Colorado Real Estate Journal - October 21, 2015
The Downtown Denver Partnership recently released the Downtown Denver Startup Report, which includes data that indicates downtown Denver’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship is thriving. Highlights from the report include: A total of 623 startups are located in downtown Denver, accounting for nearly 8 percent of all city center business; 153 new startups were founded in 2014; 4,359 people are employed by a city center startup; 42 startups raised $408.91 million in venture capital in the past year; and downtown’s project growth rate in the next five years is more than four times the national average. “The entrepreneurial energy in downtown Denver is palpable, and it’s clear that we are building a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship that makes the center city the absolute best place to start and grow a business,” said Tami Door, president and CEO of the Downtown Denver Partnership. “Through programs and events like Denver Startup Week and The Commons on Champa, we are partnering with the community to create the resources and tools necessary to help business builders succeed.” The Downtown Denver Startup Report is produced in partnership with the Colorado Technology Association and Built in Colorado. For more information and to view the full report, visit www.downtowndenver.com.