September 11, 2024: AI-Driven Connectly Secures $20M Led by Alibaba - Connectly.ai, co-founded by Stefanos Loukakos and Yandong Liu, leverages AI to personalize text messages for retailers, aiming to boost customer engagement and sales through platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and SMS. Despite surveys suggesting customer preference for human interaction, over 300 businesses use Connectlys service. Alibaba led a $20 million Series B funding, bringing Connectlys valuation to $100 million. Funds will expand their platform and increase staff.
