Angel.ai, formerly GoButler, is a technology company that supports businesses in automating conversational commerce using NLP.
Founded in February 2015, GoButler is a messaging-based, on-demand service that operates as a digital personal assistant, using Human Assisted Artificial Intelligence (HAAI) to fulfill requests 24/7, 365 days a year. GoButler takes the time and inconvenience out of everyday tasks, fulfilling on-demand requests, from food delivery and travel bookings to restaurant reservations and more. GoButler searches the web, compares prices, reads reviews and orders, using the best services at the most reasonable costs. The service saves users valuable time, getting them the things they need, when they want them, all conveniently via text message.In September 2016, there were rumors that Angel.ai had been acquired by Amazon. An Amazon spokesperson however stated on 21 September 2016: “Amazon did not acquire Angel.ai. We made an individual hire of [former Angel.ai CEO] Navid Hadzaad. His title is Product Lead, New Initiatives.”
Announced Date | Round | Money Raised | Number of Investors | Lead Investors | Post Valuation | |
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Jul 30, 2015 | Series A | $8M | 1 | General Catalyst | — | Detail |
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General Catalyst | Yes | Series A |