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Secure Energy Future Center Managing Director Chelsea Olivieri, Hampton Roads Alliance President and CEO Doug Smith, Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Rector John Rocovich, Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery and Virginia Tech President Tim Sands hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate SEFC's opening. Photo by Josh Janney
Apr 22, 2026

Virginia Tech-backed energy tech hub opens in Newport News

The Secure Energy Future Center opened its first dedicated space Wednesday at Tech Center Research Park in Newport News.

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Apr 15, 2026

Harrisonburg aerospace startup plans to add 51 jobs

Harrisonburg-based AeroNimble will invest more than $2.5 million to expand its operations and create 51 jobs.

Northern Virginia AI startups raise millions
Feb 27, 2026

Emerald AI raises $22.7M, new SEC filing reports

Emerald AI has raised about $22.7 million in new funding, according to a Feb. 20 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Heven AeroTech's flagship Z1 platform. Photo courtesy Heven AeroTech
Dec 2, 2025

Sterling drone startup joins unicorn ranks

Heven AeroTech, a Sterling-based developer of hydrogen-powered UAS, has reached unicorn status with a $100 million Series B funding raise.

Tara Murphy Dougherty is CEO of Govini, an Arlington defense contractor that received a $150 million investment from Bain Capital in October. Photo courtesy Govini
Nov 30, 2025

Arlington defense tech firm reaches unicorn status

Govini, an Arlington County defense tech contractor, has joined the unicorn ranks with a $1.25 billion valuation.

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Nov 19, 2025

Reston fintech startup closes $400M financing round

Quantum Lending Solutions has closed a $400 million financing round, the Reston-based financial tech startup announced Tuesday.

Northern Virginia AI startups raise millions
Nov 2, 2025

Northern Virginia AI startups raise millions

This summer, investors poured money into Northern Virginia-based AI startups offering solutions for data centers, the military and bias in AI. In July, Emerald AI — incorporated in Washington, D.C., but with primary offices in Clarendon — launched with $24.5 million in seed funding, and Rosslyn-based Rune Technologies raised $24 million in a Series A […]

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Sep 5, 2025

Zephyr AI taps new CEO

McLean-based health care tech startup Zephyr AI announced last week that it has appointed Allen Chao as its new CEO.

Neal Piper, CEO and founder of Luminoah, speaks during the Startup World Cup Virginia Regional Finals held at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. Photo by Kristen Zeis
Aug 22, 2025

Luminoah wins Virginia Startup World Cup

Charlottesville-based medical technology company Luminoah won first place at the Virginia Startup World Cup.

VIPC CEO Joe Benevento speaks at a May 20, 2024, event with Gov. Glenn Youngkin in the background. Photo courtesy Virginia Innovative Partnership Corp.
Aug 22, 2025

Virginia aims to boost university startups

Virginia's Lab-to-Launch aims to double university startup spinoffs with a fast-track license and stronger private sector collaboration.

Parry Labs names chief growth officer
Jul 28, 2025

Parry Labs names chief growth officer

Defense tech company Parry Labs announced Thursday that Amber Walker has been appointed chief growth officer.

The interior of a data center
Jul 2, 2025

Nvidia-backed AI startup to curb hungry data centers’ appetite for power

Startup Emerald AI plans to use software that will help AI data centers adjust their energy consumption, avoiding strain on the grid.

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