AI-based sales augmentation platform DaveAI has raised an undisclosed amount in its pre-Series round of funding led by Mumbai Angels Network. The round also saw particpation from GHV Accelerator, IIIT Technology Venture Partners, and Mohan Kumar, CEO of Crestere Technologies.
Founded by Dr Ananthakrishnan Gopal, Ashok Balasundaram, and Sriram P H, DaveAI is a sales augmentation platform with a vision to democratise AI for enterprises. DaveAI can be used by brands to create sales experiences on web, VR, and AR.
The patent-pending platform uses Empathetic AI with a blend of technologies like speech and NLP, facial detection, visualisation, and a multi-dimensional affinity engine.
According to a statement by the company, DaveAI recorded 230 percent revenue growth last quarter amidst a global slowdown with clients like Maruti Suzuki, Pidilite Industries, Landmark Group and some leading banks.
Talking about their engagement with DaveAI, Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director (Marketing and Sales), Maruti Suzuki, said, “We at Maruti Suzuki are constantly working towards bringing innovative solutions to provide a superior experience to our customers. Our corporate accelerator, MAIL (Mobility and Automobile Innovation Lab), provides an excellent platform to startups to collaborate and work with Maruti Suzuki to co-create solutions that will be quickly implemented in our business and ecosystem.”
“We are collaborating with DaveAI, winner of our MAIL program (cohort 2), to implement multiple AI-based solutions to enrich the customer experience on our digital platforms. We are confident that with this partnership, we can set new benchmarks to enhance business performance and improve customer interface,” Shashank added.
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