Colorado tech roundup: Techstars goes to Germany, Artifact Uprising acquired & more

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Artifact Uprising acquired

Denver-based Artifact Uprising, a web company which makes tangible products for digital photos, has been acquired by VSCO (Visual Supply Co.). Financial terms were not disclosed. VSCO is based in Oakland, California, but also has a location in Colorado Springs. [Artifact Uprising Acquired By VSCO: Tech Rockies]

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Boulder's Techstars launching in Berlin

Boulder-based startup accelerator Techstars is expanding to Europe. Their new accelerator program will open in Germany in the summer of 2015. It will aim to invest in 10, mainly European, start-ups annuall. [Techstars Will Launch In Berlin In June, Applications Open Now: TechCrunch]

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Dish Network introduces Sling TV

Englewood's Dish Network unveiled a new streaming service this week. Sling TV is a $20-per-month, online streaming TV service available separate from the company's satellite services.

The service will debut in coming weeks and is geared toward those without cable or satellite currently. [Dish Network introduces Sling TV, a streaming service for cord cutters: Denver Business Journal]

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Boulder may be aiming to cut AirBnB

The Daily Camera reports the city has sent cease-and-desist notices to 20 property owners after fielding complaints about the practice. The notices from Boulder's zoning enforcement office threaten possible action against the owners, but doesn't say what that might be.

Boulder is cracking down on the practice in areas of the city where zoning doesn't allow either B&Bs or hotels. [Boulder steps in to stop AirBnB, other short-term rentals: Denver Business Journal]

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