Build. Invest. Scale.Human-centered venture.
We back exceptional founders and help acquire ROI faster—from zero to traction—with product engineering, smart capital, and GTM support.
- Aligned with founders
- Faster to MVP
- Operator‑led support
Build. Invest. Scale.Human-centered venture.
We back exceptional founders and help acquire ROI faster—from zero to traction—with product engineering, smart capital, and GTM support.
- Aligned with founders
- Faster to MVP
- Operator‑led support
Market Focus
Vertical expertise across healthcare, legal, enterprise SaaS, and the public sector.
Clinical operations, remote monitoring, and competency platforms that improve outcomes and compliance.
Workflow, billing automation, and learning tools for modern practices and bar organizations.
Software products that scale—from scheduling engines to vertical CRMs and portfolio analytics.
Civic, justice, and education solutions that serve mission‑critical institutions and their users.
About Us
As Nashville grows and evolves, so does DevDigital/Kernel Equity. Kernel (launched in early 2017) celebrates the key role technology plays in innovation. We try to embody the overlap where technology and innovation create, develop and deliver ‘what’s next.’
Whether you are a small company trying to break through the clutter, an investor looking for the next great idea, or an advisor helping companies reach their potential, think of Kernel.
We are known for fast, high-quality, low-cost technology development. We also bring strategy insights, street smarts and sales help as appropriate. Our leaders have been around the block. We eagerly team with founders, VCs and Private Equity, academia, innovation centers, design thinkers, makers, agile and lean facilitators, branding gurus, etc.
If you want to work hard, you know what you are great at (and not), and you are fun to be around, we want to meet you. Let’s find a way to work together on a newsworthy cause. Maybe, instead of watching Nashville’s growth, we can be a catalyst for it.
Kernel – an equity firm, not just a fund
Our Approach
We combine engineering, capital, and operating experience to turn focus into traction.
Fast, high‑quality product engineering with pragmatic roadmaps and rapid release cycles.
Smart capital plus operational support—founder‑first structures and aligned incentives.
Go‑to‑market, sales enablement, and partnerships to reach breakeven efficiently.
Find the Kernel—clarify the core value, prioritize, and eliminate noise.
Ready to find your Kernel?
Let's explore how we can help you build, invest, and scale—together.