Sitting at the intersection of technology and education, four local startups are receiving grants from a federal foundation this year and have a shot at more money in the future.
Education tech startups win federal dollars
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Pot breeder outgrows seed operation
With plans for a large grow operation and storefront, a veteran cannabis breeder is expanding into new parts of the pot business and hoping to reach markets nationwide.
Former city official kicks off development startup
The former head of Denver’s development services department is hopping over to the other side of the table, launching a consulting business to guide developers through the maze of government approval.
Airstream rental startup hits lawsuit speed bump
A local business that renovates and rents out vintage Airstreams has been sued by the trailer company for copyright infringement, and the owner says he is planning on switching up the company name.
Colfax co-working venture to cater to wedding industry
A local wedding planner is hoping to do some matchmaking between other small businesses in her industry by bringing them together in a planned co-working space on West Colfax.
Diet company sets $2M New Year’s resolution
More than halfway to its goal already, a manufacturer of diet supplements and snack lines known for its celebrity endorsements has a $2 million capital raise in the works.
Fitness franchise zeroes in on over-50 crowd
In a departure from yoga studios and CrossFit gyms, a new fitness venture in Lakewood is combining low-impact machines and personal training to cater to the growing baby boomer population.
$822M in capital pushes Denver startups to 2016
Tech, food and cannabis companies racked up the venture capital over the course of 2015, and Denver-based investment funds were flooded with another $6 billion.
Capital raise delivers for meal startup
A young company with a big-name local chef as a partner is hoping to expand in the Denver metro area with an additional $310,000 it raised from investors last week.
Broker dives into business side of pot
With the marijuana industry’s moving-target regulations, a former developer has built a new business on brokering the deals of Denver’s cannabis companies.
