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Watch our full conversation with Tekever co-founder Ricardo Mendes <a href="https://www.bailliegifford.com/private-growth-investing/?tab=insights?tab=insights" data-anchor="?tab=insights">here</a>.

Highlights from our conversation with Ricardo Mendes, co-founder of private company Tekever.

Quick take: conversations with private companies - Tekever

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