Gamma Acquires Accel-Backed Design Startup Lica

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Presentation software company Gamma has acquired Lica, a design startup that had backing from venture firm Accel. The deal brings Lica's co-founders into Gamma's organization, where they will join a newly formed research team. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The move signals Gamma's intent to strengthen its research and design capabilities through the talent and expertise of the Lica team.

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