Kuaishou's Kling AI Hits $100M, Toma's $17M Boost, and Starbucks' AI Assistant Launch - Sales & Marketing AI Weekly #10

June 13, 2025 - Sales & Marketing AI Weekly
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This week, we're diving into some exciting developments in the AI-driven sales and marketing landscape. Toma has secured $17 million in Series A funding to enhance communication within auto dealerships, aiming to tackle the issue of unanswered calls. Meanwhile, a study by SoundHound AI highlights the potential of in-car voice commerce, suggesting it could generate $35 billion annually for automakers, with a significant portion of U.S. drivers ready to engage.

In other news, Kuaishou Technology has announced that its video generation model, Kling AI, has reached a $100 million revenue milestone within just ten months of its launch. Additionally, Klearcom is projecting a 79% revenue growth by 2025, driven by its AI solutions and plans for global market expansion. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more in this edition.
Toma Secures $17 Million to Enhance Auto Dealership Communication
Voice AI startup Toma has raised $17 million in Series A funding to improve communication in auto dealerships, addressing the issue of unanswered calls. Read more
SoundHound AI Study on In-Car Voice Commerce
A study by SoundHound AI suggests that in-car voice commerce could generate $35 billion annually for automakers, with 73% of U.S. drivers showing willingness to engage. Read more
Kuaishou's Kling AI Reaches $100M Revenue Milestone
Kuaishou Technology announced that its video generation model, Kling AI, achieved an annualized revenue run rate exceeding USD100 million within ten months of its launch. The model has been updated over 20 times, with the latest Kling AI 2.1 series improving video quality and performance. Read more
Klearcom Projects 79% Revenue Growth by 2025
Klearcom forecasts a 79% revenue increase by 2025, driven by AI solutions and global expansion. The company plans to expand its customer base and enter new markets in Asia and Africa. Read more
Betterbot Unveils Agentic AI Suite for Multifamily Sector
Betterbot has launched the Agentic AI Suite to improve marketing, operations, and resident engagement in the multifamily housing industry, alongside a brand refresh. Read more
AiVANTA and Slangit Partner for AI Customer Platform in Middle East
On June 10, 2025, AiVANTA and Slangit Technologies announced a partnership to develop an AI-powered customer engagement platform for Arabic-speaking markets in the Middle East, combining video messaging and dialect expertise. Read more
Starbucks Launches AI Assistant 'Green Dot Assist'
Starbucks has introduced 'Green Dot Assist', an AI assistant developed with Microsoft to help baristas improve efficiency. The pilot will start in 35 stores, with a wider rollout planned for 2026. Read more
FERMÀT Secures $45 Million in Series B Funding
FERMÀT, an AI-native commerce platform, has raised $45 million in Series B funding led by VMG Partners. The funding will support the company's efforts to enhance AI-powered shopping experiences. Read more
TTEC Expands Partnership with Zendesk for AI Solutions
On June 11, 2025, TTEC Holdings, Inc. announced an expanded partnership with Zendesk to enhance AI-driven customer experience solutions, focusing on CRM and workflow optimization across industries. Read more
Rasa Technologies Unveils Multimodal Voice AI for Enterprises
Rasa Technologies, Inc. has introduced a new multimodal voice AI system at Customer Contact Week in Las Vegas, designed to enhance enterprise voice automation by interpreting speech in real-time. Read more
IAS Partners with Lyft Media for AI-Driven Ad Measurement
Integral Ad Science has partnered with Lyft Media to offer AI-driven third-party measurement services for advertisers, focusing on Viewability, Invalid Traffic, and Brand Safety in Lyft's in-app ads. Read more
DoorDash Acquires Symbiosys and Launches AI Ad Tools
DoorDash has announced the acquisition of Symbiosys and the introduction of AI-powered advertising tools to enhance growth for restaurants and brands. Read more
Foundever and Cognigy Expand AI Partnership Globally
On June 10, 2025, Foundever announced an expanded partnership with Cognigy to enhance customer experience with scalable Agentic AI solutions, integrating AI agents with human interactions. Read more
PulseAd Launches in Seattle Targeting US Retail Ad Market
AI-powered retail media platform PulseAd has launched in Seattle, aiming to capture a share of the $280 billion US retail advertising market. Read more
Olyzon Secures $5M for U.S. Expansion of AI Platform
Olyzon has raised $5 million in a seed extension round led by Cassius Capital to boost its AI platform for Connected TV advertising in the U.S. market. Read more
Criteo and dentsu Form Global Partnership
Criteo and dentsu have announced a global partnership to enhance commerce and performance media campaigns using Criteo's Commerce Media Platform. Read more
LVMH Implements AI for Efficiency and Retention
LVMH is using AI tools to boost operational efficiency and customer retention, with applications in supply chain, pricing, design, and marketing, supported by a data platform developed with Google. Read more

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