Hectre AI assessment

Orchard tech firm Hectre secures funding for AI-based expansion

2026-02-13T10:59:00+00:00By

Company founder predicts US$1bn valuation within next five years as develops quality assessment tools and possible trading platform

  • Orchard tech firm Hectre secures funding for AI-based expansion

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