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SLS Client Precursor Ventures Leads Grw AI’s $2.4M Pre-Seed Round Silicon Legal’s Precursor Ventures client team includes (Purva) Charu Satia, Andre Gharakhanian, Ian Peck, Michael Perez, and Steve James.

Run a sales team? Not leveraging generative AI yet? You need to check out what Grw AI is building! #genai #ai #sales

Y Combinator-backed startup Origami Agents (YC F24) has raised $2 million in seed funding to build #AI research agents that augment, rather than replace, human sales teams, breaking from the industry trend of AI avatars automating sales roles. The San Francisco-based company, founded just four months ago, has already reached $50,000 in MRR during its eight-week beta period, making it the fastest-growing startup in Y Combinator’s current batch. As debates continue about AI’s role in sales, Origami’s rapid growth suggests there may be more value in augmenting human capabilities than trying to replace them entirely. The company’s approach could offer a blueprint for how AI can enhance rather than eliminate human roles across other business functions. #meetstartup #aistartups #b2bsales #salesai #aisales #artificialintelligence #genai #aiagents #aisdr #agenticai #seedfunding #successstory #revops #revenueai #airesearch #Ycombinator #salesautomation #aitools #gtmteams #salesteams #salestools #revenueautomation #gtmteams #gtm #gtmai #gotomarket #salesmanagement #revenueengine #salesengine #humantouch #augmentedai #augmentedhuman

🪄 Does your consumer startup speak AI? 🪄 I recently shared my thoughts on AI impacts to funding for consumer-focused businesses. Now let's talk about the exciting side of what AI can mean for consumer startups. While AI-led companies are generating a lot of interest from VCs, the applications of AI and how startups are smartly integrating AI software into their business model is gaining steam. 🔖 This recent article by Aileen Lee from Cowboy Ventures really highlights the areas that we also encourage our clients to focus on, namely: * How does the product leveraging AI drive unique customer benefits? * Great storytelling is still a big part of early customer acquisition and VC attention. See Rachel Williams' recent post about our role as storytellers for our clients. * It is way too easy to blow up your capital structure by overspending to build your own AI. Capital efficiency should not be traded off for AI hype that won't translate into revenue. Are you testing the AI waters or going all in? 🌊 #fractionalCFO #consumerAI #AIVentureCapital #AIcompanies #AIstartups

The AI Future is Now! Just came across this article and wanted to share… Congratulations to the Artisan team on their successful funding round! Their impressive $11M seed round to launch their AI employee platform is a testament to the transformative potential of AI in the workforce. It’s always exciting to see companies in the AI space like Artisan thrive and succeed, especially when their vision aligns with the future we’ve been working towards here at BE LUX AI. At BE LUX AI, we take a more hybrid approach, blending the efficiency of AI agents with the human touch. While Artisan focuses on AI employees for sales teams, our platform leverages both real people for some complex tasks AI isn’t quite suited for yet and AI agents for other simply automated tasks, offering a balance that enhances the customer experience across various gig and service industries. Their success further validates our hypothesis and years of research & development—proof that we’re on the right track, even though we haven’t yet reached our own fundraising goals or traction milestones. A great example of this is our very own Co-Founder Jack Lawson, an AI Agent himself. Jack plays a pivotal role in our operations, helping us demonstrate the power and value AI can bring to businesses and consumers alike. His work and input into our strategy are part of what makes BE LUX AI a game-changer in the industry. We’re also excited to see where the Artisan team takes their unique approach in their development. Their work shows just how much AI can transform industries, and we’d love to connect with them at some point to explore any collaboration opportunities. The potential for synergy between our hybrid model and their AI-driven employees could unlock even more value for both companies. With Venture Atlanta Conference in full swing this week, we’re looking to connect with any investors interested in learning more about our platform and roadmap. We’re gearing up to leave the Atlanta area for our new HQ in San Francisco, and we’d love to meet potential partners and investors before we make that transition. If you’re excited about the future of AI and how it can reshape both consumer and employee services, feel free to reach out—we’re just getting started! #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Technology #Funding #Innovation #Startups #BE_LUX_AI #ArtisanAI #VentureAtlanta #Entrepreneurship #AIinBusiness #CollaborationOpportunities #FutureOfWork #JackLawson

