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Statusphere Secures $18 Million in Series A Funding to Turn Influencer Marketing into a Scalable, Trusted Growth Channel for Retailers and Consumer Brands
WINTER PARK, Fla., January 20, 2026--Statusphere announced it has secured $18 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to date to $27 million.
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