Observed Signal · Jun 11, 2024 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Zeliq Raises $10M Seed for AI Sales Management
Paris-based SaaS startup Zeliq has raised an additional $10 million in a heavily oversubscribed seed round led by Exor Ventures, with participation from Resonance VC. The company offers a unified sales management platform that consolidates prospecting, outreach, team management, and deal closing into a single tool, utilizing AI to analyze prospects and craft personalized outreach. The funds bring Zeliq's total raised to $15.4 million since its launch a year ago. The platform, which underwent beta testing since November 2023, officially launches today. Zeliq plans to use the new capital to scale in the US and internationally, investing in marketing, product development, and hiring. Currently, half of Zeliq's customers are in France, with 25% in the US.
A mid-sized seed round for a sales automation startup; relevant to MarTech but not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Zeliq raised $10M in a seed round led by Exor Ventures, with Resonance VC participating.
- Total funding for Zeliq now stands at $15.4 million.
- The platform officially launches after six months of beta testing.
- 50% of Zeliq's customers are in France, 25% in the US, and 25% worldwide.
- Funds will be used for US expansion, marketing, product development, and hiring.
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