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Meridian Ventures launched a $35M fund with a focus on MBA-deferred founders

This new fund will back founders building enterprise technology in the United States. Meridian is agnostic, co-founder Devon Gethers said, noting that the firm has already invested in companies in fintech, logistics, healthcare, and of course, AI.

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Meridian Ventures launched a $35M fund with a focus on MBA-deferred founders

This new fund will back founders building enterprise technology in the United States. Meridian is agnostic, co-founder Devon Gethers said...

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