Startups

Lotz more cars

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Richmond-based consignment car dealer CarLotz crossed the river and leased its second location after a year in business.

Monday Q&A: I left my heart in Richmond

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Richmond Trolley Company, the venture behind the old-fashioned red trolley cars you’ve probably seen cruising Richmond recently, has hosted some big-name riders.

A new way to keep current

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A local software engineer and his college buddy have launched a startup to make business run a little smoother for contractors.

Student pitchers get some relief

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Five teams made their best pitches Monday in the final round of the University of Richmond’s annual business competition.

From doodles to dollars

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Annie Ward Love launched her business, Love Lines, with a line of note cards and prints while she was in middle school.

Used cars, new capital

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CarLotz, a used car consignment concept that’s almost a year old, closed this week on a $1.5 million round of financing.

Paintbrushes and Pinot

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A Richmond entrepreneur is going to test the theory that artists do their best work after a few drinks.

A bright idea

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Gail Baker has sewn her way from hobbyist to business owner.

Right as rain

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A Richmond startup is aimed at the woman who prefers not to resemble Paddington Bear or the Gorton’s fisherman when she steps into a thunderstorm.