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Defon AI closes $44M seed round and a16z alum obtains private island for "Network School" 🚀

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August 21, 2024

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techcrunch.com/2024/08/19/former-a16z-vc-balaji-srinivasan-obtained-a-private-island-for-his-new-longevity-technocapitalist-school

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The Rounds, the startup that delivers recurring grocery and household essentials in reusable packaging, announced on Monday its $24 million Series B The Rounds, the startup that delivers recurring grocery and household essentials in reusable packaging, secured $24 million.

techcrunch.com/2024/08/20/the-rounds-series-b-funding-round-24-million