Martin to give $2M to area small businesses

Local entrepreneur and venture capital investor Charlie Martin is setting aside up to $2 million to help struggling small businesses in the Nashville area get through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Martin, who has through Martin Ventures backed Hashed Health, Contessa Health and Trilliant Health among others, is taking applications for his Caring for 615 grants via a website. Applicants must have 25 employees or fewer and provide some detailed financial information to be considered.