With an investment from three well-known businessmen’s firm in the bag, a firm that facilitates capital raises online is working on its own fundraising efforts.
Startups
Nonprofit dishes out $100K to local startups
An annual program to fund and guide startups has chosen this year’s participants, which each receive a $20,000 check, a course in building their businesses, and an opportunity to pitch to investors.
Juice startup spilling over into first storefront
A cold-pressed juice company is launching its first shop in a West End shopping center, and it will also have a popular food truck’s fare on its menu.
Snowboarders chase apparel startup success
A nickname for a group of snowboarders has given rise to a new apparel startup that hopes to hit the slopes in full force this winter season.
New apparel brand hoisting its flag
A real estate agent has launched a new apparel line to celebrate the American woman, and the brand recently made an appearance at a Carytown shop.
After firm’s sale, CFO strikes up new gig
A $22 million deal put a local tech company under new ownership. And the firm’s CFO decided to strike out on his own, recently launching a consulting startup for small and mid-sized businesses.
With green light from FAA, drone startup takes flight
Armed with 10 camera-equipped drones, a startup is taking off into national airspace and diving into the recent trend surrounding the high-tech flying vehicles.
VCU senior concocts crowdfunded startup
A student and technician at a Chesterfield research lab has created a recipe for an all-natural product for horse owners that drew $17,000 in online funding. And now she and the lab are hoping to take the business another step further.
3-D printing startup takes shape in the Fan
After a few years of running an online store, a Boston couple relocated to Richmond to launch a brick-and-mortar location for their 3-D printing business.
Student loan labyrinth poses new path for entrepreneur
After selling off his ice business, Richmond entrepreneur Mark Resnick turned his energy toward tackling a much bigger industry: student loan debt.