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3D design company Loft raises $13 million

Loft, developer of the rooomy 3D design platform which offers a virtual staging solution for real estate agents and retailers, has finalized its privatization and $13 million series B round of funding. The investment was led by Antimeridian, and backed by Bertoia.

The new capital will be used to support investment in sales and marketing efforts, and to expand offshore 3D content production facilities, says Loft. “3D and 3D visualization is quickly becoming an important driver for purchasers and sellers of real estate,” said Pieter Aarts, CEO of Loft.

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