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This topic details **Respond.io's substantial $62.5 million funding round, emphasizing the company's AI agent-powered messaging platform and its strategic plans for global acquisitions** in North America and Europe.

• Malaysia’s AI agent-powered messaging app Respond.io raises $62.5M, eyes acquisitions — TechCrunch -