Teammates.ai Unveils Next-Generation AI Workforce and Secures New Funding to Transform Enterprise Operations

- Major Rebranding and Strategic Shift: Previously Uktob.ai, now rebranded as Teammates.ai, the company aims to redefine enterprise operations with Autonomous AI Teammates.
- Product Launch: Introduced Raya, an AI-powered customer service Teammate, and a new Inside Sales Teammate, with multi-language capabilities, including Arabic dialects—the first of its kind in MENA.
- Funding Success: Secured investment from top-tier global VC firms and angel investors, underscoring confidence in its transformative AI solutions.
Dubai, UAE – Teammates.ai, a specialist in artificial intelligence, has unveiled its next-generation AI Workforce platform, marking a pivotal milestone in its journey. Following a successful funding round, the company launched new Autonomous AI Teammates to transform enterprise operations globally.
Rebranding to Teammates.ai
This strategic rebranding reflects the company’s shift toward providing enterprise-grade AI solutions. Teammates.ai leverages its innovative AI capabilities to revolutionize how businesses function, empowering them with virtual AI team members that handle entire job functions autonomously.
“Rebranding to Teammates.ai marks a defining moment in our journey to transform how businesses leverage AI,” said Kareem Ayyad, Founder and CEO. “Raya and our Sales Teammate are just the beginning of a broader AI Workforce designed to amplify productivity, cut costs, and enable employees to focus on higher-impact challenges.”
Introducing Raya and the Sales Teammate
- Raya: The flagship AI customer service Teammate manages voice calling, inboxes, and software integration for seamless role support.
- Inside Sales Teammate: Specializing in sales, it features robust language skills with support for over 50 languages, including Arabic dialects—a first in the region.
Elizabeth Yin, General Partner at Hustle Fund, added, “2025 is the year of AI Agents, and Teammates is making work easier for people to become more efficient in their jobs. We’re super excited for their launch!”
Proven Success and Future Aspirations
Teammates.ai has already achieved remarkable success:
- Collaborated with five leading GCC governmental entities.
- Delivered the world’s largest Prompt Engineering Championship with the Dubai Future Foundation and UAE government entities.
- Garnered over 400,000 users and 100,000 active monthly users for its prior AI assistant, Faheem.
The company’s funding was spearheaded by prominent VC firms including Hustle Fund, Access Bridge Ventures, and Beyond Capital, with global angel investors joining the round.
A Vision for the Future
Teammates.ai is headquartered in Dubai, with operations in Saudi Arabia and the U.S. As a Future100 Company recognized by the UAE Ministry of Economy, the company is poised to shape the future of AI-driven enterprises.
“This is only the beginning,” said Ayyad. “Each new AI Teammate will push the boundaries of what’s possible for modern enterprises.”
For more information, visit Teammates.ai.