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Virginia Catalyst

Virginia Catalyst

Richmond, Virginiavirginiacatalyst.org

Overview

Virginia Catalyst is a non-profit organization that provides grant funding to advance economic development and accelerate the commercialization of life science projects in Virginia through collaborations between research universities and industry.

Year Founded

2013

Portfolio Companies

17

Investments

Virginia Catalyst investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Rivanna MedicalAug 2025GrantLead
Ceres Nanosciences, Inc.Aug 2025GrantCo-investor
Lytos TechnologiesSep 2024GrantCo-investor
LuminoahJan 2024GrantCo-investor
Liquet Medical Inc.May 2023GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersRichmond, Virginia
Year Founded2013

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