by Jeff Kaplan | Dec 15, 2015 | Happenings
By 2020, Venture Asheville aims to facilitate 50 new high-growth companies in Asheville and connect ventures to $10 million in new equity investment. Attracting and growing Inc. 5000 companies, cultivating innovation and talent, Asheville Fiber, and Venture Asheville...
by Jeff Kaplan | Dec 10, 2015 | Happenings
Looking back over the past year or so, we’ve identified some of the top performers in Asheville’s emerging startup scene: FLS Energy – Two-time Inc. 500 company and an industry leader in megawatt solar farms, explosive growth from $8M revenue in 2009 to...
by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 18, 2015 | Happenings
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Venture Asheville Elevate, our entrepreneurship program designed to help founders of high-growth startups simultaneously navigate the practical day-to-day challenges of building great companies and develop their personal skills...
by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 12, 2015 | Ventures
Co-Founders: Adora Winquist & Laura McCann Ramsey Site: ADORAtherapy Lowdown: Essential oils and aromatherapy products Awesomeness: Founders combine international expertise in fashion retail with essential oils Harnessing essential oils’ powerful effects...
by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 11, 2015 | Happenings
Pitching its wearable tech security wristband to protect young women from sexual assault on college campuses across the nation, PRO(TECH)T was named winner of the regional InnovateHER Challenge held today in Asheville. The winner is nominated to compete in SBA’s...
by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 11, 2015 | Happenings
AVL’s own GoWorx is one of 15 promising startups chosen from nearly 400 nationwide to participate as semifinalists in the Kauffman Foundation’s first-ever One in a Million competition. What’s it take to win the ultimate 1MC pitch-off? A disruptive...
