BeerMkr raised $398,000 on Kickstarter in 2018 but investors on the ABC reality TV show were skeptical of the founders’ $25 million valuation.
Home brewing startup’s pitch on ‘Shark Tank’ goes flat
Startups
Welcome to Business Den’s coverage of the startup scene in Denver. Our daily coverage of business news includes coverages of the latest innovative startups in the area. Whether you’re a local entrepreneur looking to stay ahead of the curve, or simply interested in the local startup community, our coverage will keep you informed, engaged, and up to date.
Subscribe to Business Den today and stay ahead of the curve.
Photo studio startup raised $10.6M in April
Denver-based Soona, which also has studios in Minneapolis and Austin, offers quick turnaround photography and video shoots online.
Pillow made for spooning blows past Kickstarter goal within first hour
After his arm went numb cuddling with his girlfriend, a Denver entrepreneur decided love shouldn’t hurt and he invented a solution.
Legendary mountaineer Ed Viesturs signs on with Boulder apparel brand
He is now a part-owner and designer at Himali, which makes gear for the world’s highest and harshest environments.
Fluid Truck inks electric vehicle pact with Ikea for NYC, LA markets
The news comes weeks after the furniture retailer’s investment arm joined in the Denver-based peer-to-peer truck rental company’s $63 million funding round.
Startup Safe Rx is a lock for expansion after $2.7M funding round
The Greenwood Village-based company makes prescription drug bottles with combination locks designed to curb opioid abuse.
Littleton couple launches Kickstarter campaign for couch cup holder
The ‘Shark Tank’ fans have applied to pitch their product on the TV show that inspired it.
Blue Moon founder’s nonalcoholic, THC-infused beer startup raises $2.4M
Keith Villa wants to make Ceria a household name and will use the funds to increase the brand’s marketing and sales efforts.
Kickstarter backers chime in with $782K for clock startup
OneClock, which makes a minimalist alarm clock that uses music compositions to wake users, originally set a $20,000 goal.
Lawn-mower giant Toro buys Boulder mower/plow startup
Left Hand Robotics Inc., a Longmont startup that has developed an autonomous snow-plowing robot, was recently acquired for an undisclosed sum by The Toro Co., the Minnesota-based lawn-mower manufacturer announced Tuesday.
