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New website Therapeasy looks to be ‘eHarmony for therapists’

Lily O'Neill April 23, 2020

The site, which launches May 1, attempts to match patients with mental health needs with compatible providers.

The Term Sheet: Startup funding roundup for March 2020

Lily O'Neill April 16, 2020

Denver-based Yaguara is one of 44 startups in Colorado that collectively raised $207.9 million in March.

Hospitality startup Sonder lays off 79 employees in Thornton

Thomas Gounley April 15, 2020

The hotel operator is based in San Francisco, but has had a customer service hub in the Denver area.

Rebate app Ibotta cuts 15 percent of staff

Thomas Gounley April 14, 2020

The startup announced last August that it had raised funds at a $1 billion valuation.

RiNo fitness entrepreneur takes classes online, sees boost in sale of weighted backpacks

Lily O'Neill April 13, 2020

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The stay-at-home order is “allowing us to see the potential outside of our brick and mortar gym,” said Emily Schromm, Platform Strength owner.

Bra startup Pepper raises $2M

Cassidy Ritter April 10, 2020

The company plans to expand its product line. Co-founder Jaclyn Fu lives in Denver and landed on Forbes’ “30 under 30” last year.

At-home health care startup sees rise in demand as patients try to avoid hospitals

Lily O'Neill April 8, 2020

“This really just reinforces the need for a model of care delivery that is comfortable for patients and safe,” the company’s Colorado marketing director said.

Pet food entrepreneur turned gym owner steps into climbing equipment

Lily O'Neill April 7, 2020

“What’s new in fitness is the new treadmill, elliptical or bike,” said Avrum Elmakis. “This is massively destructive in a niche market that’s starving for innovation.”