Josh.ai raised $11M. Like Alexa, Siri and Cortana, smart assistant Josh can turn on your lights and close the blinds, but the company’s focus on privacy means it won’t use your data to serve targeted ads or sell it to third parties. The Series A allows the Denver company to hire and work on its product. [Built In Colorado]
TrueCoach acquired by TSG. The Boulder-based personal training software startup gives coaches and gym owners access to workout planning, video exercise libraries and more. TSG, which provides business management software to companies in the health and fitness industry, will help expand its offerings. [ColoradoInno]
Manna Tree Partners closed fund at $141.5M. The firm invests in companies that focus on human health and well-being. This fund invests in companies that produce, process and distribute healthy food. [FinSMEs]
COventure Forward to help entrepreneurs survive COVID-19 economy. The Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at the Leeds School of Business launched the initiative. It’s meant to connect small businesses, startups, scale-ups and entrepreneurs to a mentorship network. [CU Boulder Today]
WeWork and Bunker Labs partner on Veterans in Residence program. Scheduled to begin July 1, the program helps members of the military and veterans pursue their entrepreneurial ideas. Participants will receive support services and be able to network. [Colorado Hometown Weekly]
