AI-to-Human Chat Network Sensay Raises $4.5M in Seed Funding

sensay_logoSensay, a Los Angeles, CA-based AI- and chat bot-focused tech startup that connects humans to chat and transact across any messenger, raised $4.5m in seed funding.

The round was led by Norwest Venture Partners with participation from Greycroft Partners, Sweet Capital, NHN, Draper Associates and other existing investors.

The company, which has raised $6m in total funding to date, intends to use the capital to launch across additional messengers and expansion to international markets.

Led by Ariel Jalali, Co-Founder and CEO, Sensay is a peer-to-peer chat bot platform that facilitates instant conversations between two people across messaging platforms such as SMS, Slack, Kik, Telegram and Facebook Messenger. Unlike virtual assistants or staffed concierge services, it allows users to connect to a human with actual life experience. Key features include:
– Cross-platform chat bot network
– Machine-learning routing and matching, and
– Conversation marketplace with peer-to-peer chat transactions

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02/08/2016

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