A Zambian AI startup focused on automating call center operations for banks and fintechs.
AI startup Caantin in talks for $4 million seed round as it nears $1 million monthly revenue
Caantin is raising $4 million to scale its AI infrastructure and expand outside Africa. The startup is projecting $10 million in annual recurring revenue by the end of 2025.
Caantin Secures AI-Driven Solution to Revolutionize Communications
Caantin launched in 2021 with its first product, Topup Mama, aimed at restaurant procurement and management. The startup's AI voice agents can conduct conversations in several major African languages, including Igbo, Hausa, Swahili, and Yoruba.
Caantin’s AI wants to do the talking for call centers
Caantin aims to reduce the cost of business phone calls using AI voice agents. The startup helped Nigerian fintech Cowrywise achieve 100,000 calls with just one employee.
Exclusive: Caantin expands into US after two rebrands and layoffs
Kibanda, now known as Caantin, was digitizing the supply chain for small restaurants in Kenya and helping big hotels and restaurants in Nigeria restock through a digital platform. Caantin's pivot to become an artificial intelligence startup was driven by customer feedback and the need for businesses
