One of the cofounders of Italy’s first unicorn Scalapay has raised $3.3m for his new startup Desia, an AI-led intelligence platform for investment professionals.
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September 24, 2024
Cofounder of Italy’s first unicorn raises $3.3m for AI investment startup
Italy’s tech scene has received more attention in recent years. But there’s still progress to be made
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