The Launch Place is the lead entrepreneurship development organization in Southern Virginia and in the Research Triangle, North Carolina. The company's mission is to retain, recruit and develop emerging and serial entrepreneurs in the region. The Launch Place provides pre-seed and seed stage equity investments, business consulting, mentoring/training/coaching services, and office space to its portfolio companies. The Launch Place helps businesses with their business planning, funding, launching… Show more The Launch Place is the lead entrepreneurship development organization in Southern Virginia and in the Research Triangle, North Carolina. The company's mission is to retain, recruit and develop emerging and serial entrepreneurs in the region. The Launch Place provides pre-seed and seed stage equity investments, business consulting, mentoring/training/coaching services, and office space to its portfolio companies. The Launch Place helps businesses with their business planning, funding, launching and growing needs. The Launch Place Pre-Seed and Seed Funds invest in innovative start-up opportunities Show less

Axcel is a consulting and program management company specializing in the innovation and entrepreneurship, industry development, and international business. We work with government, academia and both large and small private sector companies on a wide range of projects including national and regional strategies for the development of knowledge-based industry; entrepreneurship, new venture creation and growth; infrastructure projects such as research parks, business incubators and accelerators… Show more Axcel is a consulting and program management company specializing in the innovation and entrepreneurship, industry development, and international business. We work with government, academia and both large and small private sector companies on a wide range of projects including national and regional strategies for the development of knowledge-based industry; entrepreneurship, new venture creation and growth; infrastructure projects such as research parks, business incubators and accelerators, and company support programs Show less