Spotify's Gen AI Ads, Rembrandt's €330K Boost, and Krisp's Accent AI - Sales & Marketing AI Weekly #1

April 11, 2025 - Sales & Marketing AI Weekly
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Amsterdam-based AI startup Rembrandt has secured €330,000 in funding from angel investors to enhance its revenue intelligence platform. This investment aims to boost the efficiency of sales teams by leveraging AI technology. Meanwhile, SBI Growth Advisory has acquired Daydream's AI Business Intelligence platform, now rebranded as ACE, to integrate AI with strategic consulting services, enhancing data connectivity and insights.

In other news, Spotify has launched Gen AI ads and the Spotify Ad Exchange (SAX), a new platform for programmatic ad buying. This initiative allows advertisers to engage with users through real-time auctions, marking a significant step in AI-driven advertising. Additionally, audio startup Krisp has introduced an AI feature that modifies Indian English accents to U.S. English during calls, aiming to improve communication and sales conversion rates.
Rembrandt Secures €330,000 Funding for AI Platform
Amsterdam-based AI startup Rembrandt has raised €330,000 from angel investors to enhance its revenue intelligence platform, aiming to improve sales team efficiency. Read more
SBI Growth Advisory Acquires Daydream's AI Platform
SBI Growth Advisory has acquired Daydream's AI Business Intelligence platform, now named ACE, to enhance its consulting services. The acquisition aims to integrate AI with strategy to improve data connectivity and insights. Read more
Spotify Launches Gen AI Ads and Ad Exchange
Spotify has introduced Gen AI ads and the Spotify Ad Exchange (SAX), a new platform for programmatic ad buying, allowing advertisers to engage with users through real-time auctions. Read more
Krisp Introduces AI to Modify Indian Accents to American English
Audio startup Krisp has launched a new AI feature that modifies Indian English accents to U.S. English during calls, aiming to enhance communication and sales conversion rates. Read more
Optise Raises $2.2M for AI Website Insights Platform
Icelandic startup Optise has secured $2.2 million in pre-seed funding to develop an AI-powered platform that enhances B2B companies' digital presence. The funding will aid in product development and global expansion. Read more
WPP Acquires InfoSum for AI Data Solutions
On April 3, 2025, WPP announced its acquisition of InfoSum to enhance its AI-driven data solutions, focusing on secure and privacy-compliant data collaboration for clients. Read more
Monks Appoints Susan Foley as SVP of Innovation
Monks has appointed Susan Foley as Senior Vice President of Innovation to enhance their AI capabilities, focusing on optimizing content creation processes. Read more
MotionPoint Acquires GetGloby for Multilingual Marketing
On April 3, 2025, MotionPoint announced its acquisition of GetGloby, aiming to enhance its multilingual marketing platform capabilities. Read more
Actively AI Secures $22.5M for Sales Superintelligence
New York-based startup Actively AI has raised $22.5 million to develop a reasoning-driven sales approach, addressing the shortcomings of traditional AI sales representatives. Read more
Stagwell Appoints First Chief AI Officer
Stagwell has appointed John Kahan as its inaugural Chief AI Officer to lead AI integration across its global network. Read more
Markmi Secures €1.1M for AI Markdown Tool
Markmi has raised €1.1 million to develop its AI markdown assistant for fashion retailers in Europe and the U.S., aiming to enhance pricing strategies and profitability. Read more
Artisan Secures $25 Million in Series A Funding
AI sales agent startup Artisan has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round led by Glade Brook Capital. Despite a controversial marketing campaign, the company continues to hire human employees. Read more
CONVO GPT's AI 'Sara' Boosts Sales Productivity by 300%
Following the launch of its AI employee 'Sara', CONVO GPT reports a 300% increase in sales productivity for early adopters, with notable improvements in efficiency and lead generation. Read more
Monks Showcases AI Innovations at NAB 2025
At the NAB 2025 in Las Vegas, Monks presented its latest AI advancements, including initiatives with NVIDIA, AWS, and Verizon Business to enhance content creation and broadcasting. Read more
Skai Launches Celeste AI for Commerce Media
On April 2, 2025, Skai announced the launch of Celeste AI, a generative AI marketing agent designed to enhance commerce media for brands and agencies. The platform is currently in closed beta testing with a full release planned for May 14. Read more
Seedtag Introduces AI Intention Models for Advertising
Seedtag has launched AI Intention Models to improve contextual advertising by identifying user intent in real-time without personal data, aiming to enhance engagement and advertising effectiveness. Read more

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