Dapta Raises $6M to Expand AI Sales Agent Platform

Key Takeaways

• Dapta raised $6 million in seed funding to expand its AI sales agent platform Dapti across the Americas.
• Dapti automates customer conversations, lead qualification and meeting scheduling for small businesses.
• The company has over 200,000 users and expects annual revenue to surpass $4 million.
• Dapta previously raised $1.4 million in 2024 and counts Aether Mechanical, Mercado Libre and Rappi as customers.
• Irish AI companies attracted nearly €1 billion in venture funding across 182 deals since 2025.
• Microsoft bought 80% fewer carbon removal credits in the first half of 2026 while increasing AI spending.
• A Snipp Research survey found 61.8% of regular AI users have bought a product based on AI recommendations.
• Publicis Groupe is pitching directly to AI-anxious CEOs, skipping CMOs, and added €300M in revenue.
• The Financial Stability Board warned that AI and stablecoins pose systemic risks to global finance.
• Rivet raised $55 million to develop smart glasses letting soldiers command AI agents for the U.S. Army.

Dapta raises $6M to expand AI sales agents for SMBs

Dapta raised $6 million in seed funding to grow its AI sales agent platform. The company's product Dapti helps small businesses respond to customer leads automatically. Dapta has over 200,000 users and adds about 4,000 new users each week. The company expects annual revenue to exceed $4 million. Chingona Ventures led the funding round.

Dapta secures $6M seed round to expand AI platform

Dapta raised $6 million in seed funding to expand across the U.S. and Latin America. Its AI agent Dapti handles customer conversations, gathers information and books meetings for small businesses. The company has over 200,000 users and more than 400,000 social media followers. Customers include Aether Mechanical, Mercado Libre and Rappi. Revenue doubled in the past six months.

Dapta lands $6M seed for AI sales agents

Dapta raised $6 million in seed funding led by Notion Capital. The company builds AI sales agents that qualify leads and book meetings for small businesses. Its technology can be added to business websites and automates follow-up emails and phone calls. Dapta plans to use the money to grow its product and hire more staff.

Dapta raises $6M for AI sales agents across Americas

Dapta raised $6 million to expand its AI sales agent platform called Dapti. The company was founded by Nicolás Rojas and operates from Scottsdale, Arizona and Miami. Dapti is used by more than 200,000 businesses including financial services firms, home services companies and law firms. Aether Mechanical reported revenue growth of over 20 percent from using the technology. The company previously raised $1.4 million in 2024.

Irish AI companies attract nearly €1bn in venture funding

Irish AI companies raised €947.3 million in venture capital investment since 2025 across 182 deals. Ireland ranks second in Europe per capita for AI deal activity in 2026. Investment grew from €691.3 million in 2025 to €256 million so far in 2026. Large deals included Wayflyer's €161.8 million round and Tines' €120.7 million Series C. International investors include Accel, Tencent and Samsung.

AI Investment Fuels Dublin Office Demand and Lower Vacancy

Irish AI companies raised €256M across 75 deals in 2026, helping reduce Dublin office vacancy by 1%. Tines, a Dublin-based AI firm, plans to create 100 jobs and open new headquarters. Version 1 also expanded in Dublin with a new AI Studio. Full-year office takeup could approach 2.5M SF, near the 10-year average.

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Microsoft Cuts Carbon Removal Purchases by 80% Amid AI Push

Microsoft bought 80% fewer carbon removal credits in the first half of 2026 while increasing spending on AI. The company purchased 8.55 million metric tons through mid-July, compared with the same period in 2025. Microsoft's emissions rose 25% last year due to AI energy demands. Despite the cut, Microsoft remains the top buyer in the voluntary carbon removal market, accounting for nearly half of all 2026 transactions.

AI Shifts From Search Tool to Purchase Influencer, Study Finds

A Snipp Research survey of 1,000 U.S. adults shows AI now influences buying decisions, not just product searches. 61.8% of regular AI users have bought a product based on AI recommendations. 71.3% have used AI to find deals. 81% expect AI to change how they shop within the next two to three years.

Publicis Sells Directly to AI-Anxious CEOs, Skipping CMOs

Publicis Groupe is pitching directly to CEOs concerned about AI adoption instead of targeting CMOs. CEO Arthur Sadoun said this approach helped win new clients like PepsiCo without a pitch. The company achieved a record run of new business wins in Q3 and 2% organic growth, adding €300M in revenue. Net revenue rose 5% to €3.529 billion, with North America making up 59% of income.

FSB warns AI and stablecoins pose systemic risks to global finance

The Financial Stability Board told G20 leaders that AI and global stablecoins are major risks to the world financial system. It called for better AI governance, cyber risk management and international cooperation. The FSB also said stablecoin oversight tools are still immature. It urged safe adoption of new technology across finance.

Rivet develops smart glasses letting soldiers command AI agents

Rivet is building smart glasses for the U.S. Army under the Soldier Borne Mission Command program. The startup raised $55 million and delivered 70 prototypes. The glasses give soldiers information and let them command AI agents that control robots and drones using everyday language. The goal is to help soldiers perform complex tasks in high-stress situations.

EY expert examines who owns value created by AI investment

Ha Dong-hoon of EY Hanyoung says AI is shifting corporate value toward intangible assets. WIPO data shows intangible investment in 29 countries passed $10 trillion in 2025. Brand Finance found 83% of global listed company value is not on financial statements. He says ownership of AI data and business logic is complex and affects transfer pricing between headquarters and overseas units.

Inception42 launches Alpha AI tool for investment decisions

Inception42, G42's agentic AI company, launched Alpha at SuperReturn Middle East in Abu Dhabi. Alpha helps institutions analyze investment data, track diligence gaps and draft sourced investment memos. It keeps data under the institution's control and offers custom agents and reusable workflows. The tool is available as SaaS for private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds.

Sources

• Dapta Raises $6M to Accelerate the Adoption of AI Sales Agents to SMBs Across the U.S. and Latin America
• Dapta Raises $6M Seed Round Led by Chingona Ventures to Expand AI Sales Agents
• Dealroom.co | Dapta lands $6M seed to bring AI sales agents to SMBs
• Dapta Raises $6M to Accelerate the Adoption of AI Sales Agents to SMBs Across the U.S. and Latin America
• Irish AI companies attract nearly €1bn in VC investment since 2025
• AI Boosts Dublin Office Market, Vacancy Rates Drop
• Master Claude AI for work: Get 4 courses, 5 certificates and lifetime access for $19.99
• Microsoft Cuts Purchases of Carbon Removals by 80%
• Snipp Research Says AI Is Moving From Product Search to Purchase Influence
• Publicis is selling directly to AI-anxious CEOs as it steps away from traditional pitches
• AI threats worry FSB
• Startup wants US soldiers to command AI agents through its smart glasses
• Who Owns the Assets Created by AI Investment?
• Inception42 launches Alpha, transforming investment decision-making with AI