eSelf, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based platform enabling businesses to create customizable, face-to-face conversational AI agents, has raised $4.5 million in seed funding. 

Investors 

The round was led by Explorer Investments, with participation from Ridge Ventures and angel investors, including Eyal Manor, former VP of Engineering at YouTube. 

Founded in 2003, Explorer Investments is a private equity firm based in Lisbon, Portugal, that manages alternative assets across three asset classes. The firm seeks to invest in private equity, real estate, and hospitality sectors, focusing on Portuguese companies. 

About eSelf 

Founded by Dr. Alan Bekker and Eylon Shoshan, eSelf provides a platform for businesses to create and deploy customizable, face-to-face conversational AI agents. These AI agents engage with customers through real-time video chats. eSelf's platform is designed to be user-friendly, with a self-service studio that enables businesses to configure the agents' personality, knowledge, and capabilities without needing technical expertise. 

Funding Details 

Company: eSelf 

Raised: $4.5M 

Round: Seed Round 

Funding Date: December 2024 

Lead Investor: Explorer Investments 

Additional Investors: Ridge Ventures, Eyal Manor 

Company Website: https://www.eself.ai/  

Software Category: Conversational AI Agents 

Source: Lazer Cohen