The companies, two of five e-scooters companies authorized to operate in Denver, pulled out in March.
Bird and Lime scooters return to Denver streets
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New website Therapeasy looks to be ‘eHarmony for therapists’
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
“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.”
Startup Guild Education pledges no layoffs in next three months
The Denver-based company’s pledge stands in contrast to other local startups that have shed staff in recent weeks.