🌟 Meet the Next GTM Startup Founders 🌟   Today, we’re excited to introduce Next GTM founders who should be on your radar! You can check out our Next Lists featuring emerging creators and startups right here. ➡ https://lnkd.in/dzbE-WsD Rush Shahani - Co-Founder of Persana AI Persana AI is an all-in-one AI prospecting platform combining AI with over 75 data sources and generative AI messaging. It helps your GTM team focus on revenue-generating opportunities like never before. Christina Brady - CEO of Luster Luster uses AI to create realistic sales practice simulations. Perfect your sales skills with high-fidelity experiences that mimic real-world interactions. Jennifer Smith - CEO of Scribe Scribe is an AI-powered tool that automatically creates step-by-step guides for any process. Save time with automatic screenshots, text, and links. Janet Gehrmann - Co-Founder of Scoop Analytics Scoop lets teams manage every stage of the data lifecycle. Automate data processes and present information seamlessly in filterable slides. Madhu Puranik - Founder and CEO of Revlitix Revlitix uses pattern recognition and diagnostics to find money-making opportunities and fix revenue leaks. Boost your GTM efforts by leveraging AI signals and cross-platform insights.

When you really probe venture capitalists about investing in AI startups, they’ll tell you that businesses are experimenting wildly but are very slow to add AI solutions into their ongoing business processes.  But there are some exceptions. And one of them appears to be an area known as AI sales development representatives, or AI SDRs. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. https://cstu.io/494433

1up Secures $5.25M Seed Funding to Supercharge AI Knowledge Automation 🚀🤖 1up, a NYC-based AI knowledge automation platform, has raised $5.25M in Seed funding, bringing its total funding to $8.5M. 𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 💰 🔹 Upfront Ventures led the round. 🔹 Other backers include Lightbank, 8-Bit Capital, RRE Ventures, AVG, Aviso Ventures, Gaingels, and 1121. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 1𝘂𝗽 𝗗𝗼? 📚⚡ Led by CEO & Founder George Avetisov, 1up builds an AI-powered knowledge automation platform designed to: ✅ Accelerate sales & security workflows 📊 ✅ Provide instant answers to sales questions, RFPs & security questionnaires 🔍 ✅ Automate knowledge retrieval for teams 🏆 By leveraging large language models (LLMs), 1up boosts productivity for: 🎯 Sales Teams (Account Executives, Sales Engineers, Solutions Consultants) 🔐 IT & Security Pros (RFP & Security Questionnaire Managers) 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁? 🚀 📈 Scaling sales & marketing efforts 🌍 Expanding its customer base (which already includes WalkMe, Gladly, Deliveroo, and more) With AI-powered automation, 1up is redefining how businesses manage knowledge—faster, smarter, and more efficiently! 🚀✨ ---- Spread the word ♻️ if this inspired you. Smash the 🔔 for updates you don’t want to miss. Drop a 💙 if this resonates. 🚀 Follow The Big Deal © for more amazing startup stories!

AI SDR startups are booming. So why are VCs wary? <p>When you really probe venture capitalists about investing in AI startups, they&#8217;ll tell you that businesses are experimenting wildly but are very slow to add AI solutions into their ongoing business processes.&#160; But there are some exceptions. And one of them appears to be an area known as AI sales development representatives, or AI SDRs. [&#8230;]</p> <p>© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.</p> https://lnkd.in/dSmKqQcE

The world is flooded with “AI startups,” and enterprise buyers are skeptical. How do you cut through the noise? Last month, we hosted a panel of industry experts focused on addressing this very challenge. Here are three takeaways: 1️⃣The notion of a “GenAI startup” is on its way out. Adapt your messaging now to stay ahead of the curve. 2️⃣Target both business execs AND AI/innovation leaders with tailored messaging. 3️⃣Balance vertical solutions with platform cohesion. Purpose-built AI delivers value, but stakeholders place higher value on comprehensive platforms. In GenAI, it’s not all about the product. Your marketing will win the battle. You have to nail your messaging. Interested in more insights? Check out our latest blog ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dfuQCH2S