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London-based Scarlet, which certifies AI and software for medical devices, raised a $50M Series B led by Headline to support its US and Asia-Pacific expansion (Cate Lawrence/Tech.eu)

Led by Headline, the funding will support the London-based company's expansion into the US and Asia-Pacific as it tackles lengthy …

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