of Boston Government Services
PortCos
VetVerifi – verified pet vaccination records
Daily Crunch – uniquely crunchy almond snacks
Authentrics.AI – measure, monitor, and modify enterprise AI
Trinity Guardion – FDA 510k cleared hospital bed barrier
AGYL AI – AI for e-commerce product descriptions
Laborup – AI-powered hiring platform for manufacturing companies
Oply – all your home service professionals in one app
Unified Track – predictive analytics for school districts
Vinny – modern software for RV claims, parts, repair, and service.
Station – unlocking first-party data for podcasts
Shift Thermal – thermal energy storage asset for HVAC
Clockout – earned wage access platform for financial institutions
Adele Health – modern all-in-one device for diabetes testing
Blank Beauty – transforming beauty tech starting with nail polish
MenuData – AI for the food & beverage industry
Green Llama – green non-toxic cleaning products
Whitecoat – one-stop clinical education hub
subQdocs – documentation intelligence for dermatologists
MemVid – memory infrastructure for edge AI
Location
121 Tech Hub
121 E. Jackson Avenue
Knoxville TN 37915
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