Maxar Technologies to move headquarters and 800 new jobs to Westminster
Yesterday afternoon, Canadian geospatial intelligence and space technology firm Maxar Technologies officially announced it would move its headquarters from San Francisco to Westminster — and bring more than 800 new corporate jobs with it. DigitalGlobe merged with Maxar Technologies late last year. The move will enable company leadership at Maxar and DigitalGlobe to work more closely. [Built In Colorado]
Study reveals Boulder has highest density of high-growth companies per capita
A recent study from the Brookings Institution, which did a deep dive into data from the Inc. 5000 from between 2011-2017, ranked 25 U.S. cities by the density of high-growth companies per capita. The data showed that Boulder led the rankings with 367 high-growth companies per one million residents. Denver ranked 10th on the list, with 181 high-growth companies per one million residents. Nationwide, technology and IT services were the main driver in business growth. [The Brookings Institution]
Xactly Corp acquires Ontario-based Obero
Xactly Corp, which just last week announced major expansion plans for Denver, acquired Canadian sales performance management company Obero yesterday for an undisclosed amount. The deal adds key services to Xactly's portfolio, including sales planning, compliance and incentive management capabilities. [Press release]
Denver-based TRELORA launches new market in Seattle
Real estate tech firm TRELORA launched in Seattle on Wednesday, bringing its commission-free, online real estate services to the Pacific Northwest. The company states that it has saved Colorado homeowners over $36 million in commission fees since its founding in 2011, and it plans to bring those same savings to Seattle's booming real estate market. The company has not stated whether it plans to grow an office in the state. [Press release]
