Two UR law graduates have launched a new online platform and app that allows people to pool their money and hire lobbyists for issues they care about.
UR law grads’ startup looks to foster lobbying for the rest of us
Startups
Local VC aims for $10M fund
A newly launched Shockoe Bottom venture capital firm has upped the ante on its first fund as it kicks off its initial investments.
Mayor’s proposal would give wings to dockless scooters
After hitting the brakes on a dockless scooter startup a few weeks ago, Richmond’s mayor is now looking to get them rolling again.
Like a good ‘nabor,’ new Richmond startup is there
Just as Uber gives nearly anyone with a car a chance to become a driver for a hire, a new local startup aims to give those with spare time a chance to make a buck by being a helpful neighbor.
Well-funded West Coast delivery startup expands into Richmond
Another on-demand national delivery company has arrived in the city, further heating up an already competitive market.
Newly minted Richmond ice cream brand inks Wegmans deal
A local gelato startup launched by alums of Ukrop’s and Altria has caught the attention of a major grocer just a few months after launching.
Richmond picked as test market for home buying app
Richmond’s residential real estate market has brought a UVA alum’s New England-based startup to town to test its new home buying app ahead of a planned national rollout.
City, Bird meet to discuss scooter regulations
A controversial electric scooter startup has taken some initial steps toward operating legally in the city, but it will have to go through City Council before it can drop more of its vehicles on Richmond’s sidewalks.
Boozy cupcake venture joins ice pop maker in Scott’s Addition
With a successful lobbying trip to the General Assembly behind it, a new booze-infused baked-goods shop has opened for business in the city.
Bird scooters scooped up; more swoop in
A West Coast scooter startup that took Richmond by surprise with an unannounced launch late last week appears to be flying in the face of the city’s rules.