Connectly

Connectly

AI-powered marketing automation for e-commerce

About Connectly

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Why Connectly is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

AI & Machine Learning

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$34.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

Overview

Connectly.ai automates sales and marketing for e-commerce businesses through its AI-powered platform, Sofia AI. This platform integrates with e-commerce systems like Shopify and Vtex, allowing for automated, personalized conversations with customers across various channels. Connectly.ai stands out by significantly reducing bureaucratic time and improving sales closing rates, aiming to enhance efficiency for its clients. The company's goal is to streamline marketing processes and improve customer engagement for e-commerce businesses.

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What believers are saying

  • Connectly.ai raised $20 million in Series B funding, led by Alibaba in 2023.
  • The platform reduces sales closing time by 75%, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Connectly.ai's AI-driven personalization boosts customer engagement and conversion rates.

What critics are saying

  • Connectly faces competition from established players like Salesforce and HubSpot.
  • Privacy concerns and regulatory changes could impact Connectly's data handling practices.
  • Over-reliance on Shopify and Vtex poses risks if integration policies change.

What makes Connectly unique

  • Connectly.ai automates two-way conversations, unlike traditional one-way message automation platforms.
  • Sofia AI integrates seamlessly with Shopify and Vtex, optimizing e-commerce operations.
  • Connectly.ai's multilingual AI understands over 20 languages, including local slang nuances.

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Funding

Total Funding

$34.6M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
BNamericas
Jan 17th, 2025
Roundup: Globant's VC move, Ebury expansion, Vtex M&A and more

Globant Ventures, the VC arm of Argentine-based tech consultancy Globant, made a strategic investment in San Francisco-based AI-powered marketing automation platform Connectly.

Digital Commerce 360
Sep 14th, 2024
Alibaba pours millions into an AI applications developer for ecommerce

Founded in 2020, Connectly has raised $132 million in working capital, including its latest round of funding from Ailbaba and participation from Unusual Ventures, Volpe Capital, RX Ventures, Falabella Ventures and Philippos Kourkoulos Latsis.

Business Wire
Sep 13th, 2024
Connectly Raises $20 Million Series B Investment to Expand AI Conversational Commerce, Scale Business

Connectly, the leader in conversational commerce, today announced its $20 million Series B investment led by Alibaba, with participation from Unusual

Venture Capital
Sep 11th, 2024
Connectly Secures $20 Million Series B Investment Led by Alibaba

Connectly secures $20 million Series B investment led by Alibaba.

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