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Malaysian Startup Respond.io Raises $62.5M to Tackle Customer Conversation Management

TechCrunch AI · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 min read · Read original article →

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Respond.io, a Malaysian customer conversation management software, has secured a $62.5 million Series B round, growing its annual recurring revenue by 169% year-over-year. The company uses AI agents to handle customer inquiries and has a strong foothold in the market, with 2 billion messages processed per quarter. CEO Gerardo Salandra believes the company’s pricing model, which charges based on conversation volume, sets it apart from competitors.

💡 Key Takeaways

  1. Respond.io has raised a $62.5 million Series B round to grow its customer conversation management software.
  2. The company's annual recurring revenue has grown by 169% year-over-year, driven by its AI-powered platform.
  3. Respond.io's pricing model, which charges based on conversation volume, sets it apart from competitors in the market.
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