Zell, a Berlin, Germany–based AI startup automating sales management workflows, has raised €500Kin funding.
Investors
The round was co-led by P3 Ventures, SkyDeck Europe, UC Berkeley SkyDeck, Lendlease, and Cariplo Factory, with participation from Mamba Ventures and several angel investors, including Nicola Pivaro, Flavio Di Palo, Pietro Tansini, Thomas Hunziker, Gabriele Sidoti, and Ricardo Waller.
P3 Ventures is an Italy-based venture investment firm (often referred to as P3Ventures), founded around 2020 and headquartered in Turin. It focuses on backing early-stage B2B startups, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, SaaS, IoT, and enterprise software.
SkyDeck Europe is a Milan-based startup accelerator that supports early-stage European companies by providing funding, mentorship, and access to a global innovation network. Its goal is to bridge Europe’s startup ecosystem with global markets, particularly the United States.
UC Berkeley SkyDeck is a leading startup accelerator and incubator based at the University of California, Berkeley. It connects entrepreneurs with top-tier investors, mentors, and industry experts to help high-potential startups grow rapidly. The program offers early-stage companies a hybrid acceleration experience that combines academic rigor with institutional investment.
Cariplo Factory is an innovation hub and startup accelerator based in Milan, Italy, focused on supporting startup growth, fostering corporate innovation, and connecting key players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Zell Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to accelerate commercial growth, expand the team, enhance its AI engine, and support expansion across Europe.
About Zell
Founded in 2024 by Alberto Garagnani and Moritz Beck, Zell is an AI-powered sales management platform designed to automate and enhance sales team performance. Its platform analyzes sales calls, identifies performance signals, and automatically generates personalized coaching plans, including AI-driven role-play simulations. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Zell has already validated its solution with enterprise and scale-up clients across the U.S. and Europe, including Pack, Revenue Excellence Partners, Commerciali Digitali, Ladle, and HomeTown.
Funding Details
Company: Zell UG
Raised: €0.5M
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investors: P3 Ventures, SkyDeck Europe, UC Berkeley SkyDeck, Lendlease, Cariplo Factory
Additional Investors: Mamba Ventures, Nicola Pivaro, Flavio Di Palo, Pietro Tansini, Thomas Hunziker, Gabriele Sidoti, Ricardo Waller
Company Website: https://getzell.com/
Software Category: Sales AI / CRM Automation / Sales Enablement
Source: https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/04/germanys-zell-raises-e500k-to-automate-sales-management-workflows-with-ai/