Shapr Raises $9.5M in Funding

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Shapr, a Paris, France and New York-based provider of a professional networking app, raised $9.5m in funding.The company will use the funds to hire 15 employees for its Paris and New York offices in the next 12 months and launch Shapr Premium, a paid subscription model.The app then uses a proprietary algorithm to curate a daily selection of 15 profiles to browse, making the networking experience highly relevant, manageable and enjoyable.Over the last year, Shapr has helped professionals in the US, UK, and France to find investors and cofounders, launch new businesses, and sign new job offers.Upcoming features include the option to browse up to 50 profiles per day, increasing the number of potential matches.

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