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Denver Startups Decline, Yet Employment Rises Amid Challenges

9/18/2025

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Denver's startup count decreased from 1,546 in 2023 to 1,516 in 2024, per the Downtown Denver Partnership's State of Tech report.
Startup employment rose to nearly 7,400 in 2024 after a decline since 2021.
Colorado Startup Week, starting September 16, 2025, features over 200 events to support the startup community.
Venture capital funding slowed, with 61 deals totaling $900 million in early 2025, down from 79 deals at $800 million in early 2024.
CEO Caleb Polley of Cubby Beds noted that Denver's constraints promote sustainable business growth.

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Story summary

Denver's startup count decreased from 1,546 in 2023 to 1,516 in 2024, per the Downtown Denver Partnership's State of Tech report.
Startup employment rose to nearly 7,400 in 2024 after a decline since 2021.
Colorado Startup Week, starting September 16, 2025, features over 200 events to support the startup community.
Venture capital funding slowed, with 61 deals totaling $900 million in early 2025, down from 79 deals at $800 million in early 2024.
CEO Caleb Polley of Cubby Beds noted that Denver's constraints promote sustainable business growth.