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Photobucket hackers arrested by FBI
The FBI arrested two Colorado Springs men who allegedly created software that allowed users to break into Photobucket accounts. The app the men created was named a ‘crude twist on the word Photobucket.’ Give it a second, you’ll come up with it. [Two men arrested for Photobucket app breach with naughty name, Denver Post]
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Strava releases data on the top runs and bike rides in Denver
The makers of the popular exercise app Strava released their take on the top 10 running and biking trails in the Denver area. The company used data gleened from millions of runs and bike rides to try and figure out which routes were the best in a number of regions around the world. Denver was one of only three U.S. cities included. [Built In Colorado]
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Denver has a semi-public startup incubator
The Commons on Champa, a public-private partnership, officially opened its doors on Wednesday. The space is a resource for any and all Denver entrepreneurs. Most of the services offered at The Commons are low cost or free. [Built In Colorado]
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VictorOps raises $2.6M
Boulder-based VictorOps raised $2.6 million in convertible debt that will eventually convert to equity once the company completes its Series B. That is expected to happen sometime in the fall. Some of the money is being used to build out the company’s sales team. [Boulder-based VictorOps raises $2.6 million in new funding, BizWest]
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Marijuana App Gaining Popularity
The marijuana focused social network MassRoots continues to gain popularity. The company announced it has over 325 thousand users who have interacted with the network over 110 million times. Their social media accounts are growing as well. [MassRoots racks up numbers and followers, Innovation News]
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Kapost raises $10.25M, opening a new Pearl Street office
The Boulder-based content marketing company Kapost raised $10.25M in funding. The new cash is going to be used to expand the company’s current workforce from 80 to 100 by the end of the year. The company will also consolidate their offices into a new Pearl Street office sometime this summer. [Built In Colorado]
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