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.
Broker dives into business side of pot
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Solar testing site powering up $1.5M expansion
Hoping to make space in its massive solar complex for smaller companies, a nonprofit is expanding its campus near DIA with help from a state grant.
Insurance startup hoping to shake up healthcare
With a model focused on smaller and more specialized coverage, a local health insurance startup is raising money and laying the groundwork for nationwide operations.
Software startup for cannabis clients raises $8M
A company that helps marijuana shops and growers track, manage and supervise their inventory has finished up its first capital raise, drawing in $8 million from about a dozen investors.
Portable solar startup raises $5.4M
A company that has developed a small solar charger for smartphones and other devices has closed out another capital raise and is planning to expand its Westminster solar facility.
Backpack brand scores Kickstarter hat trick
A backpack startup has now raised a total of $58,000 over three crowdfunding campaigns, using online fundraising platforms not just to get off the ground, but to fuel each big step in the business.
Longboard startup to hit CNBC
A longboard startup that didn’t reach its recent crowdfunding goal is hoping to get some help from big-time investors and will appear on CNBC’s “The Profit” this week.
Health tracking startup raises $83M
In two separate capital raises, a Denver firm that helps users make and stick to health plans raked in $83 million, some of which it used to acquire a Massachusetts-based company.
Bikram Yoga turning up the temperature in Jefferson Park
Two yogis are fighting the winter cold with a 105-degree yoga studio in Jefferson Park, the second of the Bikram Yoga brand to launch in the Denver area.
Ice cream chain serving double scoop of new shops
Landing spots in a new Aurora development and on South Pearl Street, a local ice cream chain will bring its total to six locations by next summer.
