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April 28, 2026

Voi founder backs app store-dodging startup Zellify in €3.1m seed round

Candy Crush designer Sebastian Knutsson and Kry founder Johannes Schildt among angel investors

Martin Coulter

2 min read

London-based startup Zellify has raised a €3.1m seed round as it looks to help mobile developers sidestep app store fees and take control of their own growth.

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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