NRV
Venture capitalRichmond · Pre-Seed–Growth · 9 people tracked
Also known as NRV ADVISORY, LLC
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Investment thesis
NRV was created in 2011 by Richmond natives who believe in supporting their local entrepreneurial community with experienced counsel, connections, and accessible capital. The firm began by investing growth capital in local ventures and connecting expert advisors with scaling startups, later expanding its geographic reach. In May 2017, NRV launched the $33 million NRV Early Stage Growth Fund, L.P., which targets high-growth companies that have demonstrated market traction and are led by exceptional teams.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 7 of 27 portfolio companiesAgTech ×2Consumer ×2Gaming ×2SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United States×15Switzerland×1
Investments · 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2019 · 32016 · 12015 · 52014 · 110 dated
Ario is a mobile chat app operated by Ariagato, Inc., which does business as Ario.
Seattle, US
Sumit Agarwal(Founder)inBrian Hoskins(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesFloodgateMoxxie VenturesWingPlug and Play Ventures
Farmer Focus is a poultry company that partners with family farmers in the Shenandoah Valley, allowing farmers to own their flocks and receive fair compensation while providing consumers access to humanely raised, sustainable chicken.
AgTechConsumerFoodTechShenandoah Valley, US
Co-investorsS2G InvestmentsOpen Prairie
Richmond, US
Shane Emmett(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Gluck(Director)Brad Barnhorn(Director)Austin Harris(Executive Officer)Kara Roell(Director)
BoardCarle Stenmark(Director)in
Co-investorsNew Ground VenturesVMG Partners
A Vietnamese-language online gambling/betting portal promoting the "Sumvip" real-money gaming app, with downloads for APK/iOS/Android and deposit/withdrawal support across multiple banks and e-wallets.
GamingWashington, US
Michael B. Avon(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardPhil Herget(Director)inTom MacIsaac(Director)
Co-investorsBlazar Ventures, LLCGrotech VenturesArdent VenturePJC
nunu.ai develops multi-modal AI agents designed to test, play, and simulate games for quality assurance and live player cooperation.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerGamingZH, CH
Jan Schnyder(Founder)inKyrill Hux(Founder)inNicolas Muntwyler(Founder)in
Co-investorsHartmann CapitalTIRTA VenturesY CombinatorA16Z SpeedrunAndreessen HorowitzAvlok Capital+5 more
Plugless Power develops wireless electric vehicle charging systems that enable EVs to charge automatically without physical cables, targeting both individual owners and commercial trial partners.
CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation
Michael Rai Anderson(Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board)inTom Hough(Co-Founder & Board Member)Robert Gaidousek(Co-Founder & Board Member)inHenry Schulle(Co-Founder & Board Member)inKeith Howard(Co-Founder & Board Advisor)inKevin Douglass(Co-Founder & Board Advisor)
SVT Robotics develops the SOFTBOT Platform, software that connects enterprise systems with robots and automation technology for faster integration in supply chain and warehouse operations.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSaaSWilliamsburg, US
Albert K. Schultz(Executive Officer, Director)Jim Hodson(Co-Founder & SVP of Customer Operations)inA. K. Schultz(Founder)inMichael Howes(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsDynamo VenturesKoch Disruptive TechnologiesNewBuild.VCNGP CapitalSchematic VenturesCowboy Ventures
WealthForge operates a technology-driven managing broker-dealer business for alternative capital markets, connecting sponsors, advisors, transfer agents, and other participants across the capital-raising and investment process.
FintechSaaS3015 W. Moore Street, US
Mathew Dellorso(Executive Officer, Director)inFREDERICK E BRYANT, JR.(Executive Officer, Director)George W Robbins(Executive Officer, Director)Timothy Boykin(Executive Officer)inObie Quelland(Executive Officer)inBill Robbins(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsMotley Fool VenturesSenaHill Partners
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NRV made?
- NRV has 27 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does NRV invest at?
- NRV invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does NRV focus on?
- NRV focuses on Cleantech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Retail Tech.
- Where is NRV located?
- NRV is headquartered in Richmond, US.
- Who does NRV co-invest with?
- NRV most often shares deals with Bain Capital Ventures, Floodgate, NewBuild.VC, among 15 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 2
Grotech Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in and supports early- and growth-stage B2B software companies located outside of Silicon Valley.
Firms observed investing alongside NRV, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with NRV's recorded portfolio.
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