Innova Memphis
Overview
Innova Memphis is a pre-seed, seed, and early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2007. The firm focuses on investing in and funding high-growth companies in the Biosciences, Technology, and AgTech sectors. It was established to address the funding gap for startups in their formative stages, providing not only capital but also hands-on mentorship. Innova often invests in companies with strong intellectual property or competitive advantages, particularly in MedTech, AgTech, Logistics, and B2B IT.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilac Agriculture | Sep 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| Insignum AgTech | Sep 2025 | Seed | Lead |
| HerdDogg | Mar 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Soiltech Wireless | Mar 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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Key People
Dean Didato
Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Innova Memphis based?
Innova Memphis is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
When was Innova Memphis founded?
Innova Memphis was founded in 2007.
How many portfolio companies does Innova Memphis have?
Innova Memphis has 34 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Innova Memphis's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Lilac Agriculture, Insignum AgTech, HerdDogg, Soiltech Wireless, Soiltech Wireless.
What was Innova Memphis's most recent investment?
Innova Memphis's most recent investment on Caplight was in Lilac Agriculture in 2026.
What sectors does Innova Memphis focus on?
Innova Memphis focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Innova Memphis focus on?
Innova Memphis typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Innova Memphis's AUM?
Innova Memphis's assets under management are estimated between $110.0M and $150.0M.