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§ 01The Company Directory

Every Virginia startup, in one directory.

A working list of startups operating in the commonwealth, with ecosystem organizations available as separate views. Search, sort, filter — submit additions anytime.

#CompanySectorStageFoundedDescriptionRegion
001
Acumen Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments.
Biotech1996Pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments.CVL
002
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
003
BUILT Biotechnologies
Regenerative DNA Assembly process for DNA synthesis and manufacturing-as-a-service.
BiotechSeed2021Regenerative DNA Assembly process for DNA synthesis and manufacturing-as-a-service.CVL
004
Cerillo, Llc
Cerillo, Llc is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based company.
Biotech2016Cerillo, Llc is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based company.CVL
005
CvilleBioHub member: Diffuse Bio
Generative AI for protein and small-molecule design.
BiotechPre-seed2023Generative AI for protein and small-molecule design.CVL
006
HemoShear Therapeutics
Human-relevant disease models for rare metabolic diseases and pharma partnerships.
BiotechSeries B2008Human-relevant disease models for rare metabolic diseases and pharma partnerships.CVL
007
Hyperion Bio
Single-cell sequencing instruments and reagents (UVA spinout).
BiotechSeed2022Single-cell sequencing instruments and reagents (UVA spinout).CVL
008
Lumacyte
Lumacyte is a Virginia-based company focusing on rapid label-free single cell analysis.
BiotechLumacyte is a Virginia-based company focusing on rapid label-free single cell analysis.CVL
009
Rivus Pharmaceuticals
Rivus Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to improving cardio-metabolic health by developing controlled metabolic accelerators (CMAs) that address the underlying metabolic risk factors for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.
BiotechSeries B2019Rivus Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to improving cardio-metabolic health by developing controlled metabolic accelerators (CMAs) that address the underlying metabolic risk factors for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity.CVL
010
TearSolutions
Developing therapies for dry eye disease.
BiotechDeveloping therapies for dry eye disease.CVL