Workplace messaging startup 8seats raises $2m seed round
Summary
The news: Australian messaging startup 8seats has raised $2 million in seed funding from a consortium of investors including Sydney venture capital firm Black Nova, former Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci, and tech entrepreneurs Mike Priddis and Greg Miller.The context: The workplace communication startup said the new funding will enable it to scale its platform and accelerate its go-to-market strategy, in preparation for a public launch in 2025. Following a closed beta release, 8seats said it is preparing for international expansion into the US, UK and broader Europe next year.The platform, which is built to connect office-based and desk-less employees, aims to help employers avoid the data and security risks of using personal chat apps for work.