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Opendoor raises $325 million

By TechTaffy Desk

Online real estate marketplace Opendoor has closed a $325 million Series E funding round. The investment was co-led by General Atlantic, Access Technology Ventures, and Lennar, with additional participation from new investors Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue Management, 10100 Fund, and Invitation Homes.

Existing investors Norwest Venture Partners, Lakestar, GGV Capital, NEA, and Khosla Ventures also participated in the round.

[Image courtesy: Opendoor]

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