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
001
Card Isle
On-demand greeting-card kiosks for grocery and floral retail.
CommerceSeries A2014On-demand greeting-card kiosks for grocery and floral retail.SWVA→
002
Carlotz
Carlotz is a Richmond, Virginia-based company founded in 2011 by Aaron Montgomery.
Commerce—2011Carlotz is a Richmond, Virginia-based company founded in 2011 by Aaron Montgomery.RVA→
003
Chelfie
LIVE feedback app for apparel powered by deep learning and computer vision.
Commerce—2015LIVE feedback app for apparel powered by deep learning and computer vision.NoVA→
004
Framebridge
Custom framing startup with $67M+ raised. 750 employees, 500 in manufacturing across four facilities. 40+ retail locations. Raised from T. Rowe Price, NEA, Revolution Ventures.
Commerce—2014Custom framing startup with $67M+ raised. 750 employees, 500 in manufacturing across four facilities. 40+ retail locations. Raised from T. Rowe Price, NEA, Revolution Ventures.VA→
005
GlobalWorx
Company in the retail fast-moving consumer goods industry.
Commerce—2004Company in the retail fast-moving consumer goods industry.RVA→
006
Invaluable
Online marketplace for fine art, antiques and collectibles.
Commerce—2008Online marketplace for fine art, antiques and collectibles.HR→
007
Poppy Flowers
On-demand premium flower delivery (acquired by 1-800-Flowers in 2024 but Cville ops persist).
Commerce—2016On-demand premium flower delivery (acquired by 1-800-Flowers in 2024 but Cville ops persist).CVL→
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Recurate
Full-service recommerce partner enabling used product P2P market on e-commerce stores.
Commerce——Full-service recommerce partner enabling used product P2P market on e-commerce stores.VA→