Beside, a Paris-based startup, raised $32 million in Series A funding to enhance mobile communication solutions for American workers in the real economy.

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Beside, a Paris-based startup, recently announced a successful Series A funding round of $32 million led by EQT Ventures, with participation from Index Ventures, who led the previous seed round, and historical investors including ISAI. Notable angel investors include Stewart Butterfield (Slack), Clément Delangue (Hugging Face), and Jean-Charles Samuelian-Werve (Alan). The company primarily focuses its commercial activities on the U.S. market.

Beside aims to revolutionize communication in the real economy, where many U.S. workers, such as artisans, real estate agents, and business coordinators, heavily rely on their phones for work. Despite the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors, many of these professionals still face significant challenges in managing their communications effectively. Beside's innovative platform captures phone calls and messages, transforming them into actionable insights that enhance productivity and revenue for its users.

Industry Overview in the U.S.

The U.S. workforce is characterized by its diverse roles, many of which operate outside traditional office environments. There are over 100 million Americans engaged in professions where effective communicat