Former executives of Freshworks, the tech juggernaut, are back in the spotlight with their groundbreaking AI venture, Highperformr. Led by Ramesh Ravishankar and Srivatsan Venkatesan, Highperformr recently announced a whopping $3.5 million in seed funding, igniting excitement in the tech world.
Venture Highway spearheaded the funding round, joined by investors Neon and DeVC, showcasing growing confidence in the burgeoning Generative AI sector. The infusion of capital also attracted prominent angel investors, including Shan Krishnasamy, Sidharth Malik, Suman Gopalan, and others from the startup ecosystem.
With a clear vision to revolutionize B2B marketing, Highperformr aims to disrupt traditional models by harnessing the power of social media. Their flagship product, Highperformr for Teams, offers a comprehensive suite of tools to streamline social media workflows, enhance brand building, and drive social AI-driven analytics.
Ravishankar and Venkatesan, armed with extensive experience from Freshworks and Google, bring a wealth of expertise to the table. Their relentless pursuit of innovation is evident in their decision to leverage LLM models to redefine the social CRM space, paving the way for a new era of SaaS solutions.
The investment infusion will fuel Highperformr’s ambitious R&D endeavors, with a primary focus on expanding their team in India and strengthening their distribution network. Ravishankar emphasized their commitment to investing in talent and scaling their sales operations to drive growth.
Founded in July 2023, Highperformr boasts a global presence, with headquarters in Delaware, US, and offices in India. Venkatesan’s entrepreneurial acumen, demonstrated by his successful stint with CloudNucleus, further underscores the startup’s potential for success.
Highperformr’s meteoric rise adds to the growing list of startups launched by former Freshworks executives, underscoring the company’s legacy as a breeding ground for entrepreneurial talent. As they embark on this exhilarating journey, Ravishankar and Venkatesan stand poised to redefine the contours of the tech landscape, one innovation at a time.
