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Proxima raises $12M

By TechTaffy Desk

Proxima, a data intelligence software company founded by Alex Song, a former Goldman Sachs employee, has announced the closing of a $12 million Series A funding round.

Proxima’s Series A round was led by Mucker Capital. The round also included participation from Aglae Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Partners, Data Point Capital, Broadway Venture Partners, FirstLook Partners, and Connexa Capital.

Founded in May 2022, Proxima aims to help consumer technology businesses scale customer acquisition, expand customer lifetime value, and optimize lifecycle marketing through its platform.

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