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Artisan raises $11.5M to deploy AI ’employees’ for sales teams

Last updated: September 30, 2024 10:23 pm
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Artisan, a revolutionary startup dedicated to revolutionizing traditional sales software through the use of AI-powered virtual employees, has recently secured $11.5 million in seed funding. The company’s flagship AI assistant, known as Ava, is designed to automate various tasks typically handled by business development representatives, such as lead research and personalized outreach emails.



Established just last year, Artisan has already achieved $1 million in annual recurring revenue, with over 120 companies utilizing its platform. The seed funding round was spearheaded by Oliver Jung, with contributions from Y Combinator, HubSpot Ventures, Day One Ventures, and other key investors.



“We develop AI employees called artisans, consolidating various software tools to create a unified software ecosystem where AI employees efficiently manage and execute tasks on behalf of users,” explained Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, the 23-year-old CEO and co-founder of Artisan, during an interview with VentureBeat.



How Artisan’s AI assistant streamlines sales processes



Artisan’s innovative approach aims to streamline the fragmented landscape of sales software by offering a comprehensive platform that encompasses tasks ranging from lead generation to email outreach. Central to this platform is Ava, an AI assistant capable of autonomously identifying prospects, researching companies, and crafting personalized messages.



“Ava locates leads that align with users’ ideal customer profile. We have access to over 300 million distinct B2B lead profiles,” detailed Carmichael-Jack. “Ava enriches leads using data sources like CrunchBase, Apollo, Cognism, drafts emails to the leads, sends LinkedIn messages, and automates the entire process.”

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AI’s impact on sales jobs: A shift in roles



Carmichael-Jack acknowledged the likelihood of AI replacing certain roles, emphasizing that this transition can ultimately be advantageous: “I anticipate a shift from manual, repetitive, automatable roles to more human-centered roles,” he remarked. “Humans will transition to more human-centric activities.”



Artisan has plans to expand beyond sales, with AI assistants for marketing and customer success currently in the works. The participation of HubSpot as an investor indicates that even established software providers recognize the potential of AI-driven approaches.



“Having HubSpot support us has been incredibly meaningful, as it demonstrates that even long-standing software providers are embracing the next era of software,” Carmichael-Jack highlighted.



The Future of AI in Business Operations



As Artisan continues to advance its AI sales assistants, the distinction between human and machine in the workplace becomes increasingly blurred. The focus now shifts to how quickly, rather than whether, AI will reshape sales processes.



In the evolving business landscape, success in sales may hinge less on closing deals and more on selecting the right digital companion. In this new realm, the most effective salesperson may just be the one operating behind the scenes.


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