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Unicorn Strategy: CFO on Non-Traditional Funding

Unicorn Strategy: CFO on Non-Traditional Funding

Inside the Mentoring Round, Emma Seymour of Deputy shares how shifting from traditional VC funding to strategic customer investments propelled the company to unicorn status. By partnering with major customers like ExpressPros and Xero, Deputy secured $50M in strategic investments, unlocking new distribution channels and fostering deeper customer relationships.

1060: Reaching Unicorn Status Through Innovation | Emma Seymour, CFO, Deputy

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