A working list of startups operating in the commonwealth, with ecosystem organizations available as separate views. Search, sort, filter — submit additions anytime.
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#Company↑SectorStageFoundedDescriptionRegion
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1717 Innovation Center
Richmond hub run by Activation Capital. Coworking, wet labs, and event space in Shockoe Bottom.
CoworkingCoworking2018Richmond hub run by Activation Capital. Coworking, wet labs, and event space in Shockoe Bottom.RVA→
002
1787fp
Personal finance software as a service.
Fintech—2016Personal finance software as a service.NoVA→
003
3Pillar Global
Technology, software, and web development company.
Software—2006Technology, software, and web development company.VA→
004
757 Accelerate
Hampton Roads accelerator backing scalable startups in defense, maritime, and beyond. Three-month residency in Norfolk.
AcceleratorsAccelerators2018Hampton Roads accelerator backing scalable startups in defense, maritime, and beyond. Three-month residency in Norfolk.HR→
Reference: 54 startups across 8 cohorts; raised $100M+ collectively (>$20M in 2024).
Software—2018Reference: 54 startups across 8 cohorts; raised $100M+ collectively (>$20M in 2024).HR→
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Acumen Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments.
Biotech—1996Pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments.CVL→
007
Adlumin
Cloud-native SIEM built exclusively for financial institutions to help manage evolving threats and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
Cybersecurity——Cloud-native SIEM built exclusively for financial institutions to help manage evolving threats and cybersecurity compliance requirements.NoVA→
008
Advanced Solutions International
Software for associations and nonprofits.
SoftwareSeries B—Software for associations and nonprofits.NoVA→
009
AeroFarms
AeroFarms is a vertical farming company that grows nutrient-dense microgreens.
Agtech—2004AeroFarms is a vertical farming company that grows nutrient-dense microgreens.SoVA→
010
Agile Rebuilt
Restoration & rebuild services; Inc. 5000 honoree (1,825% growth in 2024).
LegaltechBootstrapped2017Restoration & rebuild services; Inc. 5000 honoree (1,825% growth in 2024).NoVA→
011
AgroSpheres
AgBiotech developing novel delivery system for safer, more effective pesticide delivery using Minicell bioparticle technology. 25+ employees.
BiotechSeries B2016AgBiotech developing novel delivery system for safer, more effective pesticide delivery using Minicell bioparticle technology. 25+ employees.CVL→
012
Aireon
Space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) for global air traffic surveillance.
Aerospace——Space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) for global air traffic surveillance.NoVA→
013
Airside Mobile
Travel identity and biometrics platform.
Cybersecurity—2009Travel identity and biometrics platform.NoVA→
014
Akiak Technology
Alaskan tribal-owned IT consultancy delivering AI-driven digital transformation and cyber.
AI—2016Alaskan tribal-owned IT consultancy delivering AI-driven digital transformation and cyber.NoVA→
015
Allocore
Allocore powers the leading government loans, grants, and fraud prevention programs with a unified platform built for efficiency and security.
Fintech——Allocore powers the leading government loans, grants, and fraud prevention programs with a unified platform built for efficiency and security.NoVA→
016
Alphataraxia
An energy-focused quantitative investment management group focusing on data-centric investment strategies in today's energy markets.
Fintech——An energy-focused quantitative investment management group focusing on data-centric investment strategies in today's energy markets.NoVA→
017
AMP
Applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste.
Climate——Applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste.HR→
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ANRA Technologies
ANRA Technologies is an international provider of end-to-end solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators and airspace managers.
Aerospace—2015ANRA Technologies is an international provider of end-to-end solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators and airspace managers.NoVA→
019
AnswersNow
AnswersNow is a healthcare company founded in 2017.
Health—2017AnswersNow is a healthcare company founded in 2017.RVA→
020
Antithesis
Autonomous software testing platform that finds bugs via deterministic simulation; spun out of FoundationDB team.
AISeries A2018Autonomous software testing platform that finds bugs via deterministic simulation; spun out of FoundationDB team.NoVA→
021
Apex Clean Energy
Develops, constructs, and operates utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities. Mission to accelerate shift to clean energy. 400+ employees.
ClimateSeries B2009Develops, constructs, and operates utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities. Mission to accelerate shift to clean energy. 400+ employees.CVL→
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Apptalyst
Apptalyst catalyzes innovation with custom mobile apps, IoT solutions, and digital marketing for scaling businesses.
Software——Apptalyst catalyzes innovation with custom mobile apps, IoT solutions, and digital marketing for scaling businesses.NoVA→
023
Arche XR
VR company for mental health treatment and psychological assessment.
Health——VR company for mental health treatment and psychological assessment.RVA→
024
Ardent
Digital freight forwarder focused on service level and making logistics more seamless.
Logistics——Digital freight forwarder focused on service level and making logistics more seamless.HR→
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Area 2 Farms
Indoor farm and subscription produce company.
Agtech——Indoor farm and subscription produce company.NoVA→