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Artisan, a San Francisco-based company, has successfully raised $11.5 million in a seed round to develop human-like AI employees aimed at transforming sales teams. The funding round was led by Oliver Jung and included notable investors such as Y Combinator and HubSpot Ventures. The company, founded by 23-year-old Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, has already achieved $1 million in annual recurring revenue within just three months of operation.
Artisan's flagship AI employee, Ava, automates the entire business development workflow, from prospecting to closing deals, without requiring constant human oversight. This innovative approach addresses common challenges in sales operations, such as app sprawl and manual tasks traditionally associated with Business Development Representatives. With over 120 customers already onboard, Artisan is poised to redefine the role of AI in business development.
• Artisan's AI employee, Ava, automates business development workflows.
• The company achieved $1 million in ARR within three months.
Artisan's AI employee, Ava, automates various business development processes, acting as a true team member.
Artisan addresses the need for automation in business development, reducing the manual workload of representatives.
Artisan's AI employee, Ava, takes over the BDR role by automating tasks like prospecting and lead nurturing.
The company aims to replace traditional sales tools with a consolidated platform that automates the entire business development workflow.
Artisan's participation in Y Combinator has significantly boosted its brand awareness and investor interest.
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