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ReadAmsterdam-based Creative Fabrica, a social platform for crafters and designers, has raised $61M in growth capital to offer more resources for its community of 4 million creators. The round is led by Alven, joined by LionTree and TriplePoint with continued participation from Peak Capital, Felix Capital and FJ Labs. The funding will be used towards existing and new creator verticals, further build out of the platform’s designer network, expansion of creative generative AI toolset, and growing the team with senior talent globally.
ReadDataiku, the platform for Everyday AI, today announced $200 million in Series F funding led by new investor, Wellington Management, at a $3.7 billion valuation.
ReadAfter the launch of more than a dozen rapid grocery apps in the US and Europe by mid-2021, the market has been consolidating over 2022. Alven participated in this consolidation as a historical shareholder of Frichti which merged with Gorillas earlier this year. The merger with Getir values Gorillas 1,2bn$.
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