Startups

Local startup is one to watch

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As the clock ticks on their fundraising campaign, Beth Morris and Kevin Lucci hope consumers will give their startup the time of day.

New startup contest narrows the field

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Seven Richmond startups have made it through to the next round of an inaugural pitch competition, including an online surfboard retailer, a roommate search service, a family gym and a shaving products brand.

DC entrepreneur to revive Fan spa property

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A Washington salon owner with several businesses around D.C. is picking up a vacant space on Main Street and plans to reopen the storefront with a hair salon and high-end barbershop.

Pet care startup outgrows Lakeside kennel

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Shortly after upgrading its outdoor space, a pet day care and boarding kennel is stretching out within its Lakeside facility and doubling its capacity.

Reservation startup hitches onto Uber’s success

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Hoping to fill a gap in on-demand ride hailing services, a group that includes two local Uber drivers is rolling out a complementary app that lets users reserve rides ahead of time and handpick drivers.

Cyclists open bike shop, market in Forest Hill

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A trio of cyclists recently opened a shop in Forest Hill — but alongside bikes and gears, they decided to throw in a dash of a small neighborhood market.

Hypnotist unveils brain-teasing escape room

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Zombies, ticking bombs and art thieves — these are the stories a local magician and hypnotist is using to build his puzzle-filled escape room business that opened last month.

The 2015 evolution of Richmond’s startups

This year saw several local companies champion the startup competition circuit, while brick-and-mortar newcomers set up shop and Hopewell laid the groundwork for its own small business hub.