Denver’s Central Business District is the traditional downtown hub of commercial activity. Long dominated by energy companies, tech startups of all sizes are finding homes inside the area’s skyscrapers. The zip code that encompasses much of the Central Business District and LoDo was, by far, the best funded zip code in Colorado over the last year.
Top fundings
- : $14 million, February 9th
- : $40 million, November 13th
- : $16 million, November 13th
- : $60 million, April 6th
Companies to know: , , , , , , , , ,
CBRE’s take: “Although not traditionally thought of as a tech hub, the Central Business District is becoming more attractive to tech companies based on its proximity to a deep labor pool and because of its attractive real estate costs. Craftsy, Ping Identity, Gusto and now Ibotta, have all anchored in the CBD as they continue to expand. Landlords are starting to take notice as well and are making a concerted effort to provide more building amenities to continue to attract major tech companies.” - Matt Harbert, CBRE Occupier Advisory and Transaction Services, Technology and Media Practice
Transportation:
- Bike Share Stations: 12
- Highways: I-25 via Colfax, Auraria Parkway, Speer Boulevard, 20th Street & Park Avenue
- Public Transit: 16th Street Shuttle, D, F & H line stops along Stout Street and California Street
Coworking spaces: , ’s Delaware Street location is also nearby
Best places for a caffeine jolt: ink! Coffee Company, Caribou Coffee, Leela European Cafe, Novo Coffee
Best happy hours: Stout Street Social, Polished Tavern, Yard House, The Greedy Hamster
Local breweries: Rock Bottom Brewery - Wynkoop Brewing, Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery, Lost Highway Brewing Company and Great Divide Brewing are all within a couple of blocks.
