---
title: "Memphis Startups & VC Firms 2026: FedEx Orbit, Honest Empty Directory"
description: "As of July 2026 VCT matches zero Memphis HQ funds or startups. Gaps (FedEx-adjacent logistics, Innova Memphis biotech, music tech) and national /fund/ paths only."
date: 2026-07-25T00:00:00.000Z
tags: ["memphis", "tennessee", "venture-capital", "market-analysis", "city"]
source: https://venturecapitaltracker.com/memphis-startups-and-vc-firms-2026
---

# Memphis Startups & VC Firms 2026: FedEx Orbit, Honest Empty Directory

> As of July 2026 VCT matches zero Memphis HQ funds or startups. Gaps (FedEx-adjacent logistics, Innova Memphis biotech, music tech) and national /fund/ paths only.

**Short answer (as of July 2026):** Venture Capital Tracker has **no** Memphis-HQ funds and **no** Memphis-HQ startups. FedEx logistics, biotech, and music/media tech are the right orientation — not a padded company list. Product hub: [Memphis](/vc/memphis) · index: [/cities](/cities).

### Scope

**Primary JTBD:** Orient a Memphis founder or scout on directory depth (empty) and next-step capital links that exist.

**Includes:** Alias `memphis` only (not all of Tennessee). Empty HQ tables. National `/fund/` links. Atlanta logistics comps labeled correctly.

**Excludes:** Invented Mid-South fund URLs; calling Nashville or Atlanta companies “Memphis.”

### Funds with Memphis HQ

| Fund | HQ in VCT | Stage focus | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | No matches | — | No `/fund/` row for Memphis as of July 2026 |

### Startups with Memphis HQ

| Startup | HQ in VCT | Stage | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | No matches | — | No `/startup/` row for Memphis as of July 2026 |

### Logistics comps (not Memphis HQ)

| Startup | Real HQ label | Why linked | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Stord](/startup/stord) | **Atlanta, GA** (commonly cited) | Fulfillment + software comps for logistics narratives | [/startup/stord](/startup/stord) |

### National funds Memphis founders still shortlist (not local HQ)

| Fund | Why founders open the page | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| [Lux Capital](/fund/lux-capital) | Deep tech / scientific company map | [/fund/lux-capital](/fund/lux-capital) |
| [Founders Fund](/fund/founders-fund) | Hard-tech / ambitious technical teams | [/fund/founders-fund](/fund/founders-fund) |
| [Bessemer Venture Partners](/fund/bessemer-venture-partners) | Multi-stage cloud/B2B | [/fund/bessemer-venture-partners](/fund/bessemer-venture-partners) |
| [Insight Partners](/fund/insight-partners) | Growth-leaning software | [/fund/insight-partners](/fund/insight-partners) |
| [Andreessen Horowitz](/fund/andreessen-horowitz) | Multi-stage software | [/fund/andreessen-horowitz](/fund/andreessen-horowitz) |

Full list: [/directory](/directory).

### Coverage gaps (honest)

| Name | Why it matters | Status |
|---|---|---|
| FedEx-adjacent logistics / freight / warehouse tech (Memphis HQ) | Primary metro thesis | **No `/startup/` matches** |
| Innova Memphis / Bioworks-orbit biotech | Local biotech narrative | Funds + cos missing from whitelist |
| Music / media tech with Memphis HQ | Baseline creative-tech thesis | **No profiles** |
| MB Ventures / Mid-South seed vehicles | Local check-writers in founder chatter | **No `/fund/` pages** |

### How to use this hub

1. Open [Memphis VC & startups](/vc/memphis) — expect empty match tables until coverage expands.
2. Use [/cities](/cities) when you need a denser metro.
3. Treat [Stord](/startup/stord) as **Atlanta**, not Memphis.
4. Shortlist national GPs on [/directory](/directory) by thesis, not by fake local density.

### Related reading

- [Memphis city hub](/vc/memphis)
- [All cities](/cities)
- [Atlanta startups we cover 2026](/atlanta-startups-we-cover-2026)
- [Directory](/directory)