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The company has never taken venture capital, relying instead on a partner-led distribution model spanning more than 68 signed partners across 30-plus countries, supplemented by a 24-person SDR team and 13 account executives.\n\nThe business serves more than 500 paying customers, including large telecom brands, airlines, and banks, with an average contract value of approximately $25K per year and its largest customers paying over $100K annually. 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