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Headless CMS Amplience has received a €37.9M senior secured investment from AshGrove Capital. The company intends to use the funds for growth and further investment in the platform, product roadmap, and in delivering value to customers.

“This funding will help support our growth and fuel further investment in our platform, product roadmap, and most importantly, in delivering enhanced value to our customers. By strengthening our ability to meet their evolving needs, we aim to deepen our partnerships and support their success,” said Bart Cloyd, Amplience co-CEO and CFO. 

Elsewhere, Open Text was named a leader in multiple IDC Marketscape reports and Agility CMS explains what most headless platforms lack.

Featured Stories

• ITG Announced David Mackay Joining as Storyteq US CRO: “In David, we have an experienced CRO who has delivered success in each of his previous roles, bringing with him an in-depth understanding of the competitive US environment and the strategic vision required to deliver our targets.”

• O2 Commerce Named Bloomreach's US Agency Delivery Partner of the Year: “This achievement reflects our dedication to excellence, innovation, and the success of our clients.”

• Exploring the Impact of the MACH Architecture on Marketing Technology: “Organizations that embrace this principle will not just enhance their omnichannel and operational efficiency but also position themselves as leaders in innovation, as MACH is capable of responding dynamically to the ever-changing demands of the digital marketing marketplace.”

• How Headless Checkout Can Tackle Ecommerce’s Biggest Challenges: “Adopting headless checkout gives you a flexible toolkit for reducing cart abandonment. It can also fuel a simpler, more intuitive buying experience across all the channels your customers use to engage with your brand.”

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Stories that caught our eye

1. Why (Most) Headless CMS Platforms Suck: Agility CMS sheds some light on the issues. 

2. CMS Kickoff 2025 Wrap Up: A recap of the annual conference. 

3. Transforming Cloud-based CMSs: A look at Optimizely’s CMS.

4. OpenText Named a Leader in Three IDC MarketScape Reports: Turn complexity into competitive advantage. 

5. Bloomreach Celebrates EMEA Partners: Winners of its 2024 EMEA Partner Awards.

The word on the street…

1. [LinkedIn]: Are analyst reports pay-to-play?: Pipedrive COO Kelly Goetsch sheds some light on the process.