# Talkoot

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/talkoot

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Hood River, US
- Website: www.talkoot.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.6M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 26, 2019)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Talkoot is an innovative company that offers an AI-driven product storytelling platform for eCommerce businesses, enhancing content creation and brand compliance through advanced technology.Founded in 2014 in Hood River, US, Talkoot specializes in AI solutions for eCommerce. The company has operated under a focused strategy, having raised USD 1.65 mn in Seed funding on March 26, 2019, led by Seven Peaks Ventures, with participation from 44NorthVentures and Willamette Angel Conference. Brian Hennessy serves as the CEO and one of the co-founders, alongside Brad Coulon and Jason Buffington.Talkoot specializes in providing an advanced AI product storytelling platform tailored for eCommerce businesses. Its core offerings include an AI Writer for eCommerce, which generates on-brand and search-optimized product descriptions, titles, and bullet points, streamlining the content creation process. Additionally, Talkoot incorporates tools for brand compliance, allowing users to automatically check for banned and branded terms and industry-specific spellings, ensuring consistency across all content. The platform facilitates collaboration among team members by enabling real-time communication and feedback, and it also includes customizable analytics and reporting features to track productivity. Talkoot's clientele comprises notable brands such as adidas, Mountain Hardware, and Herschel, predominantly serving markets in North America and Europe.Talkoot operates on a subscription-based model where clients pay for access to its suite of AI-driven content creation tools. Revenue is generated through direct partnerships with mid to large-sized retailers and brands that utilize its platform for efficient product content management. The company's offerings include various pricing plans tailored to different business needs, ensuring scalability for clients as they grow and expand their product lines. By leveraging its AI capabilities, Talkoot allows clients to produce high-quality content faster, which in turn drives conversions and customer engagement on eCommerce platforms. The structure of these transactions typically focuses on subscription fees, which provide ongoing access to the platform's features, thereby reinforcing a steady revenue stream for Talkoot.Looking ahead, Talkoot plans to enhance its platform further and introduce new features designed to improve user experience and functionality. The company aims to expand its reach into European markets by the end of 2024. The recent Seed funding of USD 1.65 mn will primarily support these initiatives, including product development and market expansion efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 26, 2019, $1.6M — Seven Peaks Ventures, 44NorthVentures, Willamette Angel Conference

## Investors

- Seven Peaks Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seven-peaks-ventures) — Seed
- 44NorthVentures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/44northventures) — Seed
- Willamette Angel Conference — Seed