Boardy AI Raises $8M Seed Round Without Human Intervention
- AI-Powered Fundraising: Raised $8 million without human intervention.
- Exceptional Investor Experience: Investors used the platform and directly interacted with the AI before committing.
- AI-Driven Negotiations: Investors conducted complete negotiations with the company’s AI without requiring the presence of the founding team.
In a bold and groundbreaking move, Boardy AI, a startup focused on AI-driven networking, successfully raised $8 million in a seed funding round — all without any human intervention in the negotiations. Just months after announcing a $3 million pre-seed round, the company has achieved another milestone, solidifying its position as a leader in AI-based networking and connections.
This funding round was led by Creandum, a venture capital firm renowned for supporting industry giants like Spotify and Klarna. The process deviated from the traditional fundraising script. Investors didn’t attend conventional pitch meetings or discuss the opportunity with the founding team. Instead, most negotiations were conducted directly with Boardy’s AI. Creandum, for instance, spent an entire weekend communicating exclusively with the company’s AI before finalizing the deal.
Revolutionizing Networking with AI
Founded by Andrew D’Souza, Boardy AI employs a smart AI-powered networking agent. The process begins with a user interacting briefly with the AI agent, which then recommends and connects them with individuals it deems valuable for collaboration.
Startups have already seen tangible results from these AI-facilitated introductions, including securing partnerships and investment opportunities.
Investors Tested the Product Before Investing
Andrew D’Souza highlighted the uniqueness of this $8 million round, emphasizing the organic interest generated by the platform. “Investors spoke directly with the AI before reaching out to me or anyone on the team,” he shared. Experiencing the product firsthand convinced them of its potential value.
In addition to Creandum, prominent angel investors such as Andy Dunn, Leah Solivan, and Andrew Yeung joined the round, eager to support the company’s vision.
A Paradigm Shift in Fundraising and Networking
Boardy AI’s seed funding round signifies a major transformation in how startups approach fundraising and relationship building. By relying solely on AI, the process eliminates traditional barriers, such as personal introductions and long presentations, favoring efficiency and innovation.
With this new funding, Boardy AI is well-positioned to expand its operations and continue to revolutionize how individuals and businesses build connections. The startup’s accomplishments signal a future where AI doesn’t just assist humans but takes charge of vital business processes.
As Boardy AI redefines the boundaries between human collaboration and AI capabilities, one crucial question emerges: Are we entering an era where AI will not only lead but dominate critical decision-making processes? Time will reveal the answer.
entArabi’s Experience with Boardy
The entArabi team tested the Boardy platform by messaging via LinkedIn. Instead of receiving a direct call from Boardy, an email was sent with the following message:
“I felt like our call was a bit off. Just give me a call back at +14159699735 whenever you’re free to chat.
Looking forward to connecting properly!
Best,
Boardy”
When the team called Boardy, they asked whether interactions had been initiated from Saudi Arabia. Boardy’s response was clear: “Yes, many conversations have taken place from there.”