Beside raises $32M series a
Beside raised $32M in series a funding, announced on 11 November 2025, led by EQT Ventures, with participation from Index Ventures. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
An AI voice startup that builds an AI receptionist for small businesses to handle calls, book appointments, and manage customer interactions. Beside is based in France and currently at series a stage, operating in AI, SaaS, deeptech.
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Round details
| Company | Beside |
| Stage | series a |
| Amount | $32M |
| Announced | 11 November 2025 |
| Lead | EQT Ventures |
| Participation | Index Ventures |
| Source | announcement ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
- How much did Beside raise?
- Beside raised $32M in its series-a round, announced 2025-11-11.
- Who invested in Beside's series-a round?
- The round was led by EQT Ventures, with participation from Index Ventures.
- What does Beside do?
- An AI voice startup that builds an AI receptionist for small businesses to handle calls, book appointments, and manage customer interactions.
Verified 12 May 2026 · Sources: public filings