AI Startup Raises $6.5M to Help Brands Get Featured in ChatGPT Search Results
Summary
AI startup The Prompting Company secures $6.5 million in seed funding to help brands optimize their visibility in ChatGPT search results through specialized websites, as retailers brace for a 520% surge in AI chatbot traffic by 2025.
Key Points
- The Prompting Company raises $6.5 million in seed funding to help brands get mentioned in ChatGPT and other AI applications through generative engine optimization (GEO)
- The YC-backed startup creates AI-optimized websites without navigation bars or pop-ups, serving clients like Rippling and Rho while driving double-digit millions in monthly traffic
- Retailers face up to 520% increase in AI chatbot traffic in 2025 as consumers shift from Google to large language models for product discovery and shopping recommendations