Automotive Conversational AI Startup CarLabs Acquired by Impel
Digital data management platform for the automotive industry Impel has acquired conversational AI startup CarLabs for an undisclosed sum. CarLabs has developed virtual assistants for car dealers and OEMs to manage and improve customer interactions, which will build on Impel’s growing AI portfolio for the industry.
CarLabs AI
The seven-year-old CarLabs provides car dealerships and related companies with an adaptable conversational AI that can work within mobole apps, social media services, or websites as a chatbot to help answer questions and handle sales. Customers like Kia Motors have employed CarLabs to follow up with customers after they visit, schedule appointments, and search for new leads. It can help those looking for a car figure out what they want to buy as well as their financing and payment options. The service version of the AI continues the relationship after the purchase by reminding customers when they need maintenance, if there’s a recall of a part, and if their warranty expires soon. Those features will be incorporated into Impel’s larger range of digital enterprise services.
“Impel is the preeminent digital engagement provider in the industry with thousands of satisfied customers around the world. We share a passion for creating seamless omnichannel journeys that deliver customer delight while driving increased business results and efficiencies at scale,” CarLabs CEO Martin Schmittsaid. “Automotive is ripe for intelligent automation, and together with Impel we’ll be able to accelerate efforts to deliver AI-powered applications that transform the experience for customers and dealers alike.”
Enterprise Chat
Conversational AI for customer service in has exploded in recent years for both voice and text channels. Startups are seeing enormous investment and acquisition offers like PolyAI’s recent $40 million and the $90 million raised by Aisera. Enterprise communications and engagement platforms like Impel are eager to build or expand their own conversational AI functions, with bigger companies like Gupshup rapidly acquiring companies for additional industries or new features. with features or vetical-focused new technology and new
“We’re thrilled to welcome CarLabs to the Impel family, and we look forward to integrating their innovative technology capabilities to generate even greater levels of digital engagement and business results for OEMs and vehicle retailers of all types,” said Devin Daly, Impel Co-Founder and CEO. “This acquisition will accelerate our product development and innovation efforts to meet the growing need for exceptional end-to-end omnichannel experiences across the entire customer lifecycle.”
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