After a test run in Richmond, a local on-demand car rental startup has rebranded and pinned its first stop in North Chesterfield.
On-demand car rental app launches in Chesterfield
Startups
Chesterfield dance studio scores $10,000 at pitch contest
A Southside dance studio took home the grand prize Wednesday afternoon at the inaugural UnitedHealthcare Community Care Award pitch contest.
Finalists make their case in new Richmond pitch event
One of the nation’s largest health insurers is giving a handful of local companies eight minutes each for their chance at a $10,000 shot in the arm.
Little-known state incentive aims to reward small biz boosters
The Virginia Small Business Finance Authority is pushing the use of a fund designed to provide a partial return for those who help provide equity for small businesses.
Local startup takes a crack at the cellphone market
The sound of a dropped cell phone hitting the pavement or splashing into a toilet is music to the ears of a recently launched local startup.
Party planning firm rebrands, launches new website
With a new name and website, a Richmond-based startup intends to capture new business both inside and outside the metro Richmond area.
From pitch to pitch: Kickers teammates start app for small businesses
The players pivoted to a mobile marketing platform for small businesses, to send notifications to followers and build loyalty programs.
Local startup wants to be the ‘Airbnb of stuff’
Dubbed the “AirBnb of stuff,” the startup will allow people to rent out their non-real estate items – from lawnmowers to stereo speakers – all for a small daily or hourly fee.
PartyRVA readies for national expansion
PartyRVA, an 18-month-old online party planning platform, has raised enough capital to fund its next phase of growth – going national.
Buskey goes big in Scott’s Addition
An upstart local booze maker is making an investment to double its capacity less than three months after opening in Richmond’s thirstiest neighborhood.