Self-storage startup Closetbox lands $7.3M Series A
For the second time in less than a year, Denver-based Closetbox closed a major round of funding. Its Series A round brought in $7.3 million from an undisclosed group of investors, bringing the company’s total investments to $19.8 million to date. The investment follows a year of tremendous growth and expansion for the company and will be used to grow its user base and build out its technology to better serve customers. [Built In Colorado]
Misty Robotics announces release of Misty I Developer Edition prototype robot
Boulder-based Misty Robotics unveiled its first prototype at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week. The Developer Edition will only be available to a select group of developers, who will then have the chance contribute useful skills and feedback for the startup’s next-generation robot, Misty II, slated for release later this year. In order to be considered, developers must submit an application. [Press release]
Denver-based Mersive Technologies acquired by LA private equity firm
On Tuesday, Mersive Technologies announced the completion of its acquisition by LA-based private equity firm OpenGate Capital. The company, which provides a suite of wireless collaboration tools for businesses and schools, experienced a triple-digit year-over-year growth rate in 2017. The acquisition will give Mersive greater access to capital and operational expertise to continue that fast-paced growth. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. [Press release]
Techstars partners with Toronto-based Colliers in new real estate-focused accelerator
On Wednesday, Boulder-based Techstars announced plans for its newest accelerator in partnership with Toronto real estate services company Collier. The accelerator will launch in Q4 of 2018 and will be geared toward companies solving problems in the property and commercial real estate industry. Applications for the 10 spots open in February. [Press release]
