The Richmond Venture Forum honored 13 local businesses at its annual RVA Companies to Watch event on Wednesday.
Richmond’s newest “Companies to Watch”
Startups
Salon’s style suits Richmond
A salon started in a one-room office in Carytown has expanded to a 2,100-square-foot space in Short Pump, and the owners have their sights set on more locations.
Entrepreneur finds a good fit with VCU
Shockoe Denim, a custom jeans company, plans to open this week in Shockoe Slip with three design students on staff.
Entrepreneur jumps in with both feet
An online business focused on minimalist footwear is up and running in its new Richmond headquarters.
Entrepreneurs, due east
A new website is putting Virginia startups on the map — literally.
Taxi service cuts its drive-thru route
BioRide, a local taxi service that runs its fleet on biodiesel, will no longer have to stop by dozens of restaurants to pick up used cooking oil.
Zero to startup in 54 hours
An event that gives budding entrepreneurs one weekend to develop a business plan is making its way to Richmond.
A second splash of orange
After barely a year in business, CarLotz has a new location up and running.
Richmond’s other tubing scene
A local company is making high-end bags and purses from some unusual fabric.
The self-cleaning countertop
Richmond-based Cupron has more than just germ fighting socks up its sleeve.