UpCurve Acquires Closely for Undisclosed Sum

UpCurve, a small and medium-sized business solutions provider, announced it has purchased Denver-based technology startup Closely.

Closely, founded in 2011, is best known for its award-winning mobile app, Perch, which has aggregated live social data pertaining to more than 500,000 business locations across six social channels, including Yelp, Instagram, and Facebook. The free Perch app, available for both iPhone and Android phones, allows users to monitor social posts and reviews about their businesses and competitors. Closely had previously raised $3.4 million from investors, including Grotech Ventures.