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Sherpa raises $5.5 million

Enterprise video company Sherpa has raised $5.5 million in a Series A round. The round was led by Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV), with participation from Rally Ventures, and existing investors. BGV’s partner Marina Levinson and Rally Ventures’ general partner Charles Beeler will join Sherpa’s board of directors.

Sherpa is privately held and headquartered in Redwood City, California.

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