A Denver startup with a prototype cooler that slips inside a backpack has its first round of funding in the bag.
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MRE startup for hunter-gatherers hits growth spurt
Paleo Meals to Go, which produces paleo MREs for backpackers, is pushing to get its product in stores and CrossFit gyms.
Doggie fro-yo startup fetches angel investor
After making an appearance on “Shark Tank,” a local startup that makes frozen yogurt for dogs has found a way to get its treats into the hands of more pet lovers.
Juice startup uncaps expansion plan
A 2-year-old juice bar chain wants to squeeze a lot more out of the business and is on the hunt for more locations around Denver.
Solar watch startup builds energy for retail launch
With a countdown ticking on a $30,000 crowdfunding campaign, a startup that’s created a solar-powered watch and phone charger is hoping to soon get its product on the wrists of 1,000 people with its first production round.
Salty spa washes up on Pearl Street
Wash Park West is getting a taste of a European health trend with a new spa built around a salt cave – a small room lined floor-to-ceiling with Himalayan salt, said to improve respiratory health.
Couple dives into hemp gear startup
On a long road trip, Kyle and Kim Vine hatched a business plan that combines their love of climbing with the growing hemp industry. Now, the pair is about to debut its first product: a hemp-based crash pad for free climbers.
Startup bites into medical market
The lightbulb moment that launched a Denver startup struck at an unlikely time: while its co-founder was stuck in a dentist chair. Three years later, the company is about to debut its first product.
IT whizzes boot up online search service
Three IT consultants have teamed up to launch an online service that they compare to a Yelp for finding tech contractors.
Skiing startups converge in Frisco
Entrepreneurs trying to break into the skiing industry gathered at a co-working space in Frisco this weekend for panel discussions, networking and a trip to Arapahoe Basin.