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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10Pearls
10Pearls is a mobile app and software development company that specializes in apps, web applications, and enterprise solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)—200410Pearls is a mobile app and software development company that specializes in apps, web applications, and enterprise solutions.NoVA→
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10x National Security
A Defense Technology and Government Contractor
Cloud Management—2024A Defense Technology and Government ContractorNoVA→
003
12New.AI
AI-Agents for Compliance, Procurement, Finance and Security.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)—2023AI-Agents for Compliance, Procurement, Finance and Security.NoVA→
004
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→
005
1787fp
Personal finance software as a service.
Fintech—2016Personal finance software as a service.NoVA→
006
247Solar
247Solar offers a complete solution for high-temperature, modular solar power with overnight storage.
Energy—2015247Solar offers a complete solution for high-temperature, modular solar power with overnight storage.NoVA→
007
3Pillar Global
Technology, software, and web development company.
Software—2006Technology, software, and web development company.VA→
008
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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9Lenses
9Lenses is a Customer Advisory Platform that drives revenue by turning B2B Growth Teams into trusted advisors.
Enterprise Software—20109Lenses is a Customer Advisory Platform that drives revenue by turning B2B Growth Teams into trusted advisors.NoVA→
011
Absurd Snacks
Absurd Snacks is a seller of beans and seeds snack foods.
E-Commerce—2022Absurd Snacks is a seller of beans and seeds snack foods.SWVA→
012
ACADEMI
ACADEMI is a global provider of training with supporting logistics and complex program management services.
Consulting—1997ACADEMI is a global provider of training with supporting logistics and complex program management services.NoVA→
013
AccessVR
AccessVR develops and delivers VR experiences in minutes through an immersive learning platform.
Information Technology—2020AccessVR develops and delivers VR experiences in minutes through an immersive learning platform.SHEN→
014
Acentra Health
Acentra Health is a provider of clinical services and technological solutions to government healthcare organizations.
Health Care—1994Acentra Health is a provider of clinical services and technological solutions to government healthcare organizations.NoVA→
015
Actionstep
Actionstep is a legal practice management software to organize legal work, drive collaboration, and simplify admin.
Information Technology—2004Actionstep is a legal practice management software to organize legal work, drive collaboration, and simplify admin.RVA→
016
Activation Capital
Activation Capital is an anchor for the knowledge-based innovation and entrepreneurial community.
BiotechnologyCoworking1993Activation Capital is an anchor for the knowledge-based innovation and entrepreneurial community.RVA→
017
ActiveNav
ActiveNav is the data privacy and governance software provider and innovator of DMaaS (Data Mapping as a Service.)
Big Data—2008ActiveNav is the data privacy and governance software provider and innovator of DMaaS (Data Mapping as a Service.)NoVA→
018
Acumen Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments.
Biotech—1996Pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments.CVL→
019
Adial Pharmaceuticals
Adial Pharmaceuticals develops prescription medications for addiction and related disorders.
Addiction Treatment—2010Adial Pharmaceuticals develops prescription medications for addiction and related disorders.CVL→
020
Adjacent Health
Adjacent Health Solutions LLC offers teleneurology and other virtual clinical services to hospitals.
Health Care—2023Adjacent Health Solutions LLC offers teleneurology and other virtual clinical services to hospitals.HR→
021
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→
022
Advanced Aircraft Company
Advanced Aircraft Company is a manufacturer of vertical take off and landing aircrafts.
Aerospace—2017Advanced Aircraft Company is a manufacturer of vertical take off and landing aircrafts.HR→
023
Advanced Solutions International
Software for associations and nonprofits.
SoftwareSeries B—Software for associations and nonprofits.NoVA→
024
Advantia Health
Advantia Health provides medical services focused on women's healthcare and reproductive wellness.
Health Care—2014Advantia Health provides medical services focused on women's healthcare and reproductive wellness.NoVA→
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AdvisorFinder
AdvisorFinder is a digital platform that connects individuals, couples, and business owners with financial advisors tailored to their goals.
Advice—2022AdvisorFinder is a digital platform that connects individuals, couples, and business owners with financial advisors tailored to their goals.HR→