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WeatherPromise Closes Oversubscribed Series A Round, Led by Maveron
WeatherPromise, the technology company driving demand for travel, event and recreation companies and redefining how consumers think about weather, today announced the close of its $12.8 million Series A financing, bringing total investment in the company to more than $22 million.
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