CU’s New Venture Challenge putting out ‘quality businesses’

BOULDER — For the co-founders of Revolar Inc., taking home the $10,000 top prize at the finals of the University of Colorado’s New Venture Challenge last spring was just the beginning of what has turned out to be a transformative 2015. But the startup’s experience in the NVC yielded far more than just a boost in cash.

While participating in the challenge, chief executive and co-founder Jackie Ros said, Revolar connected with officials for Techstars, who encouraged the company to apply for the startup accelerator. Fast-forward a few months, and Revolar is one of the latest graduates…