VAStartups
.org · est. 2026
Commonwealth of Virginia · Startup Atlas

The startup ecosystem of Virginia, mapped from Tidewater to the Blue Ridge.

A working directory of every company building in the commonwealth — paired with the capital, programs, and field-guide reading founders actually need on Monday morning.

449
Companies
4
Capital sources
7
Programs
7
Regions
By region468 tracked
  • Northern VirginiaNoVA194
  • Shenandoah ValleySHEN23
  • Richmond / FredericksburgRVA69
  • Central VirginiaCVL56
  • Southwest / New RiverSWVA29
  • Southern VirginiaSoVA14
  • Hampton Roads / CoastHR66
§ 01The Company Directory

Every company building in Virginia.

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

#CompanySectorStageFoundedDescriptionRegion
001
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Personal finance software as a service.
Personal Finance/SaaS2016Personal finance software as a service.NoVA
002
3Pillar Global
Technology, software, and web development company.
Software Development2006Technology, software, and web development company.VA
003
757 Accelerate Cohort 8/9 (multi-startup pipeline)
Reference: 54 startups across 8 cohorts; raised $100M+ collectively (>$20M in 2024).
Multi-sector2018Reference: 54 startups across 8 cohorts; raised $100M+ collectively (>$20M in 2024).HR
004
Acumen Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments.
Pharmaceuticals/Biotech1996Pharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments.CVL
005
Adlumin
Cloud-native SIEM built exclusively for financial institutions to help manage evolving threats and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
CybersecurityCloud-native SIEM built exclusively for financial institutions to help manage evolving threats and cybersecurity compliance requirements.NoVA
006
Advanced Solutions International
Software for associations and nonprofits.
SaaS / association managementSeries BSoftware for associations and nonprofits.NoVA
007
AeroFarms
AeroFarms is a vertical farming company that grows nutrient-dense microgreens.
Agtech2004AeroFarms is a vertical farming company that grows nutrient-dense microgreens.SoVA
008
Agile Rebuilt
Restoration & rebuild services; Inc. 5000 honoree (1,825% growth in 2024).
Construction / contractingBootstrapped2017Restoration & rebuild services; Inc. 5000 honoree (1,825% growth in 2024).NoVA
009
AgroSpheres
AgBiotech developing novel delivery system for safer, more effective pesticide delivery using Minicell bioparticle technology. 25+ employees.
AgTech / biologicalsSeries B2016AgBiotech developing novel delivery system for safer, more effective pesticide delivery using Minicell bioparticle technology. 25+ employees.CVL
010
Aireon
Space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) for global air traffic surveillance.
Space industrySpace-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) for global air traffic surveillance.NoVA
011
Airside Mobile
Travel identity and biometrics platform.
Travel/Biometrics/Identity2009Travel identity and biometrics platform.NoVA
012
Akiak Technology
Alaskan tribal-owned IT consultancy delivering AI-driven digital transformation and cyber.
AI / cybersecurity / GovTech2016Alaskan tribal-owned IT consultancy delivering AI-driven digital transformation and cyber.NoVA
013
Allocore
Allocore powers the leading government loans, grants, and fraud prevention programs with a unified platform built for efficiency and security.
FintechAllocore powers the leading government loans, grants, and fraud prevention programs with a unified platform built for efficiency and security.NoVA
014
Alphataraxia
An energy-focused quantitative investment management group focusing on data-centric investment strategies in today's energy markets.
Investment ManagementAn energy-focused quantitative investment management group focusing on data-centric investment strategies in today's energy markets.NoVA
015
AMP
Applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste.
GreentechApplying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste.HR
016
ANRA Technologies
ANRA Technologies is an international provider of end-to-end solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators and airspace managers.
Aerospace2015ANRA Technologies is an international provider of end-to-end solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators and airspace managers.NoVA
017
AnswersNow
AnswersNow is a healthcare company founded in 2017.
Health2017AnswersNow is a healthcare company founded in 2017.RVA
018
Antithesis
Autonomous software testing platform that finds bugs via deterministic simulation; spun out of FoundationDB team.
DevTools / AI software testingSeries A2018Autonomous software testing platform that finds bugs via deterministic simulation; spun out of FoundationDB team.NoVA
019
Apex Clean Energy
Develops, constructs, and operates utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities. Mission to accelerate shift to clean energy. 400+ employees.
Climate tech / renewablesSeries B2009Develops, constructs, and operates utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities. Mission to accelerate shift to clean energy. 400+ employees.CVL
020
Apptalyst
Apptalyst catalyzes innovation with custom mobile apps, IoT solutions, and digital marketing for scaling businesses.
SoftwareApptalyst catalyzes innovation with custom mobile apps, IoT solutions, and digital marketing for scaling businesses.NoVA
021
Arche XR
VR company for mental health treatment and psychological assessment.
Healthtech / VRVR company for mental health treatment and psychological assessment.RVA
022
Ardent
Digital freight forwarder focused on service level and making logistics more seamless.
LogisticsDigital freight forwarder focused on service level and making logistics more seamless.HR
023
Area 2 Farms
Indoor farm and subscription produce company.
AgTech / local foodIndoor farm and subscription produce company.NoVA
024
Ario
Augmented-reality work instructions for manufacturing, construction and field operations.
AR / industrial softwareSeries A2018Augmented-reality work instructions for manufacturing, construction and field operations.HR
025
Artemis ARC
Service-disabled veteran-owned consulting firm to federal agencies; #34 on 2025 Inc. 5000.
GovtechBootstrapped2019Service-disabled veteran-owned consulting firm to federal agencies; #34 on 2025 Inc. 5000.NoVA
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§ 02The Resource Guide

A field guide for founders in Virginia.

Plain-language reading on incorporating, raising non-dilutive capital, hiring across regions, and what the Virginia ecosystem does and doesn't do well.

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