A new online marketplace and an apparel brand’s raise highlight BusinessDen’s recent startup coverage.
The Term Sheet: Startup funding roundup for October 2025
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After bankruptcy, a Colorado apparel company rebuilt — in Vietnam
“We moved into the chaos. The mills. The factories,” says an owner of Western Rise.
PR vets launch startup to connect businesses with photographers, videographers
Frameflow is live with 45 freelancers in Denver and plans to expand to Dallas and Phoenix next year.
Energy drink investors say Outdoor Voices founder defrauded them
Ty Haney allegedly promised equity investments in Joggy in exchange for cash to fulfill a Target order, then reneged.
Women’s ski apparel brand Halfdays raises $10M
Co-founder Ariana Ferwerda says the money will expand year-round activewear lines and open more brick-and-mortar stores.
The Term Sheet: Startup funding roundup for September 2025
Techstars Boulder’s new leader and an AI agent for developers highlight BusinessDen’s recent startup coverage.
Pickle shot purveyor in thousands of liquor stores looks to raise $500K
Dirty Dill expects to do $1 million in sales this year and is switching to contract packing, according to cofounder Dan Graves.
Boulder startup aims to help you sell your home without a realtor
“It really isn’t as complicated as the industry would lead you to believe,” said Mike Chambers, who set out to sell his home and founded a company instead.
‘Shark Tank’ game lands Dick’s, Scheels as first retailers
Founder Tom Filippini said the hybrid of pingpong and pickleball will do “several millions of dollars” in revenue this year.
Inspirato declines $43M takeover bid by Exclusive Resorts
The announcement ends a weekslong back-and-forth between the two companies founded by Brent and Brad Handler.
