🚀 GPTZero: 1.2M+ registered users
PLUS: Leverage Edu raised $40M + Selldone traffic grows at +102.1%
Welcome to the 33rd edition of AI Marvel!
In recent developments, Needle, the end-to-end AI Marketer that empowers founders of emerging brands, successfully secured a funding of $1,200,000. Similarly, Webio, a software company specializing in conversational AI for customer engagement solutions, raised an impressive €4,250,000. Check out the latest highlights of these innovative companies' growth and achievements from the week…
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🚀 Traction
Seeqle, an award-winning programmatic HR recruitment technology, achieved 500% increase in MRR over the past 12 months, reaching the 1M€ ARR milestone. Recognized as ‘AI Startup to Follow’ by France Digital and top 100 French startup by Challenges magazine. (Source: Direct contact)
Beagle Security an all-in-one solution for web application’s security needs, has 1700+ customers across 144 countries. In May, their website recorded 49.5k visits. (Source: Direct contact and SimilarWeb)
GPTZero, a platform that distinguishes between ChatGPT and human-written essays, recently secured a 3.5M seed round. They boast a user base of 1.2 million registered users, with over 80K active users daily. (Source: Direct contact)
Olympian Motors specializes in crafting AI-assisted electric James-Bond vehicles. With 251 pre-orders and a current fundraising goal of $12M, they have generated approximately $300K in revenue. (Source: Direct contact)
📢 Demo Day
Mubert, the world's first AI-operated music generation technology, drives growth for client-oriented businesses. With infinitely diverse music streams of any genre, Mubert offers customized features to target your business objectives, enhancing user LTV through personalized UX and fostering a stronger lifestyle brand.
Business model: Subscription (from $11.69/month)
Key Achievements: #2 Product of the day on Product Hunt (July 2019), #1 Product of the day on Product Hunt (September 2021), #3 Product of the week on Product Hunt (September 2021), Raised a total of $2.2M in funding over 3 rounds
Alex Mubert - Founder
Investors: LVL1 Group, Marat Kichikov, AltaIR Capital, Alexander Borodich, IT-Farm and others
Selldone.com offers a robust yet user-friendly online shopping website builder that empowers you to create your own ecommerce platform on your domain. It caters specifically to individuals in developing countries who may not have the financial resources to hire expensive experts or purchase plugins.
Business model: Subscription (from $7/month, with a free trial)
Alireza Shirdel - Co-founder
Mehrdad Pajuhaan - Co-founder
Investors: Google for Startups
Reflect is a note-taking tool meticulously crafted to emulate the natural workings of your brain. Their platform offers a seamless, user-friendly experience that combines simplicity, speed, and robust security. Moreover, their aesthetically pleasing interface enhances your overall note-taking journey, making it visually delightful and engaging.
Business model: Subscription (from $10/month, with a free trial)
Key Achievements: #1 Product of the day on Product Hunt (April 2022), #1 Product of the week on Product Hunt (April 2022), #4 Product of the month on Product Hunt (April 2022), #2 Product of the day on Product Hunt (July 2022), Golden Kitty Awards 2022
Alex MacCaw - Co-founder
Sam Claassen - Co-founder
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RewriteMe AI - Rewrite blog posts in seconds.
Wondercraft AI - Effortless podcast creation with AI.
Submagic - Generate amazing captions for your shorts with AI.
MindOS - Create autonomous AI agents for your professional tasks.
Felo Translator - A real-time translation app by AI (GPT - 4).
QRCode AI - Make QR codes sexy with AI.
Signum.AI 4.0 - Boost up-sell, cross-sell and prevent churn using AI.
BrewNote - AI-powered notes for user interviews.
VEED AI Avatars - Generate pro-level AI videos using text.
Convertfiles.ai - Convert your images online for free.
💰Last Funding Rounds
Leverage Edu raised $40,000,000. Leverage Edu is an AI-enabled marketplace designed to help students with their higher education and career growth plans.
Investors include: Blume Ventures, Educational Testing Service (ETS), Kaizenvest, DSG Consumer Partners and othersNeedle raised $1,200,000. Needle helps founders of rising brands defy the odds by providing them with an end-to-end AI Marketer.
Investors include: Goldbell Financial Services, JJ Chai, Iterative and Ethos FundWebio raised €4,250,000. Webio is a software company specializing in customer engagement solutions with conversational AI.
Investors include: Hambro Perks Ltd. and Finch Capital
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