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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 26, 2025

Reston growth equity firm closes $560M investment fund

Razor’s Edge, a Reston-based growth equity firm focused on the national security tech market, has closed a $560 million investment fund.

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.

AI startup boom ‘here to stay’ in Virginia
Jun 2, 2025

AI startup boom ‘here to stay’ in Virginia

Virginia’s AI startups are seeing record funding and expansion across biotech, cybersecurity, SaaS and more, driving tech innovation across the state.

Knostic raises $16m to secure generative AI data
Jun 2, 2025

Knostic raises $16m to secure generative AI data

Knostic raises $16M to create AI access controls, boosting data security for Microsoft Copilot and generative AI systems.

OurView: What’s fueling your startup dream?
Jun 1, 2025

OurView: What’s fueling your startup dream?

Explore Virginia’s startup scene, from AI to VC deals, in the third annual edition of StartVirginia. Insights and inspiration for your next big idea!

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Jun 1, 2025

Ecosystem insights: entrepreneurial leaders talk challenges, success

Leaders from across Virginia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem discuss investing in new companies, challenges facing startups and steps to success.

Joe Benevento. Photo courtesy Virginia Innovation Partnership Corp.
Jun 1, 2025

Commentary: Startups are winning in Virginia

Commentary from Virginia Innovation Partnership Corp. President and CEO Joe Benevento on how startups are succeeding in Virginia

New Arlington hub to boost defense, energy startups
May 7, 2025

New Arlington hub to boost defense, energy startups

Virtus Innovation Center in Arlington will support 30+ startups in defense and energy, connecting them to talent, capital, and federal customers.

Biz schools prep students for private equity careers
Dec 31, 2024

Biz schools prep students for private equity careers

Explosive growth in private financing markets in recent years has opened new career opportunities, and several of Virginia’s business schools are expanding curricula and extracurricular activities to help students land in-demand jobs at private equity and venture capital firms. Assets in the private market are projected to grow at more than double the rate of […]

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