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Malaysia’s AI agent-powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions
June 16, 2026
Malaysia-based Respond.io raised $62.5 million to expand its AI agent-powered messaging platform, which handles high volumes of customer inquiries and charges customers per conversation rather than per seat. The funding supports its growth plans and potential acquisitions, highlighting a business model tied to usage instead of traditional SaaS licensing.
Respond.io, one of Malaysia startups to watch, uses AI agents to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and charges per convo, not per seat.
Source: techcrunch.com