137 VENTURES RAISES $700M BEFORE SPACEX IPO
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137 Ventures, a major SpaceX backer, has raised $700 million across two new growth-stage funds. The move comes as the VC firm prepares for a potential windfall from SpaceX's expected public offering.
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