Meet our launch partners

“We empower businesses and professionals to be successful.”

Advocacy, procurement support, and business development for minority-owned enterprises across the Greater Richmond region.

“Supporting Black business owners in Richmond to build thriving, sustainable businesses.”

Culturally relevant programs and hands-on support helping Black-led entrepreneurs build strong operational foundations — finance, strategy, and operations — across Greater Richmond.

“Bridging Virginia, a community development financial institution (CDFI), is proud to provide access to affordable capital and technical assistance for historically marginalized small businesses and places.”

Small business loans paired with hands-on financial coaching for Richmond-area entrepreneurs who cannot access traditional bank financing. Bridging Virginia combines capital with practical planning and cash-flow guidance.

“By caring deeply, providing direct-but-kind advice, and believing in our clients, we push our clients' businesses to change their communities for the better.”

No-cost consulting and training for small businesses at every stage, backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

“We are the region's only nonprofit organization serving startup founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators at any stage, at any time.”

Accelerator programs, mentorship, and workspace for early-stage startups building scalable businesses.

“Startups are hard. Most accelerators focus purely on the business mechanics like growth, metrics, and fundraising. While those matter, we believe the biggest constraint on a company's growth is often the founder's own capacity to lead.”

Long-term business owner support combining capital access, leadership development, and a peer community for early-stage startups.

“RICHRVA partners with organizations and individuals committed to supporting our mission of narrowing wealth gaps for small businesses owned by people of color in our region.”

A Richmond small business ecosystem hub connecting entrepreneurs to funding, technical assistance, and networking across the region’s partner organizations.

“To empower small business owners to achieve economic success by providing them with the resources and support they need to start, grow, and scale their businesses.”

One-on-one counseling, training, and technical assistance for entrepreneurs and small business owners across Central Virginia, plus networking events, workshops, and loan-readiness support.