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Jun 29, 2025

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[...]

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Jun 4, 2025

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jun 1, 2025

Franchising offers entry point for Virginia entrepreneurs

Franchising surges in Virginia as entrepreneurs tap proven business models across several industries in 2025.

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Jun 1, 2025

The elevator pitch

Virginia’s startup scene is bursting with innovation. Here are some standout pitches from new businesses making waves.

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Jun 1, 2025

Search funds grow in popularity for entrepreneurs

Search funds are gaining traction in Virginia as entrepreneurs seek ownership of established businesses for greater autonomy.

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Jun 1, 2025

Incubators help entrepreneurs determine viability

Incubators in Virginia help entrepreneurs test ideas, gather customer feedback and build viable businesses before launch.

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