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K2 Raises $100M

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K2, a startup that provides business application platforms and solutions, has raised over $100 million in a Series C round of funding from private equity firm Francisco Partners. Jefferies is serving as exclusive financial advisor to K2 in connection with the transaction. Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton is serving as legal advisor.

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