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Kiwi raises $23 million in Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures

Kiwi raises $23 million in Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures

20 Aug 2025, 13:53 PM

The funding round saw participation from Nexus Venture Partners, Stellaris Venture Partners, and Omidyar Network.

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