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May 19
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AI note-taking app Granola raises $43M a...

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AI-powered notetaking app Granola is raising $43 million in funding at a $250 million valuation. It is also launching a team sharing feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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