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    NashvilleUpdated August 2026

    Top 15 Angel Investors in Nashville (2026)

    Nashville is home to 213 angel investors and VCs in the AngelBacked database. The most active — ranked below by number of disclosed portfolio investments — include Gregg Michaelson, Jenn Adams and Steven Cook. Their portfolios concentrate in Health Care, Enterprise Software and Women Founded.

    1. 1
      Gregg MichaelsonGeneral Partner at N/A
      72 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: TrialScope, Terminus, EVO, All Traffic Solutions

      Health CareAutonomous VehiclesMarketing Automation
    2. 2
      Jenn AdamsChief Executive Officer at N/A
      56 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: CLARA analytics, Kasisto, Quartet Health, Notable

      Health CareWearablesHospitals
    3. 3
      Steven CookFounder and CIO
      50 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: OneRail, Grace, Ureeka, Wise Apple

      Health CareE-commercePayments
    4. 4
      Jon SonnenscheinChief Executive Officer
      50 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Recondo, Single Digits, Enprecis, ZeOmega

      AdvertisingHealth CareE-commerce
    5. 5
      Joey KimGeneral Partner at N/A
      36 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Athlane, EquipmentShare, Aidin, Estify

      DiningHealth CareTraining
    6. 6
      Derek DedekerVice President at N/A
      35 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: HNI Healthcare, Ketra, Healthcare Highways, Nirogy Therapeutics

      Health CareTelecommunicationsHospitals
    7. 7
      Wes BartonCofounder & General Partner
      33 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Naborly, NewtonX, Laika, USRealty.com

      Health CareAutonomous VehiclesE-commerce
    8. 8
      Ted SaundersCEO
      33 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Katapult, Deko, Tethr, Bridge Financial Technology

      TelecommunicationsE-commerceAccounting
    9. 9
      Chase PerryManaging Partner at N/A
      31 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Trilliant Health, Medical Direct Club, Digital Reasoning, Complete Holdings Group

      AdvertisingDiningHealth Care
    10. 10
      Jay BakerAnalyst at N/A
      31 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Trilliant Health, Medical Direct Club, Digital Reasoning, Complete Holdings Group

      AdvertisingDiningHealth Care
    11. 11
      Sid ChamblessExecutive Director / Managing Partner at N/A
      31 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Trilliant Health, Medical Direct Club, Digital Reasoning, Complete Holdings Group

      AdvertisingDiningHealth Care
    12. 12
      John PhilpottGeneral Partner at N/A
      27 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Kindful, Qohash, Digital Onboarding, Bipsync

      EnterprisePaymentsCybersecurity
    13. 13
      Todd DeanChief Executive Officer at Angel Capital Investments
      26 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Pacific West Land, Linkstorm, PakSense, Pulse Health

      Health CareWearablesSocial Games
    14. 14
      Thomas LehrmanManaging Partner at GLG
      23 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Abacum, Betterment, User Interviews, EverTrue

      AdvertisingHealth CareTraining
    15. 15
      Jesse BlandPartner at N/A
      23 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Simplee, Vivify Health, Aviacode, Traitify

      Health CareHospitalsCybersecurity

    Methodology

    Investors are ranked by the number of disclosed portfolio investments recorded in the AngelBacked database of Nashville-based angels, VCs, and family offices. Rankings refresh as new investments are disclosed. Portfolio counts reflect publicly known deals and may understate an investor's full activity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is the most active angel investor in Nashville?

    Based on disclosed portfolio investments, Gregg Michaelson (N/A) is the most active angel investor in Nashville in our database, with 72 portfolio investments.

    How many angel investors are in Nashville?

    AngelBacked's database includes 213 angel investors and VCs based in Nashville. This page ranks the 15 most active by portfolio size.

    What sectors do Nashville angel investors fund?

    The most common sectors among Nashville's top angel investors are Health Care, Enterprise Software, Women Founded, Hospitals and Payments.

    How do I contact angel investors in Nashville?

    Each investor profile on AngelBacked includes verified contact details, portfolio companies, and sector focus. Warm introductions convert best, but a concise cold email referencing a relevant portfolio company also works — mention why your startup fits their investment pattern.

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