Virginia Founders Fund - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Virginia Founders Fund
Operating Status: Operating
Richmond-based financial services firm investing in Virginia startups.
Location
Richmond, VA, US
Virginia Founders Fund (VFF) is a Richmond-based financial services firm that provides seed-stage venture capital to traditionally underrepresented entrepreneurs in Virginia. The fund focuses on supporting female founders and founders of color, investing in sectors such as software, hardware, life sciences, and cleantech. VFF leverages proceeds from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation’s successful Virginia Venture Partners investment program to reinvest in the state's economy.
VFF's notable portfolio companies include those in early-stage rounds, primarily focusing on seed investments. The firm is led by key partners affiliated with the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC), which has a strong track record of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. VFF offers unique value-add services, including mentorship and strategic guidance, to help portfolio companies scale effectively.
Virginia Founders Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies5
Current Portfolio Count5
Top Investment Stages
Seed4 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.