Smartly founder's new startup Zero Technologies raises $10M for AI sales agent

What's the deal? Zero Technologies, the new company from SmartlyDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → founder Tuomo Riekki, has raised more than $10 million. The Helsinki software startup is building an AI tool that automates the sales process, from finding customers to managing them.

What's the endgame? Zero wants to automate sales work end to end, letting an agent handle customer acquisition and follow-up. The company has moved into new offices in Helsinki's Hietalahti district.

Who's behind it? Founders Santtu Koivumäki and Tuomo Riekki previously worked at growth company Smartly, the advertising software firm Riekki co-founded.

The signal: Smartly was designed to breed new founders, and its former employees have launched more than 40 startups. Co-founder Kristo Ovaska has also started a new company, Taito.aiDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → — a sign that the Smartly network keeps spinning out new AI ventures.

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