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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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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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→
004
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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Ario
Augmented-reality work instructions for manufacturing, construction and field operations.
IndustrialSeries A2018Augmented-reality work instructions for manufacturing, construction and field operations.HR→
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AVID LLC
Aerospace startup disruptive to international, commercial, & military markets.
Aerospace——Aerospace startup disruptive to international, commercial, & military markets.HR→
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bcause
bcause develops and provides internet-based global financial market solutions for the rapidly growing digital currency ecosystem.
Fintech——bcause develops and provides internet-based global financial market solutions for the rapidly growing digital currency ecosystem.HR→
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Beatgig
Beatgig is a startup based in Hampton Roads.
Software——Beatgig is a startup based in Hampton Roads.HR→
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BNNT Materials
Manufactures BNNTs for scientific investigations, commercial product R&D, and commercial products.
Materials——Manufactures BNNTs for scientific investigations, commercial product R&D, and commercial products.HR→
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Bookelicious
Bookelicious is a startup based in Hampton Roads.
Software——Bookelicious is a startup based in Hampton Roads.HR→
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Cardboard
Cardboard is a startup based in Hampton Roads.
Software——Cardboard is a startup based in Hampton Roads.HR→
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Chowcall
Chowcall is a startup based in Hampton Roads.
Software——Chowcall is a startup based in Hampton Roads.HR→
013
Commonhouse
Commonhouse is a startup based in Hampton Roads.
Software——Commonhouse is a startup based in Hampton Roads.HR→
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Covue Inc.
Global technical services company providing after-sales service support solutions and infrastructure exclusively to medical and biotechnology device manufacturers.
Health——Global technical services company providing after-sales service support solutions and infrastructure exclusively to medical and biotechnology device manufacturers.HR→
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Decisive Point Studio companies
Defense and dual-use studio companies operating from 757 Collab Norfolk.
Defense—2021Defense and dual-use studio companies operating from 757 Collab Norfolk.HR→