Monday, November 26, 2018

Charlie Finance Finds $9M For AI Chatbot

San Francisco-based Charlie, a startup developing a text-based, artificial intelligence-driven "chatbot" for helping people better manage their money habits, has raised $9M in a Series A funding round. The funding was led by Propel Venture Partners. Charlie is also backed by Launchub Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Peterson Partners, Propel Venture Partners, and Uncork Capital. Charlie's software works via SMS text or Facebook messenger, and helps provide financial advice to users. The company said the new funding will go towards growing its team, plus to add financial partners. Ilian Georgiev is CEO and co-founder of Charlie.