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CLOUDNC SECURES $20M TO TACKLE MANUFACTURING BOTTLENECKS

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WED, SEP 9, 2026

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UK-based manufacturing software startup CloudNC announced a $20 million Series B extension round Wednesday. The funding brings the company's total capital raised to $128 million.

CloudNC develops software designed to automate critical pain points in manufacturing operations. The funding round reflects growing investor interest in industrial automation and digital transformation within the sector. The company's platform targets manufacturing inefficiencies across production workflows. With the additional capital, CloudNC plans to expand its technology capabilities and market reach. This marks the latest in a series of significant funding announcements in the manufacturing tech space, where companies are increasingly prioritizing automation solutions to address labor constraints and operational costs. CloudNC joins other startups tackling similar challenges in the industrial software market.

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