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Virginia Startups: Give Us Your Best Elevator Pitch!

Got a game-changing Virginia startup?

Apply now to be chosen as one of 12 startup businesses featured in Virginia Business’ annual Elevator Pitch! It’s a chance to showcase your vision and pitch your business to our influential audience of business leaders and investors. Don’t miss this chance to put your business in the spotlight!

Startup businesses will be featured in June in our fourth annual StartVirginia issue devoted to Virginia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

To be considered by our editors, please fill out the survey below by 11:45 p.m. on Monday, March 30. If you are selected, we will be in touch with you by April 10, and businesses will need to participate in a photoshoot if asked. There is no cost to participate.

We are looking for businesses that are less than five years old, with less than $50 million in annual revenue, fewer than 100 employees and a valuation below $500 million.

Good luck, and we look forward to learning more about why your business is the next big thing!

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Position/title (e.g. CEO, president, founder, etc.)

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What Virginia locality is the company based in?(Required)

When was the company founded? • (Month and year preferred)(Required)

How much money has been raised & from where:(Required)

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What service does your company provide?(Required)

What makes your company different from others in the field? What sets it apart? This answer should be different than your elevator pitch below.(Required)

Pitch your company to our readers, which includes potential investors, in 150 words. Be specific. Let them know why your company is a good bet. (LIMIT TO 150 WORDS)(Required)

Please upload a photo of yourself or company leader here. By submitting this photo, you acknowledge that you own the rights to the photo and it may be republished by Virginia Business in print or online.

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