AethexAI raises $3.0M Pre-seed (Jun 2026)
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AethexAI Closes $3 Million Pre-Seed Round to Build Voice AI for Africa and the Middle East - Tech In Africa
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AethexAI is a startup focused on developing localized customer support automation for Africa and the Middle East. The company is building its own small-model architecture, the Kora series, to better handle regional dialects and reduce latency. It currently processes over 17,000 calls daily and aims to support enterprise rollout and regional expansion with the new funding.
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AethexAI Closes $3 Million Pre-Seed Round to Build Voice AI for Africa and the Middle East Tech In Africa
Founder
Mariama Diallo
Co-founder
Investors · 5
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