Plus, a new M&A bill in Congress and TransitScreen gets a rebrand.

Along with a new name, CIT merged with four other Commonwealth funds. President Bob Stolle and Chief Investment Officer Tom Weithman break down what the rebrand means for the organization, and what sort of startups it's looking to fund.

Here's an overview of the technology and experiences at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building exhibition. It's on view through July 2022.

Euphoria.lgbt, a Halycon Incubator fellow, launched the Bliss app to help transgender people manage their finances, specifically around gender transitioning. It's one of five products launched by the startup.

CapitalG and Paladin Capital Group led the round for the Herndon-based company. "The dynamics of 2021 and beyond mean there is even more need for what we do," said CEO Dave Merkel.

With 1,400 new team members in 2021 and growing, VP of Engineering Alexei Czeskis breaks down the skills, culture and impact considerations that go into a hiring decision at the McLean, Virgina-based digital identity company.

Plus, geospatial firm Hydrosat raised $10 million and Bioenergy Devco is investing in digestion facilities for renewable energy.

Here's who topped the charts for growth among local life sciences and tech companies.

The defense tech giant wants to expand its efforts in the Northern Virginia corridor, which it said means hiring local talent.

Its HQ may have left for California, but the fast-casual restaurant chain still holds strong ties to the DMV. Ahead of its IPO, here's how.