Virginia Venture Partners
Government fundRichmond · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
VIPC works to grow and diversify Virginia's economy by investing in and accelerating innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship across the Commonwealth. As the operations arm of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority, it leads funding, infrastructure, and policy initiatives supporting Virginia-based technology entrepreneurs. It offers resources including funding, acceleration, mentoring, and support services to help launch and grow startups, operating alongside complementary regional, state, federal, and private-sector programs.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 8 of 8 portfolio companiesEnergy ×2Hardware ×2Healthtech ×2Robotics ×2SaaS ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1
HQs:United States×8
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 13 dated
Avant Genomics is developing an automated platform for liquid biopsy sample preparation, using an enclosed fluidic cartridge and benchtop instruments that integrate DNA enrichment and purification for blood-based cancer detection.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesCharlottesville, US
Co-investorsTitletownTech
Applied Impact Robotics builds robotic systems for in-service inspection of crude oil storage tanks, allowing inspections without shutdowns or human entry into hazardous, sludge-filled tanks.
CleantechEnergyHardwareRoboticsAshburn, US
Fred Melvelle Briggs(Executive Officer, Director)James Arthur Nyquist(Executive Officer, Director)inJade West Garrett(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardNicholas John Andruschak(Director)in
Co-investorsChrysalixSoundboard Venture Fund
Canopie provides digital mental health support focused on preventing and addressing maternal perinatal health conditions.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessFalls Church, US
Anne Wanlund(Executive Officer, Director)Sergiusz Paluch(Director)
BoardScott Sonnone(Director)
Co-investorsTechstars
Happied provides offsite planning and team-building services for remote and hybrid teams, offering pre-packaged retreat options at global locations with dedicated planners, and year-round virtual team activities like games and wellness events.
Future of WorkSaaSWellness & FitnessWashington, US
Co-investorsHigh Street Equity PartnersTechstars
LevelFields is an AI platform that monitors news and events for over 6,300 companies and sends automated alerts flagging events historically linked to stock price moves, helping investors generate event-driven trade ideas.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSClemson, US
Andrew Einhorn(Executive Officer)
Linebird develops drone-based systems for electric utilities, including the Osprey Nonconductive Payload System and an aerial ohmmeter for contact testing and health assessment of live transmission infrastructure.
EnergyHardwareRoboticsRichmond, US
Lee Corbin(Co-founder)inDavid Schul(Co-founder)inChase Coble(Co-founder)inMichael Beiro(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsLighthouse Network Ventures Llc
LLAMAWOOD delivers kiln-dried firewood with next-day service, professional stacking, and installation of log racks to homeowners in the Richmond, Virginia area.
ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRichmond, US
Co-investorsLighthouse Network Ventures Llc
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLevelFields · levelfields.ai · Jul 29, 2026
Avant Genomics · intelligence360.news · Jun 5, 2026
Applied Impact Robotics · castleplacement.com · Sep 23, 2025
Canopie · carta.com · Jul 2, 2025
Llamawood · vipc.org · Jun 22, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Virginia Venture Partners invest at?
- Virginia Venture Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Virginia Venture Partners's typical check size?
- Virginia Venture Partners typically writes checks of $100K.
- What sectors does Virginia Venture Partners focus on?
- Virginia Venture Partners focuses on Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS, Semiconductors.
- Where is Virginia Venture Partners located?
- Virginia Venture Partners is headquartered in Richmond, US.
- Who does Virginia Venture Partners co-invest with?
- Virginia Venture Partners most often shares deals with Eudemian Ventures, Pappas Capital, Slater Technology Fund, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 8
Foundation Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that commits to founders at the idea stage and maintains long-term relationships with portfolio companies through their growth journey.
Plug and Play is an innovation platform that connects corporations, governments, startups, investors, and universities to drive innovation.
AltaIR Capital is an international venture investment company.
Frontier is an early-stage technology investor backing entrepreneurs building innovative technologies aimed at improving joy, well-being, safety and productivity worldwide.
Defy Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs building enduring companies.
Fabric VC is a venture capital firm that invests in mission-aligned founders and startups, and facilitates community through connector events to reshape the venture capital ecosystem.
LionBird provides pre-scale capital and hands-on support to founding teams focused on improving healthcare through technology.
Wealthing VC Club is a members-based investment club that offers curated, VC-backed deals with due diligence reports, monthly pitch presentations of vetted top picks, and the ability for members to buy and sell investment participations.
Firms observed investing alongside Virginia Venture Partners, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Virginia Venture Partners's recorded portfolio.
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