AI Startup Toma Scores Big with Car Dealers, Lands $17M from a16z
Summary
Toma's AI voice agents, tailored to car dealerships' needs through hands-on research, attracted $17 million funding from a16z and others, enabling the startup to expand its subscription service helping dealerships handle calls and operations efficiently.
Key Points
- Toma's AI voice agents have become popular at car dealerships, helping handle phone calls and customer inquiries.
- The startup's founders immersed themselves in dealership operations to understand their pain points and tailor the AI solution.
- Toma raised $17 million in funding from a16z and others, attracted by the founders' deep understanding of the customer segment.