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Manassas aviation startup lands $115 million round
Demand has taken off for Manassas-based aviation startup Electra.aero‘s electric short takeoff and landing aircraft, the EL9 Ultra Short, with more than 2,200 preorders totaling more than $10 billion. Now, with $115 million raised in a Series B funding round that closed in April, the company plans to move from prototype to[...]
Tysons AI startup raises $10M in seed funding
Tysons startup pWin.ai, which developed an AI proposal writing tool, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round.
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
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?
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!
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.
Franchising offers entry point for Virginia entrepreneurs
Franchising surges in Virginia as entrepreneurs tap proven business models across several industries in 2025.
The elevator pitch
Virginia’s startup scene is bursting with innovation. Here are some standout pitches from new businesses making waves.
Search funds grow in popularity for entrepreneurs
Search funds are gaining traction in Virginia as entrepreneurs seek ownership of established businesses for greater autonomy.
Incubators help entrepreneurs determine viability
Incubators in Virginia help entrepreneurs test ideas, gather customer feedback and build viable businesses before launch.
