Donna, a Ghent, Belgium-based AI assistant aimed at enhancing the productivity of sales professionals, has secured €1.6 million in pre-seed funding.
Investors
The round includes investments from Pitchdrive, Everywhere Ventures, Fortino, Syndicate One, and WeLoveFounders, among notable angels.
Donna Use of Funds
The company plans to expand its team, accelerate its rollout across the EU and US markets, and further enhance its AI capabilities to better serve sales professionals globally.
About Donna
Founded in late 2023 by Nicolas Christiaen, Jonas Deprez, Xander Berkein, and Lander T’Kindt, Donna is an AI-powered assistant designed to assist sales professionals in managing their customer relationships. It automates tasks related to CRM systems, such as updating contact information, logging interactions, and scheduling follow-ups. Donna has already 200 active user and has attracted interest from various industries including food service, business services, real estate, and construction.
Funding Details
Company: Dealside BV
Raised: €1.6M
Round: Pre-Seed Round
Funding Month: June 2024
Investors: Pitchdrive, Everywhere Venture, Fortino, Syndicate One, WeLoveFounders, Angel Investors
Company Website: https://askdonna.com/
Software Category: AI Sales Assistant
Source: https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/06/ghent-based-donna-raises-e1-5-million-to-be-the-ai-assistant-for-sales-reps-on-the-go/