A Richmond-based company known for its barefoot-mimicking athletic footwear is dipping its toes outside the gym.
Local footwear startup stepping into casual shoe market
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Uber-inspired companionship service for seniors expands beyond region
A local tech company that matches seniors with companions has made the jump outside the Richmond market after a recent investment round.
Beer here: Local homebrew startup lands licensing deal
As it looks to go into capital-raising mode, a local homebrew equipment startup has struck a deal with an industry giant.
The best of Richmond’s startup scene 2019
Richmond startups spent plenty of time at the negotiating table in 2019, with loads of capital raises and other deals struck as the decade wraps up.
Richmond packaging startup finishes $13M capital raise
Fresh off expansions both locally and in the desert, a local packaging startup has hauled in eight figures’ worth of new capital.
Local ice cream startup hungry for more investor money
O’My Dairy Free Gelato was founded in Richmond by food industry veterans from Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods and General Mills. The company is amid a $745,000 capital raise.
Local startup peddles metal business cards
“Unlike a paper card that’s just an afterthought, every single time you hand someone a metal card, when you have that second conversation, they remember it,” said Ryan Leach, co-founder of Lux Metal Card.
‘Everyone turns around and looks at ’em’: Tuk-tuks roll out in Richmond
First came the electric scooters. Now electric tuk-tuks have arrived in Richmond.
C-ville social club starts $3.5 million capital raise as work continues on Richmond outpost
The Charlottesville social club that’s building a new multistory location in downtown Richmond is looking to bring in some extra cash.
Some scooter companies pump the brakes on Richmond rollout
While two electric scooter rental companies are up and running in Richmond, two other competitors have slowed their roll, citing city regulations.