
Promptwatch, a startup based in Amsterdam, has raised €6M in a seed funding round led by Seed + Speed Ventures. The company, which specializes in boosting visibility on AI chatbots like ChatGPT, plans to use the funds to expand into New York. With nearly 2,000 users and €2M in annual recurring revenue, Promptwatch is a significant player in the AI search optimisation space. This funding underscores the increasing need for companies to adapt to AI-driven search environments.
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