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Ataata raises $3 million

Cyber security training platform company Ataata has closed a Series A financing round of $3 million. The investment was led by Next Frontier Capital.

Tedco, 2M, SaaS Ventures, and Arra Capital also participated in the round.

Ataata is headquartered in Bethesda, MD

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