Proto
OperatingProto is the leader for inclusive chatbots and multilingual contact centre automation.
- AI
- Kigali, Rwanda
- Series A
- Founded 2017
- proto.cx ↗
- Total raised
- $4.3M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $4.3M
- Series A
- Rounds
- 3
- since 2017
- Investors
- 5
- on record
- Employees
- 11-50
About Proto
Proto is the leader for inclusive chatbots and multilingual contact centre automation. Enterprises and governments use Proto's AI Customer Experience (AICX) platform to ensure local-language service, long-term operational efficiency, and consumer protection. All Proto deployments are powered by its HermesAI™ natural language processing engine for underserved and mixed languages in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Proto funding3 rounds
All 3 rounds →Proto has raised $4.3M across 3 disclosed rounds. The latest is a $4.3M Series A announced 15 Jul 2022, led by Mucker Capital.
Who has invested in Proto
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2022 | Proto Series A | Mucker Capital +1 | $4.3M |
| 19 Jan 2021 | Proto Seed | Calm Company Fund | Not disclosed |
| 01 Jan 2018 | Proto Pre-seed | Next AI +1 | Not disclosed |
Proto founders & team
- Curtis MatlockCEO
- Patience MutesiDirector of Africa
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Frequently asked about Proto
- Where is Proto based and when was it founded?
- Proto is headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda and was founded in 2017.
- Who is the CEO of Proto?
- Curtis Matlock is Proto's CEO.
- How much funding has Proto raised?
- Proto has raised $4.3M across 3 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a $4.3M Series A, was announced on Jul 15, 2022.
- Who has invested in Proto?
- Backers include Mucker Capital, Yolo Investments, Calm Company Fund, Next AI and 1 other.
- What sector is Proto in?
- Proto operates in AI, Information Technology and Software.
