boulder business news
Colorado’s venture capital up during first quarter, new report says
Denver Post – Venture capital investment rose in Colorado and nationwide during the first quarter of this year, according to the second report in as many days that points to a robust VC environment in the state. Read more.
Sphero Inc. seeking $43 million in private equity
BizWest Media – Sphero Inc., the toy and robotics company that catapulted to success in 2015 with its make of the Star Wars BB-8 droid — has raised nearly $24 million in private equity and looks to raise another $19 million more, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Read more.
Zayo hires Level 3 executive as its new president
The Denver Post – Boulder telecom selects Andrew Couch as incoming president. Read more.
A Colorado mid-sized city is ranked the best to visit in the Mountain West; 9 cities in top 25
BizWest – When it comes to determining the “best” mid-sized city in the Mountain West region to visit, Boulder sits atop the list. Read more.
Once a niche, Boulder’s creative services industry sees boom times
Boulder Daily Camera – Boulder County now a hub for marketing, advertising. Read more.