Zenzap raises $44 million for workplace AI chat app

Zenzap has raised $44 million to expand its AI-powered messaging app for businesses. The company aims to give organizations a workplace alternative to consumer chat apps such as WhatsApp and iMessage, while meeting IT and security requirements.

Founder Guy Weiss started Zenzap in 2022 with co-founders Noam Neumann and Jonatan Bien. Weiss told TechCrunch that he initially funded the app himself, but said Bessemer partner Adam Fisher persuaded him that outside capital would help the company scale. Investors in the round include Bessemer, Lightspeed, The Garage, Wix President Nir Zohar and former EY executive Yoram Tietz.

Zenzap’s free tier includes group and direct messages, task and schedule management, calendar integration, and AI-powered voice chat and search. Paid plans start at $51 per month for up to 20 users and add voice and video calls, smart task sorting, task templates, and higher file-storage limits. Paid users can also search across a workspace with AI and turn messages into tasks. The company offers AI agents for workflow automation and transcription features through a credit-based system.

Zenzap lists FedEx, Dollar General, Taco Bell, Starbucks, Casey’s and Regal among its clients. Weiss said branches of IHOP and McDonald’s use the platform to coordinate shifts and discuss supplies. The startup has 50 staff across the U.S., Tel Aviv and Europe, and plans to hire in product and research and development.