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DataLane Secures $27M to Deliver Identity Graph of 20M Local Businesses
NEW YORK, December 16, 2025--DataLane, the identity graph for local businesses, today announced a $22.5 million Series A led by Amplify Partners with participation from Harry Stebbings, founder of 20VC, Basis Set, Mischief, and others. DataLane is building the first highly accurate identity platform for every local business in America — a LinkedIn for the offline economy — so companies like DoorDash, Square, Paychex, and Motorola can find, verify, and reach real business owners with unmatched pr
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