South African AI Startup Cue Secures USD 2 M Seed Funding

South African startup Cue, known for its AI-powered customer service platform, has secured R38.3 million (USD 2 M) in seed funding from angel investors. This fresh capital injection follows their pre-seed funding of USD 500 K secured in October 2023.

Founded in 2018, the startup leverages AI to empower businesses with innovative customer service solutions on platforms like WhatsApp and social media. Cue enables businesses to help customers quickly and efficiently with chatbots and live chat on WhatsApp and social channels. As part of their growth plans, Cue has announced leadership changes: Rhett Trickettl steps up as the Chief Product Officer, Ryan Egnos takes the reins as the Chief Revenue Officer, and Richard Nischk assumes the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position.