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Upfluence raises $3.6 million

By TechTaffy Desk

SaaS influencer marketing platform Upfluence has raised a Series A funding of $3.6 million. The investment was led by the tech entrepreneurs’ fund ISAI; with participation from the investment group, French Partners.

Thierry Vandewalle , venture partner at ISAI will join Upfluence’s board of directors.

[Image courtesy: Upfluence]

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