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We connect our startup community to exceptional mentors and extensive programs in a dynamic workspace to create businesses that dramatically shape the economic landscape. Our goal is to establish Virginia as a premier destination for high-growth startups making real impact in our communities and beyond.

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Roundtrip was recently featured in Richmond Grid!

Roundtrip was recently featured in Richmond Grid! 🚙🚙🚙

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ONE WEEK left to apply to the Idea Factory! Do yo

ONE WEEK left to apply to the Idea Factory!

Do you have a business idea you’re excited about, but need help figuring out if you’re ready to invest your time and money to bring it to life?

Stop thinking and start testing by applying to the Idea Factory, a new program by Startup Virginia!

This 5-week, virtual program will coach you on how to test, improve, and validate your idea and get ready to create a “minimum viable product” (MVP).

Applications are due Friday, Aug. 14th. For more details and to apply, see link in bio🔗.

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Join CIT GAP Funds tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. for

Join CIT GAP Funds tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. for a coffee chat! They'll host a panel discussion on seed stage funding with Eva Doss from The Launch Place, Jim Cheng from CAV Angels, George Pace from Shenandoah Valley Angels, and a Partner from Trolley Ventures.

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Congrats to Trilogy Mentors who closed on a $1.1 m

Congrats to Trilogy Mentors who closed on a $1.1 million raise and who has expanded its platform use tenfold since the start of the year!

“Once March 15 hit, the world pretty much shut down, but we got laser focused on supporting our partners because we knew when investors got back to the table, we’d have the best story to tell,” founder John Failla said. “Everyone involved is investing because they believe in the company.”

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Our August newsletter is out! This month, we talk

Our August newsletter is out! This month, we talk about the Idea Factory, a free SVA webinar happening next week, and share a ton of SVA startup news.⚡💻📰 Link in bio.

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