A former humanitarian aid worker created the Amazon-like e-commerce startup for aid supplies, which is aiming to raise $500,000, according to SEC documents.
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Database startup raises $700K toward $2M goal
A startup that helps established companies find products from tech startups is aiming to raise $2 million.
Startup lands investment from BMW to develop app
Fueled by an investment from BMW, a social network for motorcycle riders is revving up to debut a version of their app with riding routes in Germany.
Engineers-turned-designers open first showroom
After three years, the Colorado School of Mining graduates left construction behind and opened the first store for their clothing brand.
Federally supported IT startup files Ch. 7
The IT company, which advertises cloud storage, data processing, security services and IT certification prep courses on its website, filed for bankruptcy in Denver on Friday.
Another cybersecurity firm raises capital
Denver-based Optiv, which advises customers on how to prevent, detect and clean up after security breaches, opened a funding round on June 20 and has landed $2 million in new investment.
The Term Sheet: Startup funding roundup for June
Companies aiming to help surgeons – and singles – were among 30 up-and-comers claiming a chunk of the $41 million invested in Colorado startups last month.
Tennyson St. barbershop lands $120K investment; looking for second location
Co-owner Taylor Romero said the money comes from a Minnesota Techstars accelerator program sponsored by big-box retailer Target.
Sigmon says: Denver startup connects leagues with refs
Rob Sigmon knows his pitch sounds a little cliché. “Everybody wants to be the next Uber,” said Sigmon, the founder of Centennial-based startup iRef, which has just raised $200,000. “But we’re kind of designed around that concept of being an Uber for referees.”
Gear rental startup puts $1M raise in the crosshairs
A Colorado Springs startup that rents skis and parkas to out-of-state visitors is looking to raise $1 million, as it adds more summer gear and lets customers use rentals as credit toward buying equipment.