Chime Labs, a Sydney, Australia–based AI startup building a virtual receptionist for tradespeople, has raised $900,000 AUD in pre-Seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by 500 Global, with participation from angel investors.
500 Global is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco that invests in early-stage technology startups across multiple regions and sectors. It manages over $2.3 billion in assets and has backed thousands of startups in more than 80 countries. The firm primarily focuses on pre-seed to Series A investments across sectors such as fintech, SaaS, consumer tech, and AI.
Chime Labs Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to hire talent and expand its platform to include capabilities for quoting, invoicing, and lead generation.
About Chime Labs
Founded in 2024 by Alexis Griveau and Mathew Pretel, Chime Labs develops AI-powered tools tailored for trades and service businesses. Its flagship product is an AI voice receptionist that answers calls, qualifies leads, and books jobs directly into a tradie’s calendar, helping businesses reduce missed calls and lost revenue. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Chime Labs supports a wide range of service businesses that rely on phone calls, including builders and landscapers, mobile mechanics, appliance repair providers, and property managers.
Funding Details
Company: Chime Labs
Raised: $0.9M AUD
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investor: 500 Global
Additional Investors: Angel investors
Company Website: https://chimelabs.ai/
Software Category: AI Voice Assistant / AI Receptionist
Source: http://forbes.com.au/news/innovation/this-ex-google-duo-just-raised-900k-to-build-an-ai-receptionist-for-aussie-tradies/