Tom Filippini, who co-founded Exclusive Resorts two decades ago, said lifetimes sales doubled in 24 hours after the show aired.
Pingpong hybrid nets $150K from restaurant founder on ‘Shark Tank’
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Popcorn startup founder stepping down, ushering in new era of retail
Englewood-based Opopop recently raised another $2 million and is focused on getting its flavored kernels on store shelves.
Denver venture capital firm raises another $39M to put into local startups
Ibotta CEO Bryan Leach and Guild founder Rachel Romer are among those who’ve invested in Range Ventures’ second fund. Eight companies have gotten cash so far.
Fluid Truck asks a judge to let Utah firm buy it for $10M
“A more viable alternative to a sale of the assets does not exist,” its lawyers explain.
Denver ski/snowboard protector bags $300K on Shark Tank
RigStrips, founded by two Denverites from New England, sells car mounts that keep skis, boards, poles upright.
Longmont autonomous lawn mower startup raises $12M
Scythe Robotics announced an expansion in March in connection with receiving state incentives.
Fluid Truck bankrupt after ‘ambitious growth strategy’ led to eight-figure losses
The Denver startup raised more than $80 million. It lost $18.7 million in 2022 and $20.6 million in 2023, its CEO says.
Scheme by Fluid Truck defrauded investors of $11M, lawsuit says
In July a new CEO the company is facing significant financial challenges and unable to pay all bills.
Car-selling startup Blinker sued by former LoDo landlord over unpaid rent
The owner of 1675 Larimer St. says it’s owed $277,000.
In a co-warehousing space, an entrepreneur has sticking power
“Everyone hates their household printer,” Justin Fowler said. “Imagine one of this size.”
