# Malaysia's AI agent-powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions

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> **Published:** 2026-06-16T06:59:00.000Z  
> **Category:** FUNDING  
> **Impact Score:** 140/100  
> **Primary Source:** [TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/15/malaysias-respond-io-raises-62-5m-eyes-acquisitions-in-north-america-and-europe)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/malaysias-ai-agent-powered-messaging-app-respondio-raises-625m-eyes-acquisitions](https://spidits.com/timeline/malaysias-ai-agent-powered-messaging-app-respondio-raises-625m-eyes-acquisitions)

## Executive Summary
Respond.io, one of Malaysia's startups to watch, uses AI agents to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and charges per convo, not per seat.

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[TechCrunch Startups](https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/15/malaysias-respond-io-raises-62-5m-eyes-acquisitions-in-north-america-and-europe)**: Malaysia's AI agent-powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions — _Respond.io, one of Malaysia's startups to watch, uses AI agents to handle high volumes of customer inquiries and charges per convo, not per seat._

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