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    BlackwallSeries C financingFunding & Deals

    Blackwall raises $100 million at a $2.2 billion valuation

    Investor Dawn Capital says Blackwall raised a $100 million round at a $2.2 billion valuation for its website traffic, bot management and AI-agent access platform. The round and valuation are separate figures; Dawn’s claims about internet traffic and adoption are investor assertions.

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