Startup Virginia
Overview
Startup Virginia is a non-profit high-growth business incubator and entrepreneurial hub that supports innovators through community, programs, and resources, and manages an angel investor network to fund early-stage companies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| June Point Lending | Jul 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sherah | Jul 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Rising Tide | May 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Absurd Snacks | Jul 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Data Society Group | - | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Joe Belsterling
Board of Directors
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Startup Virginia based?
Startup Virginia is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
When was Startup Virginia founded?
Startup Virginia was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does Startup Virginia have?
Startup Virginia has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Startup Virginia's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include June Point Lending, Sherah, Rising Tide, Absurd Snacks, Data Society Group.
What was Startup Virginia's most recent investment shown here?
Startup Virginia's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in June Point Lending in 2025.
What sectors does Startup Virginia focus on?
Startup Virginia focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does Startup Virginia focus on?
Startup Virginia typically invests at the Early stage.