AI conversational platform Automat raises $11 mln in Series A

Automat, an artificial intelligence-driven conversational marketing platform, has secured about $11 million (US$8.3 million) in a Series A financing. The round was led by U.S. brandtech company You & Mr Jones. It was joined by new investors Comcast Ventures and Omidyar Technology Ventures as well as follow-on investors Relay Ventures, Real Ventures and USAA. Launched last year, Automat enables personalized one-on-one conversations between marketers and customers. Led by CEO Andy Mauro, the company will use the funds raised to grow engineering, research and product teams, and further business development, sales and marketing efforts.

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