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Handshake Takes Aim At LinkedIn With $200 Million Fundraise

Handshake Takes Aim At LinkedIn With $200 Million Fundraise

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Michael B. Horn
Jan 26, 2022
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With $200 million raised as part of its Series F round at a hefty $3.5 billion valuation, Handshake intends to disrupt LinkedIn to transform how people start, restart, and jumpstart their careers.

“LinkedIn is focused on your past, and Handshake’s focused on your future,” CEO and founder Garrett Lord said.

A person’s LinkedIn profile starts with what thei…

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