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8seats raises $2m in seed funding to transform business communication

Dec 25, 2024•over 1 year ago

Contract Type

partnership

SydneyInformation TechnologyMessaging

Description

8seats, a next generation messaging platform startup for businesses, has raised A$2 million in seed funding from a consortium of investors including Black Nova, former Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci, and tech entrepreneurs Mike Priddis and Greg Miller. The funding will enable 8seats to scale its platform and accelerate its go-to-market strategy in preparation for a public launch in 2025, following a successful early-access rollout.

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Company

8seats

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About

8seats is an Australian workplace messaging startup that focuses on improving communication between office-based and desk-less employees. The platform is designed to help employers mitigate the data and security risks associated with using personal chat applications for work purposes. With recent funding, it aims to scale its services and prepare for a public launch in 2025, alongside plans for international expansion. It has participated in a closed beta release as part of its go-to-market strategy.

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