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Snappy Shopper raises seven-figure investment to fund growth

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Snappy Shopper, the home delivery marketplace serving convenience stores, has raised a seven-figure sum from existing investors; Highland Technology, Kelvin Capital and Scottish Enterprise, to fuel growth ambitions. The investment round, which was led by major investor Highland Technology, will be used to continue to invest in the company’s growth and core technology platform in …

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