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Pulse Labs raises $2.5 million

By TechTaffy Desk

Pulse Labs, a startup that provides testing services for voice apps, has raised $2.5 million in financing. The investment was led by Madrona Venture Group, the round included participation from the Amazon Alexa Fund, Bezos Expeditions, and Techstars Ventures.

Pulse Lab customers include Amazon and Google according to the company.

[Image courtesy: Pulse Labs]

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