“We’re kind of in the bull’s eye of COVID across our business sectors. People aren’t in offices and we can’t do catering,” said co-owner Scott Halloran.
Pandemic Pivot: Vending and catering company launches ghost kitchen
Startups
Wine Stork delivery service is Richmond entrepreneurs’ new baby
A local hip-hop artist, a bowling alley owner and a hotel veteran teamed up to launch the business this month.
Truetimber Arborists sprouts play equipment offshoot using felled trees
The owners are aiming for zero waste by having a sister company build tree swings and ziplines out of the timber it collects when it removes trees.
New brewery, winery and meadery to open under one roof in Chester
The owners of Three Leg Run hope to have a leg up on their competition by making and selling three types of alcohol.
Credit card startup Mission Lane adds more space in Scott’s Addition
The company is taking 4,500 square feet at 1406 Belleville St., which is a door down from its 20,000-square-foot office at 1504 Belleville St.
Richmond startup roundup for 2020: New concepts for coronavirus challenges
The COVID-19 outbreak provided plenty of opportunity for entrepreneurs to address the range of problems that came with it.
Richmond-based online marketplace for small retailers adds home delivery
Lokii, which launched in March, has rolled out a delivery service for select stores on its app and website.
Gather opens new Midlothian coworking space with room for 400 members
The three-floor office features flexible floor plans that can be carved up into custom suites for company groups of up to 50 people.
Shockoe Bottom tele-health company fuels expansion with $250K capital raise
AnswersNow, which offers app-based, virtual therapy for autistic adults and children, plans to serve patients in five to seven more states by next summer.
Richmond VC, private equity firms cash out on tech investments
Harbert Growth Partners benefited from stellar timing and Blue Heron Capital anticipated the rise of telehealth.