Ebsta's $48B AI Insights, Smobi & Vonage Team Up, Octolane's CRM Launch - Sales & Marketing AI Weekly #3

April 25, 2025 - Sales & Marketing AI Weekly
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Ebsta has released its 2025 Go-to-Market Benchmarks Report, which delves into $48 billion worth of pipeline data and insights from 2,000 Chief Revenue Officers. The report underscores the growing importance of AI in boosting sales efficiency, improving win rates, and increasing deal values. Meanwhile, Smobi has teamed up with Vonage to leverage Rich Communication Services (RCS) for better customer engagement in E-commerce, utilizing the Vonage Messages API.

In other news, Octolane, founded by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs, has launched an AI-powered CRM platform after raising $2.6 million. This platform aims to automate CRM processes and boost productivity. Additionally, Capsule has raised $12 million in Series A funding to advance its AI video editing tool, introducing features like an AI co-producer and real-time collaboration for marketing and media teams.
Ebsta's 2025 GTM Report Highlights AI in Sales
Ebsta has released its 2025 Go-to-Market Benchmarks Report, analyzing $48 billion in pipeline data and surveying 2,000 CROs. The report highlights AI's role in enhancing sales efficiency, win rates, and deal values. Read more
Smobi and Vonage Partner for RCS Messaging
Smobi has partnered with Vonage to enhance customer engagement in E-commerce through Rich Communication Services (RCS) using the Vonage Messages API. Read more
Octolane Launches AI-Powered CRM After $2.6M Funding
Bangladeshi founders have raised $2.6 million to launch Octolane, an AI-powered CRM platform aimed at automating CRM processes and enhancing productivity. Read more
Capsule Raises $12M for AI Video Editor
Capsule has secured $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI video editing tool for marketing and media teams, introducing features like an AI co-producer and real-time collaboration. Read more
Perplexity CEO Announces Browser for Targeted Ads
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has announced the upcoming launch of a new browser, Comet, which will track user activity to create profiles for targeted advertisements. The browser is expected to launch in May 2025. Read more
Manychat Raises $140 Million for AI Messaging Platform
Manychat has secured $140 million in funding led by Summit Partners to enhance its AI-driven business messaging platform. The company plans to expand its services and integrate more AI features for its 1.5 million global customers. Read more
Nexad Launches AI-Powered Ad Network
Nexad has launched an AI-driven advertising platform designed to integrate personalized ads into AI conversations. The startup has secured $6 million in seed funding to support this initiative. Read more
Listen Labs Secures $27 Million for AI-Driven Customer Research
AI startup Listen Labs has raised $27 million to improve customer research through simultaneous voice interviews, with backing from Sequoia and clients like Microsoft and Canva. Read more
Neuron7.ai Appoints Larry Shurtz to Board
Neuron7.ai has appointed Genesys Chief Sales Officer Larry Shurtz to its board of directors, leveraging his extensive experience to enhance their AI-driven strategies. Read more
Lace AI Secures $14M for AI Customer Service Software
Lace AI, founded by former Meta engineer Boris Valkov, has raised $14 million to enhance its AI-driven customer service software for home service companies. The funding will support workforce expansion and improve call conversion rates through customer interaction analysis. Read more

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