Henrico County-based TemperPack Technologies plans to open two more manufacturing plants and launch new products.
Local packaging firm closes on $140M capital raise to fund expansion
Startups
Startup that makes amputee clothing moving headquarters to Richmond
No Limbits was founded in Iowa but was part of Lighthouse Labs’ fall 2021 accelerator class. It will be featured in an April episode of “Shark Tank.”
Regency mall next stop for Short Pump Town Center kids train operators
Two friends noticed the Short Pump kids train stopped running during the pandemic, so they launched PlayRVA to reopen it and give rides at other malls.
Richmond establishes technology zone, raises BPOL tax exemption threshold
It took two and a half years, but Richmond now has a citywide technology zone. The specific benefits of that zone, however, still remain in the works. The Richmond City Council this week finally approved an amendment to the city code establishing a technology zone across the city. First proposed by Councilmember Andreas Addison in… Read more »
Drone attachment startup elevates sales effort with $350K capital raise
Ashland-based Linebird will use the funds primarily for marketing and product research.
Local startup that offers software for nonprofits closes $825K capital raise
Humanitru is using the funds to expand its team as it seeks to make further inroads with museums, humane societies and community colleges.
Local private equity firm exits 2 deals, invests in 3 new companies
Blue Heron Capital got positive returns on PresenceLearning and Verisma, and put money into Cloudtamer, Aware and Shiftmed.
Startup roundup: Richmond’s entrepreneurs were busy in 2021
The budding marijuana industry spurred several ventures, and Scott’s Addition continued to attract businesses.
Dust settles on new woodworking studio near Scott’s Addition
The Workbench RVA opened in November at 1105 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., offering access to tools, equipment and workspace.
It’s no pipe dream: Entrepreneurs launch bong cleaning service
Bong Butler plans to cash in on the legalization of recreational marijuana by removing residue from the devices used to smoke it.