Emergy, BruMate and Truewerk were among the 36 Colorado companies that raised $124 million last month, down nearly $90 million from last year.
The Term Sheet: Startup funding roundup for September 2020
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Denver-based AI fitness startup raises $2M, launches second workout app
“We don’t want to replace trainers or coaches,” an Exer Labs co-founder said. “We want to augment what you do with the person in real life.”
Denver entrepreneur hopes single-blade razor gets cut of shaving industry
“As a man you think about the most premium shaving experience you can get, and it’s going to the barber to get a hot towel shave with a single blade,” said Uno Shave co-founder Paul Tappon, who decried the shaving industry’s “multi-blade madness.”
RiNo grain-free food company closes Series B funding round
Capello’s did not disclose how much it raised but said in an SEC filing in May that it had raised about $6.4 million of the planned $9.7 million funding round.
Sisters behind leotard brand launch non-dancewear women’s clothing line
“Luckyleo has been doing well, but it hasn’t been experiencing the explosive growth that it was prior to the pandemic,” said co-founder Chelsea Early.
Denver energy bar startup takes the wraps off Target debut
Unwrapp’d, which makes bite-sized pieces of plant-based energy bites in recyclable and reusable packaging, hit shelves at a quarter of the national retailer’s stores this week.
‘Shark Tank’ deal with whiteboard startup erased and rewritten
Founder Anthony Franco shook hands with “Mr. Wonderful” Kevin O’Leary on the ABC reality show. Here’s what happened next.
California firm invests $20M in Denver drinkware startup BruMate
“The company is getting to a level that I felt it was important to have other eyes on the business,” said BruMate founder Dylan Jacob.
Simple syrup company launches CBD sodas and moves into Lincoln Park
Backyard Soda’s CEO said the small kitchen and warehouse space will give the company the chance to create new flavors and produce seasonal drinks.
The Term Sheet: Startup funding roundup for August 2020
Stedi, BillGo, Stream and Honcho were among the 17 Colorado companies that raised a total of $200 million.
