The Scott’s Addition-based firm, which builds software and hardware to remotely monitor hydroponic farms, got a $1 million grant and $3 million in a capital raise.
Tech startup Babylon Micro-Farms harvests $4M for market expansion
Startups
Local chemist launching online paint brand in Manchester
Niki Lowry started ChemCove Consulting in 2018, and it will supply the paint for her new direct-to-consumer Hound Paint Co.
Richmond startup Naborforce raises $2M to fuel market expansion
The Uber-like service that connects contractors with elderly people plans to add Maryland and another Virginia city by the end of the year.
Richmond entrepreneur cracks open a new beer cooler insulation company
The latest venture from Todd Curan, CEO of local sportswear company XII Brands, is Cazie Cooler, which makes a koozie-like covering for 12-packs.
Richmond-based gene therapy device maker gets $18M infusion
The funding round will help GPB Scientific roll out its Curate cell processing system, which it markets as being more efficient and cost-effective than existing methods.
Tuk-tuk startup is on a roll as Richmonders venture out again
RVATukTuk, which offers tours and rides on the electric-powered, three-wheeled open-air vehicles, is getting busier each month and needs more drivers.
Local startup takes aim at automated stock trading market with new app
Ayrro acts as an add-on to guide transactions made on Robinhood and users can pay a fee to access another user’s algorithm.
Startup’s app puts price of odd jobs in hands of posters, not contractors
Two local entrepreneurs just launched Azzida, which is designed with a twist to compete with on-demand jobs sites like TaskRabbit and Handy.
UVA alums expect money to pour in as they uncork fine wine investment service
Vint has SEC approvals for its first offering — a $46,000 collection of 24 bottles primarily from California’s Screaming Eagle Winery.
Online home goods operation tries out pop-up storefront in Richmond
The owner is an interior designer who moved here from Cleveland with a passion for dinner parties.