Boulder, Colo.-based startup Ubooly, creator of a plush toy powered by iPhones or iPod touches that uses voice recognition software for interactive and educational games, has landed a $1.5 million seed round from SoftTech VC, 500 Startups, Ludlow Ventures, David Cohen and others. Founded by a husband and wife team, Ubooly raised over $28,000 in its Kickstarter campaign for a production run of the Ubooly creature, which currently retails for $29.95.
