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Voi founder invests in Zellify's seed round
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- →The investment highlights a growing trend of startups seeking alternatives to conventional app distribution methods, which could impact the app ecosystem.
Zellify, a startup that aims to bypass traditional app stores, has secured €3.1 million in seed funding backed by the founder of Voi. This funding will support Zellify's development and growth in the app market.
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