A low-emissions iron maker and medical software firm were among the companies that rang in the new year with new cash.
The Term Sheet: Startup funding roundup for January 2025
Max Scheinblum
Max has been a BusinessDen reporter since October 2024. He is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and can be reached at max@businessden.com
New Inspirato CEO talks turnaround efforts
Payam Zamani said the $12.5 million he has put into Inspirato, which bought him 50 percent of the money-losing company, gives him the founder’s mentality.
In email to mayor, restaurateurs decry a downtown that’s ‘completely falling apart’
The downtown operators that signed Dave Query’s Feb. 6 message include Walter Isenberg, Troy Guard and Pete Turner.
Stoney’s taking over in Sloan’s Lake as Tap & Burger closes
“We want college alumni groups in here raising hell with a Coors Light,” said Stoney Jesseph.
Boulder startup unleashes $500 animal-themed skiwear
Carlo DiMeo went on Shark Tank late last year and picked up an investment for his untamed ski apparel.
AI teacher’s assistant raises $45M, moves from RiNo to Uptown
“From what we understand, it’s the fastest growing K-12 tech company of all time,” one investor said.
Safieddine eyes country bar for former Sports Column space in LoDo
Documents submitted to Denver indicate there would be a mechanical bull.
To test its technology, this Denver startup opened a thrift store
“We save all the bugs here so Goodwill won’t have these problems,” said Thriftly’s Andy Downard.
Microwavable lentil company set for nationwide retail expansion
Lentiful, founded by Ben Bacon in 2022, has a deal with Whole Foods and is preparing to sell on Amazon.
Founder says coding school’s future hinges on judge’s rent ruling
Denver’s Turing School was ordered last year to pay $450,000 to its former landlord. It’s asked a judge to reconsider that amount.
