Early Revolut backer invests in AI-focused finance software startup Light

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Light, a Danish financial software startup, told CNBC it has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Balderton Capital.
Founded in 2022, Light’s software uses artificial intelligence to automate businesses’ accounting, bookkeeping and financial reporting.
The startup recently opened an office in London and is planning to open one in New York to meet U.S. demand

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