Another national company has entered the increasingly crowded local market on the heels a hefty capital raise.
Startups
Tech startup moving downtown HQ to Scott’s Addition
A young company that provides payment processing products to businesses is relocating its home base to the redeveloped HandCraft building.
Microfarm startup wins pitch competition
A UVA-born venture focused on water-based gardening is set to sow more seeds after taking home $10,000.
Local JMU grad starts handmade pen company
Michael Hyland has turned a part-time passion into a full-time business as he starts to ship writing utensils from his Hanover workshop.
Local startup joins race for food delivery supremacy
As national brands face off in the local food delivery market, Richmonder Chris Chandler is convinced there’s room for one more competitor.
Funding en route for local insurance app startup
A pair of veteran entrepreneurs is looking to make shopping for car insurance more like shopping on Amazon – and raising a pile of cash to help them get there.
Church Hill startup launches insurance platform for freelancers
Born out of family ties to the insurance business, a new tech firm is looking to tap into the so-called “gig economy.”
Richmond firm raising $2M for restaurant software
One of the area’s youngest startups is filling its plate with some extra cash.
Young Guns: The best of Richmond’s startup scene for 2017
Richmond’s startup scene continued to develop this year, with some established players making moves and newcomers settling in.
Business incubator nearing completion in the Bottom
The future launch pad for a number of Richmond-area startups is coming right along on East Cary Street.