Weeks after graduating from Lighthouse Labs, a transportation tech startup has caught a ride with GRTC as it goes live in its home market.
Startups
UR worker’s side gig looks to be the ‘Uber for returns’
A new local startup is looking to capitalize on ill-fitting sweaters, unneeded socks and other unwanted gifts heading back to stores this holiday season.
Health tech startup launches Airbnb-style doctor’s visits
A local firm that built a reputation as the “Uber of blood draws” is expanding its offerings and taking a cue from another well-known tech company.
Capital One sprinkles extra cash on local accelerator grads
A crop of startups got a taste of the shark tank as they pitched to one of the region’s corporate giants in a bid for $15,000 in grants.
Meal-planning startup hits the ground in Richmond
As the local food delivery market grows more competitive, a new-to-town tech firm has its eye on your grocery list.
Startup’s sexual harassment suit settled
Less than four weeks after being accused by a former employee of sex discrimination, a fast-growing local health tech company has settled the lawsuit.
Startup centers in on jam space for casual musicians
A new local venture is raising capital to provide a permanent place for music-minded people to connect and play together.
Mobile, solar-powered garden wins $10,000 in pitch contest
One of Richmond’s most famous gardens added some extra green this week.
Father-son pair launches new iteration of homebrew hydrometer
A year after rescuing a startup that was on the fritz, a local duo has rebranded the company’s flagship product which caters to homebrewers.
Urgent care on wheels rolling into Richmond
Fresh off an eight-figure capital raise and lured in part by one of the big local names in healthcare, a Denver startup is preparing for a River City road trip.