Skarbe, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of AI-powered sales assistants, has raised $600,000 in pre-seed funding. 

Investors 

The round was led by FIRSTPICK, with participation from Somersault Ventures and angel investors Andreas Mihalovits and Jeroen Van Ermen. 

FIRSTPICK.vc is a Vilnius-based VC fund and accelerator supporting early-stage tech startups in the Baltics. They invest, offer grants, and run specialized programs, including the region’s first AI-focused accelerator. 

Skarbe Use of Funds 

The company will use the funds to accelerate the development of its platform, including lead qualification automation, a mobile app, and personalized AI assistants. 

About Skarbe 

Founded by Mikita Martynau and Alex Talyuk, Skarbe is an AI-powered sales assistant designed for solo founders and small teams. It captures contacts, transcribes meetings, drafts follow-ups, and suggests next steps. The platform connects to email and calendars to automate follow-ups, generate action items, and streamline deal tracking. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Skarbe already supports 100+ languages and serves over 2,500 users. 

Funding Details 

Company: Skarbe Inc. 

Raised: $0.6M 

Round: Pre-Seed 

Funding Date: June 2025 

Lead Investor: FIRSTPICK 

Additional Investors: Somersault Ventures, Andreas Mihalovits, Jeroen Van Ermen 

Company Website: https://skarbe.com/  

Software Category: AI Sales Assistant / CRM Alternative 

Source: https://tech.eu/2025/06/30/skarbe-raises-600k-to-reinvent-sales-for-founders-who-hate-crms/