Paris-based AI sales solution provider Zeliq has secured €9.2 million in a seed funding round led by Exor Ventures, the investment arm of Italy’s Agnelli family, known for backing French unicorns Qonto and Alan. The round also saw participation from Resonance VC, which had previously invested in Zeliq’s pre-seed stage.
Zeliq aims to streamline sales management processes for B2B tech companies by consolidating the entire sales toolstack into a single platform. This integration eliminates the need for multiple tools and enables highly targeted virtual sales efforts. Zeliq’s platform identifies sales prospects, profiles LinkedIn users, automates sales workflows, and utilizes AI to analyze personalities and generate personalized outreach messages. It integrates accurate contact data from a database of over 450 million potential buyers.
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Founders and Vision
Founded by Dorian Ciavarella and Guillaume Cruz, Zeliq is on a mission to simplify sales. Ciavarella, who previously led influencer platform Hivency to a successful exit, recognized the challenges companies face in managing sales leads. “We’re on a mission to make sales easy. Businesses are hindered by the inefficiencies and costs associated with multiple sales tools. The firm consolidates these functions into a single platform, enabling teams to close deals faster,” he said.
Rapid Growth and Expansion Plans
Since its launch, the french company has gained significant traction, with over 1 million actions on its platform per month and a user base exceeding 2,000, including major tech companies. Without any marketing efforts, Zeliq has established a strong presence, with 50% of its customers in France, 25% in the US, and 25% worldwide. The new funds will support marketing, product development, and team expansion, particularly in the US market.
Investor Confidence
Exor Ventures’ investment reflects confidence in Zeliq’s innovative approach to sales management. Noam Ohana and Michael Lavner from Exor Ventures highlighted the platform’s potential to simplify the sales tech stack and augment sales and marketing efforts. “We were impressed by Dorian and Guillaume’s drive and their fresh take on the market,” they said.
With this substantial funding, the startup is set to enhance its AI-powered sales platform, driving innovation and efficiency in B2B sales processes across Europe and beyond.
