Startup Virginia
SUPPORT BY STAGE
- Idea
- Incubate
- Launch
- Grow
- Idea: Helps you develop your initial concept, brainstorm solutions, and create a clear plan.
- Incubate: Supports you in refining and building your business concept with more structure.
- Launch: Assists you in taking your developed concept to market.
- Grow: Helps you scale and expand your existing business.
Fynn Moves Your Business Faster
Your Bank. Your AI Assistant. One Powerful Partnership
Startup Virginia and FINSYNC simplify business planning, operations and growth with a connected Business Platform and Financial Network.
FINSYNC, powered by your AI Assistant Fynn and supported by Startup Virginia, helps you move from idea to impact faster. Here’s how:
Programs Offered
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Startup Incubator
A program that provides startup founders with individualized strategic support and access to a wealth of valuable resources to launch, fund and grow their business.
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Coworking Membership
Opening your mind to possibilities. Startup Virginia isn’t just for startup founders. We welcome entrepreneurs and innovators seeking a dynamic space to meet and work alongside like-minded folks.
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Idea Factory
A hybrid 7-week idea/acceleration program providing an approachable way for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to test, improve, and validate an idea and transform it into a business.
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Central Virginia Investor Initiative
A newsletter that informs investors of deals, investor-specific events, and VentureSouth Virginia, an SVA-managed chapter of a top 10 angel group.
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Entrepreneur Certificate Course
An online, on-demand 9-class series designed to equip future entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge to successfully start and grow a business.
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Startup Foundations
An online, on-demand 3-class series outlining the critical first steps for launching a business with a focus on business validation, value proposition, and customer acquisition.
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Education for ESO’s
SVA offers white labeled versions of the Entrepreneur Certificate Course and Startup Foundations course for schools, entrepreneur support organizations, and economic development initiatives.
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OUR FORMULA
for SUCCESS
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Community
FirstEntrepreneurs thrive in community. We connect local business leaders, community organizations, financial institutions, facilitators, and other financial partners to create a vibrant ecosystem where entrepreneurs excel.
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Invest
In PeopleWe focus on helping you achieve your goals and will invite you to share your acquired wisdom with others as your business succeeds so together we can continue to grow to help more aspiring entrepreneurs realize their business dreams.
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Keep-it
SimpleBusiness is hard, but it shouldn’t be complicated. We help you focus on very practical steps using AI technology in a collaborative, actionable environment so you can move more quickly toward your dream of running your own successful business.
More Time For The Moments That Matter
With seamless connections to local financial institutions and AI-powered insights, FINSYNC not only helps you achieve business success but also gives you back valuable time—time to focus on what truly matters both in your business and in life.
Business Planning
Get AI guidance to draft a professional business plan in minutes and connect with local resources to validate your market.
Business Platform
Break down silos and connect everything and everyone needed to build a thriving business in less time.
Financial Network
Connect with essential tools, tailored services, and community support to grow your business efficiently saving time and resources.
Community Partners Supporting Your Success
Empowering Local Entrepreneurs Together
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Our program is proudly supported by trusted financial institutions committed to helping you bring your business idea to life.
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Your financial institution believes in your journey—let’s take the next step together. Please let us know who referred you.