8seats Raises A$2 Million in Seed Round

8seats Raises A$2 Million in Seed Round

8seats, a Sydney, Australia-based next-generation messaging platform startup, has raised A$2 million in seed funding.

Notable investors backed the funding round, including Black Nova, former Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci, and tech entrepreneurs Mike Priddis and Greg Miller.

The company will use the funds to scale its platform and accelerate its go-to-market strategy,ahead of a planned public launch in 2025.

Founded in 2021 by Iain McDonald and co-founder Sandor Moldan, 8seats is a next-generation messaging platform designed to bridge the gap between consumer chat apps and costly enterprise IT messaging solutions. The platform is tailored to businesses of all sizes, providing an ideal way to connect with their employees. Focused on cutting-edge user interface and design, user privacy, cross-platform integration, and innovative AI features, 8seats aims to help small businesses "get more stuff done" with their teams.

Funding Details

Company: 8seats Group Pty Ltd.

Raised: A$2.0M

Round: Seed Round

Funding Month: December 2024

Investors: Black Nova, Brad Banducci, Mike Priddis, Greg Miller

Company Website: https://www.8seats.com/

Software Category: Workplace Communications