Beside
France
◆ About Beside
An AI voice startup that builds an AI receptionist for small businesses to handle calls, book appointments, and manage customer interactions.
◆ What sets it apart
Rebuilds the telephony stack with consumer-grade UX for the real economy, starting as a smart receptionist and evolving into a Chief of Staff, unlike enterprise-focused AI tools.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
ModelSaaS
CustomerSmall businesses and individual professionals (e.g., plumbers, wineries, insurance agencies, consultants) in the US
◆ Notable
- Raised $32M in funding
- Reached $4M ARR with 20,000+ paying customers
- 30% MoM growth; half of users engage 14x/day, 6 days/week
◆ Funding rounds
◆ Explore the market
◆ FAQ
What does Beside do?
An AI voice startup that builds an AI receptionist for small businesses to handle calls, book appointments, and manage customer interactions.
Where is Beside based?
Beside is based in France, founded in 2024.
How much has Beside raised?
Beside has raised $32M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.
Who has invested in Beside?
Investors in Beside include Index Ventures and EQT Ventures.