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Zaro raises $5.1M backed by Github, Hugging Face founders
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- →Zaro's funding highlights the growing interest in AI agent technology.
- →Backing from prominent AI figures suggests strong industry confidence.
- →The investment will help Zaro expand its platform and market reach.
London-based AI startup Zaro has raised $5.1 million in a funding round led by Cherry Ventures, with participation from angel investors including Hugging Face founder Thomas Wolf and Github founder Thomas Dohmke. Zaro specializes in helping customers build custom AI agents, a technology that is gaining traction in the AI community. The investment will enable Zaro to enhance its platform and broaden its market presence. This funding round reflects the increasing interest in AI agent technology and the potential for Zaro to make a significant impact in the industry.
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