
Gefran invests in Italian AI company
The automation specialist Gefran is investing in the Italian software company 40Factory and acquiring 22% of the company's shares as part of an equity investment. The investment amounts to four million euros.
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The automation specialist Gefran is investing in the Italian software company 40Factory and acquiring 22% of the company's shares as part of an equity investment. The investment amounts to four million euros.
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