AI startup SiftHub raises $5.5 million to develop generative AI assistant for sales teams

SiftHub, an AI startup founded by Manisha Raisinghani, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding to develop its AI assistant. The assistant aims to help sales and presales teams by reducing non-sales activity. SiftHub's AI assistant integrates with various information sources and is available as a bot on Slack and Microsoft Teams, a Microsoft add-in, a Chrome plugin, and a web app. The company plans to use the funding to expand its RD team, improve its product, and prepare for a full launch later this year. SiftHub is targeting B2B companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customers with revenues between $50 million and $500 million.