Organization · Venture Capital
NRV
NRV, also known as New Richmond Ventures, is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Richmond, Virginia, focusing on high-growth companies across the United States, particularly in consumer products, food and beverage, and software sectors.
Overview
What NRV does
What NRV is
NRV, also known as New Richmond Ventures, is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Richmond, Virginia, focusing on high-growth companies across the United States, particularly in consumer products, food and beverage, and software sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2011
- Approximate age
- About 15 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 3, 2026
Official channels
Find NRV elsewhere
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Capability profile
NRV as a funder
Investment thesis
NRV focuses on exceptional teams building high-growth companies that capitalize on societal mega trends, particularly in consumer products and food systems.
Focus narrative
NRV invests in high-growth companies that have demonstrated market traction and are led by exceptional teams. The firm specifically targets early-stage growth companies that are post proof-of-concept, emphasizing sectors where it possesses special expertise and industry insights to provide tailored guidance and connections.
Value beyond capital
NRV adds value to its portfolio companies through a hands-on approach, providing capital, counsel, and connections that leverage the firm's industry expertise and regional insights.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $500,000–$5,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B
- Regions
- United StatesNorth America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 21
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Iron Sheepdog, a logistics and dump-truck marketplace platform; Shenandoah Valley Organic, an organic poultry brand; Murphy's Naturals, a plant-based mosquito repellent brand; Back to the Roots, a sustainable consumer food and gardening company; Mealogic, a food technology firm; and SVT Robotics, which specializes in industrial robotics integration software.
Common questions
What to know about NRV
Upseed classifies NRV under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 3, 2026
Known limits
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