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Matched in advance
Warm introductions with context — every meeting is matched to stage, sector, and capital need.
The signature event
Capital Matchmaking
The culminating event of every Capital Intensive: curated, 1:1 meetings between cohort companies and aligned capital providers.
How the room works
Cohort companies
Investor-ready after 12 weeks
Capital providers
Aligned to stage & sector
Curated 1:1 meetings, matched in advance — not a pitch night.
- 100%
- of the Richmond cohort received multiple capital provider matches
- 11
- capital providers in the network, representing 5 states
- $2B+
- in funding managed by participating capital providers
Not a pitch night. A matched conversation.
By the time a company walks into Capital Matchmaking, it has spent twelve weeks building its financial story, readiness package, and investor presentation. Every meeting is curated in advance.
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Investor-ready in the room
Companies arrive with investor-ready materials built during the intensive.
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Supported after the event
Conversations continue after the event with our support through diligence and decision.
What matchmaking delivered in Richmond.
Twelve businesses selected from 63+ applications with a local advisory board in May 2025.
Richmond · 2025
6 of 12
Secured growth capital
$4.7M in further financing under review.
Richmond · 2025
66
New jobs created
Including C-level and leadership roles.
Richmond · 2025
100%
Introduced to Funders at Capital Matchmaking
Multiple capital provider matches per company.
Richmond · 2025
63+
Applications
12 businesses selected.
Capital providers keep coming back.
Banks, SBICs, equity and growth capital providers join because the companies are prepared — and the meetings are worth their time.
It was an honor to participate in such an impactful event. The caliber of the entrepreneurs, the professionalism of the entire program, and the collaborative spirit throughout were truly impressive.
Two seats at the table. Pick yours.
Business owners reach the event through the Capital Intensive — applications aren't open right now, so join the newsletter for the next cohort. Capital providers can join the network for upcoming cohorts.