Kovi secures $30M Series A to expand its car‑rental fleet
Kovi, a Brazilian car‑rental startup, raised a $30M Series A in 2023 to grow its fleet, hire staff, and expand into Mexico City.
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Kovi, a Brazilian car‑rental startup, raised a $30M Series A in 2023 to grow its fleet, hire staff, and expand into Mexico City.
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