434 provides select technology-driven, early-stage startups based in and around the Charlottesville area with long-term program support, including:
dedicated staff and advising
free co-working space
experienced founders-in-residence
monthly programming
connections to a network of industry experts, investor groups, and grant-making organizations
student project/intern support
access to over $50,000 in resources
COLLABORATE.
The 434 accelerator is a multi-stakeholder entrepreneurship initiative, thanks to support from the City of Charlottesville, the County of Albemarle, the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, and private foundations.
Operated out of Venture Central, 434 leverages the resources of the wider Charlottesville and Virginia ecosystem to not only support the select set of high-potential startups in the accelerator program, but also be a catalyst for the community-at-large.
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IMPACT.
To date, we have been lucky to work with 34 startups led by over 70 founders. These teams have gone on to collectively create nearly 150 jobs, raise greater than $38,000,000 in capital and grants, and connect with over 300 students via internships and other opportunities.
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CONNECT
Please feel to reach out via this website, follow us on LinkedIn, or stop by if you would like connect. Our HQ can be found on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.Â
434 is located on the second floor. Our first floor neighbor is the local office for Virginia Public Media, and we are conveniently located right next door to Chaps Ice Cream.
225 East Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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