Salsa, pretzels, cars, music and beer were just a few of the inspirations behind the array of startups that launched in 2014. And in addition to new businesses, a few of the companies we’ve covered in years past are picking up speed with capital raises, investors and expansions.
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Cidery squeezes into craft brew market
An entrepreneur is taking a crack at Richmond’s craft brew market and has his eye on Scott’s Addition to launch a hard cider business.
Startups test their wings
An array of entrepreneurs received months of coaching and $20,000 through a startup program. This week they took their pitches to the stage in front of investors and sponsors.
Backed by investor, bank plans capital comeback
With a deep-pocketed fail-safe in place, a local bank has devised a plan to raise a pile of cash in hopes of shoring up its capital cushion and keeping shareholders happy.
VCU basketball's new courts take shape
Just days ahead of a new VCU basketball season, construction is well under way at the school’s planned $25 million practice facility.
Property manager dives into development
A real estate management firm is using a prime piece of Fan real estate as its springboard into the development game.
Long-brewing apartment deal closes in Carver
A local real estate firm has added to its VCU-area apartment portfolio in an off-again, on-again deal that finally closed last week.
Investor moves to pour major cash into Village Bank
After a bank deal in Glen Allen, a former SEC attorney is pushing to acquire a quarter of the Midlothian-based bank’s shares in the middle of its turnaround campaign.
HDL sued for $84 million, accused of fraud
After news of a federal investigation came out in the Wall Street Journal, HDL is facing a lawsuit from a major insurer for alleged fraud and abuse of the insurance system.
City makes pricey promises to land Stone Brewing
Richmond officially won the battle for Stone Brewing on Thursday, but Stone’s decision to bring its massive operations here was helped along by a $33 million incentive from the city.