A local insurance startup aimed at outdoor enthusiasts is gradually making its way east as it plans a launch in its home state.
Shockoe Bottom startup offers insurance for the adventurous set
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Florida-based coworking chain readies Richmond outpost
A national coworking brand with more than a dozen shared office spaces around the country is putting the finishing touches on its first Virginia location, in Scott’s Addition.
Lyft parks drivers’ lounge in Jackson Ward
On the same day it filed an initial public offering, a Silicon Valley-based ride-share giant also established a brick-and-mortar presence in Richmond.
Coworking venue to land in Rocketts Landing
Kumbaya Space, a new coworking concept, will have the usual coworking amenities as well as help with accounting, HR, marketing and a yoga room.
Local startup OccasionGenius evolves, sells off an arm
As it pivots its business model, a well-funded Richmond startup has sold part of itself to another local operator.
Area crypto startup purchases peer
A young local startup has dropped some coin to acquire a fellow cryptocurrency firm.
Lime preps for Richmond scooter rollout
With its path cleared by a recent City Council vote, at least one electric scooter operator is readying for its Richmond debut.
Area startup powering guitar pedalboard prototype
After hashing out the idea aboard one of their boats, a couple of local guitar enthusiasts are looking to make waves of another sort – soundwaves included – with their musician-minded invention.
Crowded road ahead for city bike share program
As regulations to legalize dockless electric scooters and bicycles in Richmond make their way through City Hall, questions remain as to the effectiveness and fate of the city’s own bike share program.
Up and away: The best of Richmond’s startup scene 2018
This busy year was one of openings, arrivals, investments and acquisitions for Richmond-area startups, with a popular scooter-share company attempting to launch overnight on Richmond streets.