Lighthouse Labs is a non-profit, mentor-driven startup acceleration program connecting promising founders with proven mentors, investors, support services, working space and lean startup education to move from idea to viable high growth venture in three months.

VIRAL Level(s): 1, 2, 3, 4

The Launch Place energizes and diversifies our regional economy through entrepreneurship development and business consulting services. The Launch Place Funds looks for investment opportunities in which our capital can serve as a critical catalyst to specific milestone achievements, whether it is follow-on capital, first customer(s), or another significant breakthrough in the company’s growth.

VIRAL Level(s): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

VIRAL Level(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

NRV is an early stage growth fund focused on Series A-ready companies scaling in the healthcare/healthy lifestyles space, as well as technology solutions that democratize entrenched industries.

Sector(s): Education, Financial Services, Health, Information and Communication Technologies, Other

VIRAL Level(s): 7

757 Angels is a select network of over 100 business and community leaders in the Hampton Roads region, who provide investment capital, strategic advice and mentoring to selected startup and early stage companies to help them achieve market leadership.

VIRAL Level(s): 3, 4, 5

Sector(s): Artisanal, Culture, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Food, Health, Housing, Information and Communication Technologies, Infrastructure/facilities development, Other, Retail, Supply Chain Services, Technical Assistance/Consulting, Water

VIRAL Level(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

VIRAL Level(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

We assist City of Alexandria Small Businesses to start, manage, and grow their business

Sector(s): Artisanal, Culture, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Food, Health, Housing, Information and Communication Technologies, Infrastructure/facilities development, Other, Retail, Supply Chain Services, Technical Assistance/Consulting, Tourism, Water

VIRAL Level(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Investors in startups

VIRAL Level(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Our mission is to promote innovation, enhance research by connecting inventors and the business community, and foster economic development through protecting and commercializing intellectual property.

Sector(s): Artisanal

VIRAL Level(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Tools and resources to build and grow successful companies.

Sector(s): Artisanal, Culture, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Food, Health, Housing, Information and Communication Technologies, Infrastructure/facilities development, Other, Retail, Supply Chain Services, Technical Assistance/Consulting, Tourism, Water

VIRAL Level(s): 1, 8

Sector(s): Agriculture, Health

VIRAL Level(s): 4

Darkblade Systems invests in products and services that have operational capability for the Federal and Local Government markets.

VIRAL Level(s): 1, 4, 6, 7, 8