Packraft maker raises $900K and doubles office space after strong 2020

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LONGMONT — So far, 2021 has been nothing but smooth sailing for Kokopelli after running into some rough waters during the pandemic.

The Longmont-based packraft and kayak manufacturer raised $900,000 in capital last month and is getting ready to double its office size.

“We had a terrible March, a bad April, and then in May, the floodgates opened and everyone just wanted to be outside,” said co-founder Kelley Smith. “We went from the lowest of lows to highest of highs in a matter of months. But the momentum has only continued.”

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