NANOCLAW FOUNDER REJECTS $20M DEAL, RAISES $12M SEED
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NanoCo, creator of OpenClaw alternative NanoClaw, has secured $12 million in seed funding following a viral launch. The company turned down a $20 million acquisition offer to remain independent.
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