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Apr 2024
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Ethiopian plastic upcycling startup Kubi...

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Kubik, a plastic upcycling startup, has raised a $1.9 million seed extension, months after announcing initial equity investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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