Reviewed by: Pat Byington
Birmingham startup raises $20M in funding for AI-powered messaging
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A local tech startup just completed a $20M Series A funding round after a recent pivot into the burgeoning AI market.
Birmingham-based Linq raises $20M in Series A funding
On Monday, February 2, online tech-focused newspaper TechCrunch reported that Birmingham-based tech startup Linq recently completed a $20M Series A funding round to support its pivot into the AI-powered business communications market.
Founded in 2019 by former Shipt execs Elliott Potter, Patrick Sullivan and Jared Mattsson, Linq originally launched as a digital business card company that allowed users to share contact information via QR codes and NFC technology.
After several pivots, Linq landed on its current iteration: an API that allows AI companies to offer their chatbots and assistants directly through mobile messaging services like iMessage, RCS and SMS. Unlike competitors, Linq’s technology allows users to interact with AI assistants without having to download yet another app.
To help fuel its growth into the AI marketplace, Linq recently completed a $20 million Series A funding round led by early-stage venture firm TQ Ventures. The funding will help Linq expand its team, develop new market strategies and continue to build its tech platform.
In 2023, Bham Now included Linq in “3 Birmingham startups you need to know.”
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