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AI sales and marketing startup Clay is raising a round led by Wellington at a $7B pre-money valuation, up from $5B via an employee tender in January

Clay, an AI startup for sales and marketing teams, is raising new money led by Wellington at a $7 billion pre-money valuation, Axios has learned.

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AI sales and marketing startup Clay is raising a round led by Wellington at a $7B pre-money valuation, up from $5B via an employee tender in January

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