Startups

While embarking on a deck-building project, first-time homeowner Greg Vendetti relied heavily on borrowing neighbors’ tools, which gave him an idea for a new business. 

Grenova, which manufactures devices for the washing and recycling of plastic laboratory equipment, is in growth mode here and in Europe.

Aaron Montgomery and Will Boland have launched Henry, a web-based assessment service that gives homeowners an action plan for issues that might need to be fixed in their homes.

The startup that connects working moms with personal assistants to help with errands and parenting tasks, is looking to raise $750,000. Female investors have been the first to sign on.

The owner of River City Roll and Bar West is closing in on a $2 million capital raise for his dating app startup.

The 9-year-old Shockoe Bottom-based company, which sells management software to nonprofits, plans to use some of the funding to expand its AI tools and grow its headcount.

The company has installed its micro-farms in 40 states and five countries and its new leader said he’s looking forward to continued growth. 

The startup started selling its snack products in local stores like Stella’s Grocery and Libbie Market in early 2023 and is now in 165 locations across the country, including local Whole Foods, Kroger and Publix stores.

The Scott’s Addition-based business recently introduced its Galleri Lite Micro-Farm, a new iteration of its flagship Galleri Micro-Farm – an automated indoor vertical farm it introduced three years ago. 

Joye B. Moore’s pies may have captured the tastebuds of the sharks, but she ultimately walked home empty-handed from Friday’s “Shark Tank” episode.