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Three Roots Capital

Three Roots Capital

Knoxville, Tennessee3rootscapital.org

Overview

Three Roots Capital is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides impact capital and advisory services to job-creating small businesses, commercial real estate projects, and community facilities, primarily in Tennessee and Appalachia.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

Three Roots Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Entac MedicalSep 2024Early FundingCo-investor
Blank BeautyMay 2025Series ACo-investor
Shift ThermalJul 2025VC RoundCo-investor
NellOne Therapeutics, Inc.-AngelCo-investor
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Key People

Dennis Corley

Director Of Lending And Investing

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Three Roots Capital based?

Three Roots Capital is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.

When was Three Roots Capital founded?

Three Roots Capital was founded in 2016.

How many portfolio companies does Three Roots Capital have?

Three Roots Capital has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Three Roots Capital's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Entac Medical, Blank Beauty, Shift Thermal, NellOne Therapeutics, Inc..

What was Three Roots Capital's most recent investment shown here?

Three Roots Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Shift Thermal in 2025.

What sectors does Three Roots Capital focus on?

Three Roots Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Three Roots Capital focus on?

Three Roots Capital typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Three Roots Capital's AUM?

Three Roots Capital's assets under management are estimated between $190.1M and $236.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersKnoxville, Tennessee
Year Founded2016

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