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Salesforce is introducing AI and data enhancements to its Sales Cloud platform's Unlimited Edition+. The key feature is the integration of an AI assistant called Copilot for Sales. This assistant is designed to enhance sales efficiency and productivity for users.

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  <p>Salesforce is expanding its presence in India, specifically in its Bengaluru office, to focus on digital transformation and AI innovation. The Bengaluru office has experienced significant revenue growth of over 50% in the past year.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>ZoomInfo plans to increase its workforce in India by approximately 70% in 2024, with the goal of hiring around 300 new employees. The company currently employs about 420 team members in Chennai and Bengaluru. As part of its expansion strategy, ZoomInfo has recently opened a new office in Chennai that can accommodate around 400 people.</p>
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ZoomInfo to expand workforce in India, targeting ~300 new hires

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  <p>Scalestack secured USD 1 million in a funding round led by Ripple Ventures, with participation from Forum Ventures, Flyer One Ventures, and Founders Network Fund to expand its offerings and market reach.</p>
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Scalestack raises USD 1 million in funding to expand solution suite and market reach

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  <li><p><b></b> <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/3060765"> Introw </a> raised EUR 1 million (~USD 1.06 million) in an early-stage funding round led by Pitchdrive to enhance its services and expand its operations globally. (October 19, 2023; <a href="https://www.eu-startups.com/2023/10/ghent-based-introw-raises-e1-million-to-unlock-warm-leads-from-partners-ecosystem/"> EU-Startups </a> )</p></li>
  <li><p><a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/925730"> Warmly </a> secured USD 11 million in a Series A funding round led by Felicis to develop its autonomous sales platform further, automating sales tasks and enabling targeted engagement with potential customers. (October 19, 2023; <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/19/warmly-pivots-from-zoom-tool-to-directing-warm-leads-to-sales/"> Techcrunch </a> )</p></li>
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  <li><p><b></b> <a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/247809"> Outreach </a> introduced AI Assist capabilities across its platform. The new features include Smart Meeting Assist, which summarizes sales meetings and provides answers based on discussions; Smart Deal Assist, offering insights into active opportunities and suggested next steps; and Smart Sequence Assist, streamlining content creation for tailored sales sequences. (October 4, 2023; <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/outreach-unveils-ai-assist-at-unleash-2023-301946717.html"> Press release </a> )</p></li>
  <li><p><a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/2055"> Salesforce </a> introduced Einstein Copilot Studio, which comprises three components: prompt builder (for modifying existing templates), skill builder (adding actions and managing Copilot workflows), and model builder (integrating custom or third-party models). Salesforce’s Einstein Copilot Studio empowers users to personalize AI models, ensuring tailored responses. (October 10, 2023; <a href="https://www.scoopearth.com/salesforce-introduces-einstein-copilot-studio-to-help-customers-customize-their-ai/"> scoopearth </a> )</p></li>
  <li><p><a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/233555"> Mixmax </a> introduced AI Compose, a feature leveraging GenAI for personalized sales emails. It aids in crafting engaging emails for various purposes, including cold outreach and follow-ups. Mixmax also offers “Recommended Send Times" based on engagement analysis. (October 10, 2023; <a href="https://www.prweb.com/releases/mixmax-launches-ai-powered-sales-engagement-tools-for-boosting-revenue-301951957.html"> Press release </a> )</p></li>
  <li><p><a href="https://sp-edge.com/companies/53809"> Pipedrive </a> introduced new features, including an AI-powered Sales Assistant, Sales Inbox, and AI-powered SmartApp Recommendations. The AI-powered Sales Assistant offers personalized recommendations and analytics. Sales Inbox consolidates emails from multiple accounts, providing categorization based on criteria. AI-powered Smart App Recommendations analyzes businesses and suggest relevant apps from the Pipedrive Marketplace. (October 30, 2023; <a href="https://www.demandgenreport.com/features/news-briefs/pipedrive-unveils-new-ai-powered-features"> Demand Gen Report </a> )</p></li>
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Floworks raised $1.5 million in seed funding to expand its customer base and develop its products. DeLorean AI secured $7.55 million in Series A funding to grow its team and hire in sales, marketing, and data science. Salesforce acquired Airkit to enhance its customer service capabilities. DealHub launched its Digital DealRoom for HubSpot CRM to improve sales engagement and streamline operations. Revenue Grid launched its AI-powered Sales Intelligence Engine to provide real-time notifications and data-driven advice for sales professionals. DealHub's CPQ is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. Front integrated an AI-driven knowledge base into its customer support platform.

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Apollo.io, a company that provides a platform for sales and marketing teams, raised $100 million in funding, bringing its valuation to $1.6 billion. The funds will be used for platform development and expanding the workforce. Mediafly, a revenue enablement platform for large enterprises, raised $80 million to enhance its platform and increase its customer base. Salesforce introduced Slack Sales Elevate, a product that integrates Sales Cloud and Slack to create a personalized hub for sales teams. They also unveiled Einstein Studio, a user-friendly platform for deploying AI models within Salesforce applications. Mindtickle launched Mindtickle Copilot, an AI-driven sales enablement solution. Clari acquired Groove, a sales workforce automation platform, to offer a comprehensive revenue platform. Salesloft appointed Sam Loveland as its chief customer officer. Salesforce announced layoffs in its Irish workforce.

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Salesforce unveils AI-powered offerings within Salesforce Sales Cloud

Salesforce expands its operation in Bengaluru as part of its growth strategy in India

ZoomInfo to expand workforce in India, targeting ~300 new hires

Scalestack raises USD 1 million in funding to expand solution suite and market reach

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