Dozens of entrepreneurs pinged their Uber apps to meet with funders and angel investors in a 15-minute vehicle ride around the metro as part of the ride-sharing company’s UberPitch service at the Richmond Technology Council’s (RichTech) all-day event at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market in Shockoe Bottom.
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New pitch contest giving startups the stage
Aiming for young companies without any previous competition wins, a longtime business mentorship program is accepting applications for its first pitch contest that will give out cash and free office space.
Entrepreneurs – and investors – pitch ideas at Lighthouse Labs
The six companies participating in the annual Lighthouse Labs mentorship program made their pitches last night, and two investors also revealed plans to make finding funding easier for startups.
Nonprofit revamps office fundraising pitch
With help from a local marketing firm, the local chapter of United Way is rolling out an updated approach to its annual workplace fundraising campaign.
Pitch contest gives $22k boost to startups
Party planners and coders took home the top prizes at the Greater Richmond Chamber’s fourth annual startup competition on Tuesday.
Builder pitches 260 homes for Wyndham area
As Henrico County’s supply of developable land decreases, a builder is turning to a large plot near a topped-off landfill for its next project.
Firm’s pitch comes through loud and clear
Two capital raises in the past six months have an upstart local biotech firm feeling flush.
Baseball pitch gets a little marketing love
When Mayor Dwight Jones was ready to make public his plan for a ballpark development in Shockoe Bottom, some local groups wanted to inject a little love into the pitch.
Student hooks judges with business pitch
A University of Richmond student reeled in a winner Monday.
Startup creates high-tech pitching coach
A nine-month-old local startup is looking to make sales pitches more high tech.