Capacity's $92M Windfall, OpenArt's AI Video Magic & Airbnb's AI Insights - Sales & Marketing AI Weekly #19

August 15, 2025 - Sales & Marketing AI Weekly
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In recent developments, Profound has successfully secured $35 million in a Series B funding round, which will be used to enhance its AI search platform and support its international expansion. Meanwhile, Capacity has announced a significant $92 million funding round and the acquisition of Call Criteria and Verbio Technologies, aiming to bolster its AI support platform for contact centers.

Additionally, OpenArt has introduced a new AI video creation feature that allows users to generate videos from a single sentence or song, though it raises ethical concerns regarding intellectual property. In the realm of AI strategy, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared insights during a Q2 earnings call, emphasizing that AI chatbots are not intended to replace search engines like Google, while highlighting the success of their AI customer service agent in reducing human contact by 15%.

Stay tuned for more updates and insights into the evolving landscape of AI in sales and marketing.
Capacity Secures $92M and Acquires Two Companies
On August 7, 2025, Capacity announced it raised over $92 million and acquired Call Criteria and Verbio Technologies to enhance its AI support platform for contact centers. Read more
OpenArt Introduces AI Video Creation Feature
OpenArt, an AI startup, has launched a one-click story feature for creating AI-generated videos, raising ethical concerns about intellectual property and misuse. Read more
Airbnb CEO on AI Strategy and Chatbots
During a Q2 earnings call, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky discussed the company's AI strategy, stating that AI chatbots should not be seen as replacements for search engines like Google. He highlighted the success of Airbnb's AI customer service agent in reducing human contact by 15% in the U.S. Read more
Pinterest CEO on AI Shopping and User Concerns
During a Q2 earnings call, Pinterest CEO Bill Ready discussed the platform's role as an AI-enabled shopping assistant and addressed concerns about AI-generated content affecting user experience. Read more
LivePerson and Google Cloud Expand AI Partnership
On August 6, 2025, LivePerson announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to integrate advanced AI capabilities into its platform, aiming to enhance customer interactions. Read more
GIBO Holdings Completes Trial of GIBO Click on CoolShort
GIBO Holdings Ltd. has completed a successful trial of its GIBO Click technology on the CoolShort platform, focusing on audience analytics and monetization strategies. Read more
Cuttable Secures $10M for AI Ad Platform
Melbourne-based startup Cuttable has raised $10 million in seed funding to enhance its AI platform for automating ad creation on Facebook and Instagram. Read more
HG Insights Unveils AI Platform for B2B Sales
On August 11, 2025, HG Insights introduced its AI-driven Revenue Growth Agentic Ecosystem, designed to enhance B2B sales and RevOps strategies by integrating market intelligence and real-time activation. Read more
Imparta Launches AI Sales Enablement System
Imparta has introduced a new version of its i-Coach® AI system aimed at improving sales enablement. The system provides personalized coaching and integrates with existing data to enhance performance. Read more
Aizy Secures €1.5 Million for AI Marketing Platform
Breda-based AI company aizy has raised €1.5 million to enhance its marketing platform for SMEs, with plans for product development and international growth. Read more
TechSee and BrightContact Partner for AI in Contact Centers
On August 12, 2025, TechSee announced a partnership with BrightContact to enhance customer experiences in contact centers using TechSee's Sophie AI platform. Read more
FordDirect and Podium Collaborate on AI Customer Engagement
Podium has teamed up with FordDirect to introduce its AI solution, Jerry, to Ford and Lincoln dealerships, aiming to boost customer interactions and sales. Read more
Dealops Secures $7 Million for AI Sales Tools
Dealops has raised $7 million to develop advanced pricing and quoting tools for sales teams in the AI and software industries. The funding will be used to expand their team and enhance their product offerings. Read more
Tugi Tark Partners with WebPrefer for AI iGaming Support
AI customer service firm Tugi Tark has partnered with Swedish software company WebPrefer to integrate AI support into WebPrefer's iGaming platform, aiming to improve customer service and player experiences. Read more
Coraly.ai Raises $2M for AI Real Estate Platform
Coraly.ai, a Dubai-based proptech company, has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-driven real estate lead generation platform and expand into new markets. Read more
Google Introduces AI-Powered Flight Deals Tool
On August 14, 2025, Google launched an AI-driven tool called Flight Deals within Google Flights to help travelers find cheaper flights. This comes amid regulatory scrutiny over Google's market practices and growing competition from other AI-integrated travel platforms. Read more
Profound Secures $35M to Boost AI Search
Profound has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round led by Sequoia Capital. The funds will be used to enhance its platform for managing business visibility in AI responses and support international growth. Read more

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