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Checkerspot

www.checkerspot.com

 
Checkerspot is a design-centric materials company enabling ultra-high performance consumer products.
  • Number of Employees: 0-25
  • Annual Revenue: $0-1 Million

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Funding

Checkerspot raised $13M on 04/16/2019

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