Three Roots Capital

#3Roots is thrilled to have Keith Hickey as our senior vice president and chief lending officer!

#3Roots was proud to join our partners at the Innovation South Dedication at the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm. 🏗️ We heard from Brett Malone, the new President and CEO of UTRP, Uday Vaidya of IACMI – The Composites Institute, Deborah Crawford, Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, & Economic Development, and Chancellor Donde Plowman. 📸 Pictured: 📷 3Roots' Dennis Corley and Grady Vanderhoofven with Jimmy Dalton and John Cantrell of SouthEast Bank. 📷 Vanderhoofven and his wife Megan with John Cantrell and Marianne Wanamaker, a valued 3Roots Board Member and Dean of the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Want to learn how #3Roots uses New Markets Tax Credits to support economic development efforts in Tennessee and the rest of the Mid-South and Appalachian region? 🤔 Read this guest column by our Chief Financial Officer, Chris Miller. ⬇ U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) Grady Vanderhoofven Quality Metal Stamping #NMTC #economicdevelopment #CDFI #financing

Struggling to raise capital in a nontraditional market? #3Roots Founder and CEO Grady Vanderhoofven’s recent article may help you. Based on his panel discussion with three local entrepreneurs at Innov865’s Startup Day, Grady shared a few key tips for fundraising in challenging markets, which include: 🖌️ Getting creative with funding sources 🤝 Leveraging local resources and partnerships  🎇 Not running low on enthusiasm Read his article and let us know what you think! William Malkes Sr Don DeRosa Brandon Bruce Innov865

At Startup Day 2024, #3Roots hosted a Fireside Chat panel, providing valuable insights into financing for innovation-driven small businesses in the region. The discussion highlighted emerging funding options and innovative approaches to supporting these ventures. Moderated by Three Roots Capital Founder, President, and CEO Grady Vanderhoofven, the panel featured Brandon Bruce from Market Square Ventures, Don DeRosa from Eonix and William Malkes Sr from NellOne Therapeutics. Watch the video here: https://brnw.ch/21wNDZp Discover more about Startup Day on the Innov865 website: https://brnw.ch/21wNDZn Connect with Grady and the Three Roots Capital team here: https://brnw.ch/21wNDZo

The #3Roots team attended several Innov865 Week events last week, including Startup Day 2024 and the VIP Event at Yee-Haw Brewing Company following the pitch competition. Keynote speaker, Shawn McLeod, president of Axle Logistics, shared his professional journey and Axle Logistics’ growth over the years. The VIP event offered networking opportunities for both entrepreneurs and established business professionals. PYA co-sponsored the event with Axle Logistics. 📸: Chris Miller Larsen Jay of PYA Grady Vanderhoofven Keith Hickey Anderson Olds, MBA

During Innov865 Week, the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center hosted the fourth edition of Raising & Rising, sponsored by CGI. Anderson Olds, MBA of #3Roots moderated the event. The seven participating companies included: ⭐️ Onrise, co-founded by Kimberly Quigley, MD, FABPN and Derrick Furlow Jr. ⭐️ ThinkUp, founded by Douglas Mapp ⭐️ TenantText, founded by Rob Monday and Josh Wright ⭐️ Modern Day SAHM, founded by Kimberly O'Neal ⭐️ Fluffy Friends for Children with Chronic Conditions, founded by Allison Campbell ⭐️ Blank Beauty, founded by Charles C. Brandon ⭐️ AllTales, founded by Peyton Wilfley The gathering brought together investors, industry experts, and local companies that are either growing or seeking capital, creating a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration.

#3Roots Portfolio and Reporting Analyst Anderson Olds, MBA has worked closely with community organizations over the past few months. Anderson worked with the United Way Grant Review Committee. During his role on the Community Investment Committee, he helped evaluate 17 different applications in an effort to make recommendations to the United Way’s board of directors for organizations to receive two years of funding. The top recommendations are organizations that will maximize impact across Greater Knoxville. Additionally, he led an interview preparation workshop for 14 teens in the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley's Youth Force program. Youth Force participants complete 12 hours of job readiness training and career development before earning a 60-hour paid internship with local businesses. Three Roots continues to support local organizations that are committed to giving back to our community. We look forward to participating in more opportunities like these!

#3Roots was proud to support the Fireside Chat at Startup Day 2024 during Innov865 Week. The panel, moderated by 3Roots CEO Grady Vanderhoofven, featured Brandon Bruce of Market Square Ventures, Don DeRosa of Eonix and Bill Malkes of NellOne Therapeutics. The panel offered insight into financing for innovation-based small businesses in the region, emphasizing new and innovative funds and approaches. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the event!

Congratulations, Luke Wiseman of Loop on winning the Crowd Favorite Award at Innov865's Startup Day 2024! #3Roots is proud to support this award alongside Carrasco Trump, PLLC to recognize the pitcher who earned the most live audience votes. We are committed to supporting Knoxville’s thriving entrepreneurial community and are a proud founding member of the #Innov865 Alliance. Great job to everyone who took part in the event! https://brnw.ch/21wNqDh