Party planners and coders took home the top prizes at the Greater Richmond Chamber’s fourth annual startup competition on Tuesday.
Startups
Therapy concept floats into Short Pump
A Hanover couple is bringing a new type of therapy – floating in a 200-gallon tank of salt water – to the Richmond area with a location in Short Pump.
New CEO takes keys to biodiesel car startup
A new chief executive is taking the wheel of a for-hire car service that runs its vehicles on used restaurant grease. And the company’s new driver has plans to boost its fleet, services and capital.
Local startup gets a big shot from AOL founder
During a quick stop in Richmond, a traveling investor made a quantifiable economic impact on Monday, giving away $100,000 to an upstart West End financial firm.
Startup tackling yard work with website, app
Two former neighbors are taking on spring chores with an Uber-like mentality – they’ve launched a website that connects people in need of lawn care with those willing to do the work.
Web startup for truckers pushing onto new platform
A web review startup for the trucking industry is ramping up its operations with a new partnership and a $2 million capital goal.
Onions and mushrooms sweep VCU startup contest
VCU’s annual startup pitch competition wrapped up last week, and an onion-chopping device and Scott’s Addition mushroom farm took home the top prizes.
CarLotz hits the accelerator
The used car company opened a new location in Virginia Beach this month and has big plans to expand its concept across the country.
Fast, healthy eating drives food delivery startup
What started as bringing lunch in to co-workers has developed into a meal delivery service whose founder hopes to capitalize on a growing trend in the industry.
West End startup zaps unwanted tats
A new shop in the West End is cashing in on regrettable spring break decisions and bad breakups with a tattoo removal and skin care service.