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TechCrunch · Jun 16, 2026 6:59 AM EDT AI

Malaysia’s AI agent-powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions

Respond.io, one of Malaysia startups to watch, uses AI agents to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and charges per convo, not per seat.

Malaysia’s AI agent-powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions
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