Assis
AI-powered virtual assistant for solopreneur business management.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor investor | €0.0 | round |
* | BRL27.5m | Early VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Assis is a Brazilian startup that provides a digital assistant platform for solo entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals. Founded in 2022 by Raphael Machioni, João Bergamo, and Vagner Dutra, the company is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. The founders bring experience from previous ventures; Machioni and Bergamo were co-founder/CEO and CFO, respectively, at Vee Benefícios, which was acquired by Swile, while Dutra was part of PicPay's founding technology team.
The platform operates as a virtual assistant, utilizing a bot integrated with AI, to manage various business functions. It is designed to assist with the entire sales process, from initial customer contact through to payment collection. Key features include automating customer service on WhatsApp, sending quotes, tracking receipts, and managing payments. The system uses AI to analyze WhatsApp conversations, identify opportunities, and suggest pre-written messages and follow-ups.
Assis targets the growing market of independent professionals, aiming to streamline their administrative and sales tasks so they can focus on their core services. The business model is based on software subscription fees and charges for payment processing. In April 2023, Assis secured $5 million in a seed funding round led by Costanoa Ventures, with participation from other investors including MAYA Capital, Canaan Partners, and FJ Labs. This capital was primarily allocated to hiring technology professionals to further develop the platform.
Keywords: virtual assistant, solopreneur, business management, AI-powered, WhatsApp automation, sales process, payment management, customer relationship, seed stage, Brazil