Virginia Catalyst
Overview
Virginia Catalyst is a non-profit organization that provides grant funding to advance economic development and accelerate the commercialization of life science projects in Virginia through collaborations between research universities and industry.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivanna Medical | Aug 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Sonogen Medical | Jul 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| AMPEL BioSolutions | May 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| BrightSpec | May 2018 | Grant | Lead |
| Xequel Bio | Aug 2014 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Virginia Catalyst based?
Virginia Catalyst is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
When was Virginia Catalyst founded?
Virginia Catalyst was founded in 2013.
How many portfolio companies does Virginia Catalyst have?
Virginia Catalyst has 19 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Virginia Catalyst's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Rivanna Medical, Sonogen Medical, AMPEL BioSolutions, BrightSpec, Xequel Bio.
What was Virginia Catalyst's most recent investment shown here?
Virginia Catalyst's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Sonogen Medical in 2026.
What sectors does Virginia Catalyst focus on?
Virginia Catalyst focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Virginia Catalyst focus on?
Stage focus information for Virginia Catalyst is not publicly available.
What is Virginia Catalyst's AUM?
Virginia Catalyst's assets under management are estimated between $15.8M and $100.0M.