A local venture capital firm was one of five investors that raised a total of nearly $7 million for a NoVa-based prepared meal delivery company.
Startups
Digital music platform powers down streaming service
A music streaming service that picked up some local recognition after setting up shop in Richmond last year has turned down the volume, at least temporarily.
Train conductor changes tracks with scruff-styling startup
Following his recovery from cancer, a freshly minted — and bearded — entrepreneur is trying his hand at the manscaping market.
Capital One pays $1.8M for future Shockoe Bottom incubator
The credit card giant has opened its wallet to buy a downtown building and back the area’s startups, one of which has already signed on as a tenant.
Ride-sharing app finds way around DMV obstacle
After a hitting a legal speed bump last year that threatened its ability to do business in its home state, a Richmond-based ride-sharing startup has gotten the green light from the General Assembly.
Party planning firm launches second capital raise
The startup’s most recent funding round comes on the heels of a $150,000 capital raise, as well as financial awards from a local accelerator and a startup competition.
Is this thing on? Startup teaches tech to older generation
A mother-son duo is flipping the script on traditional tutoring, as it sends millennials to teach older generations how to be tech savvy.
Former Spider’s startup aims to be the ‘anti-Groupon’
A new mobile marketing startup is targeting a lush market in Richmond: hungry college students.
Midlothian couple adds spice to startup food market
A local couple’s time on the Outer Banks was the inspiration for the latest iteration of Richmonders turning a personal recipe into a business venture.
‘Hoarders’ star makes room for new Richmond startup
Richmond native Matt Paxton is putting his skills to the test with a new venture that helps de-clutter and manage the estates of the recently deceased.