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July 30, 2024

Healthtech Zoe says US is 'biggest opportunity' as it raises $15m for stateside expansion

The announcement comes months after the company announced it was making layoffs amid cost cutting measures

UK gut health startup Zoe has raised $15m from US-based VC Coefficient Capital as it looks to crack the US market with its microbiome testing and diet advice app. The Series B extension takes the startup’s total funding to $118m. 

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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