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Chatfuel (YC W16) — Platform to easily create chatbots to engage with audiences on…

We are the largest platform for building bots on Facebook Messenger. Bots are pieces of software that help automate communication with humans through messaging applications.

Chatfuel is a Y Combinator company in the Winter 2016 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: Platform to easily create chatbots to engage with audiences on…. The founders listed are Dmitrii Dumik (Founder/CEO), Artem Ptashnik (Founder) (Y Combinator directory entry, November 11, 2015).

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Chatfuel

New accelerator entry · 2015-11-11 · the record

Winter 2016
batch
53
people
Growth
stage
United States of America
region
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BatchWinter 2016
Announced2015-11-11
StageGrowth
StatusActive
Team size53
IndustryB2B
Sub-industryB2B -> Engineering, Product and Design
SectorsMessaging, Chatbots
RegionsUnited States of America, America / Canada
BasedSan Francisco, CA, USA
HiringNo
Sitehttp://chatfuel.com

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We are the largest platform for building bots on Facebook Messenger. Bots are pieces of software that help automate communication with humans through messaging applications. Since messengers have become the most heavily used mobile apps, bots have emerged as effective instruments that are changing the world of digital marketing. Our customers use bots for sales and marketing funnel automation, lead generation and nurturing, customer support and communication. Chatfuel’s bot creators range from small and medium businesses to the world’s most recognizable brands. Some of our largest customers include Adidas, T-Mobile, TechCrunch, LEGO, Golden State Warriors, and many others.

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