🚀 BIG NEWS: Cresta has raised $125M in Series D funding! 🚀 This round was co-led by WiL (World Innovation Lab) and Qatar Investment Authority, with additional contributions from Accenture, EnvisionX Capital, LG Technology Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, and Workday Ventures. Today’s news accelerates our mission to redefine contact centers with human-centric AI. And we’re excited to put this new funding to good use by creating THE unified platform for human and virtual agents. Hear from Ping Wu, Devon Mychal, and Megan Schildmier to learn what this incredible milestone means for us - and most importantly, for our customers. 👇
Cresta
Software Development
Sunnyvale, California 39,141 followers
Turn customer conversations into a competitive advantage with the unified platform for human and AI agents.
About us
Cresta combines the best of human and AI intelligence, transforming conversations and workflows at every level of the contact center. We help companies like Carmax, Hilton, and Cox Communications save time and money, differentiate the customer experience, and accelerate revenue growth.
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http://www.cresta.com
External link for Cresta
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- AI, Machine Learning, Voice, Chat, Contact Center, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, Real-time Coaching, and Real-time Agent Assistance
Locations
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100 S Murphy Ave
Suite 300
Sunnyvale, California 94086, US
Employees at Cresta
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Mike Bettencourt
Well rounded leader and IC of Customer Solutions/Solutions Consulting - building great teams to help deliver amazing customer experiences that drive…
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Peter McCarthy
Strategic Sales Director
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Melissa Menzies Abraham
Strategic Sales | Contact Center AI
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Iwona Bialynicka-Birula
Updates
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🌟 The next big leap in customer experience? AI agents. Laif Wheeler from Mutual of Omaha shares why AI agents will reshape #CX in the years ahead—making sure every customer gets the right care, no matter when or where.
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🌟 The future of customer experience lies in human-AI collaboration, not just automation. In this spotlight with Qualcomm Ventures, Cresta CEO Ping Wu shares the breakthroughs shaping that future: 🔹 Omnichannel AI that creates seamless #CX across voice and digital 🔹 Feedback loops that continuously improve both agents and AI 🔹 A long-term vision for #AI that enhances—not replaces—human connection Dive into the blog: https://lnkd.in/eptssm5Q
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🚀 The countdown is on! Cresta is heading to Customer Contact Week Asia next week. Join us in Singapore to see how the world’s leading contact centers are transforming #CX with Cresta—boosting efficiency, driving revenue growth, and building customer loyalty through one unified platform for human + AI Agents. 📍 Booth 4 | Sept 3–4 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6Cptftu #CCWAsia
🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our CCW Asia 2025 Sponsors! 🌟 We’re proud to have the support of leading innovators shaping the future of customer contact, your partnership has been instrumental in making CCW Asia 2025 possible! 🤝 BT Group | Cresta | Sendbird | Sobot | Talkdesk | Zendesk 💡 Join us at the event to: ✨ Visit our sponsors’ booths and experience their latest solutions firsthand ✨ Learn from global CX thought leaders and senior executives across industries ✨ Network with 80+ customer contact leaders from across Asia 📅 3-4 September 2025 | Singapore 📍 Conrad Orchard Singapore 🔗 Don’t miss out – register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g6CDFHXr #CCWAsia #CustomerExperience #ContactCentre #CXLeadership #CCWAsia2025
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Contact center agents don’t fear AI, they fear poor change management. When leaders fail to communicate, support, and empower their teams, even the best technology can feel like a threat. This recent CSM Wire article highlights a key truth: successful AI adoption depends as much on leadership and trust as it does on the technology itself. At Cresta, we’ve seen organizations thrive when they prioritize people alongside technology—working with leaders to ensure #AI adoption is thoughtful, human-centered, and designed to build trust. Our State of the Agent Report and AI Maturity Series both reinforce this: AI works best when agents are supported, not sidelined. The takeaway? The right strategic partner doesn’t just deploy AI, they help you bring your people along for the journey. Resources to check out ⬇️ CSM Wire Article: https://lnkd.in/eU2mjM95 State of the Agent Report: https://lnkd.in/evbjYvRF The Role of People in AI Maturity: https://lnkd.in/e4Eyn7sp Building a Culture of AI-Readiness in Your Contact Center (webinar): https://lnkd.in/ehe6cins
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A recent MIT study found 95% AI pilots never make it to production. Harvard Business Review (Dec 2023), researchers highlighted Cresta as a counter example, our AI pilot scaled to 1,500 agents and delivered measurable impact: • +15% productivity (issues resolved per hour, chats handled). • The slowest 20% agents increased resolutions per hour by 35% • -10% average chat time • Expression of customers' frustration declined, e.g. as did TYPING IN ALL CAPS. • Improved CSAT and reduced attrition, especially among new agents Since then, we’ve continued to evolve and innovate our product lines. In our journey, we celebrated many wins, but also 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀 from what didn’t work. Over the next few posts, I’ll share those learnings. One early takeaway: AI transformation is not SaaS adoption. Unlike plug-and-play software, AI rewires workflows traditionally done by humans. Success requires change management, reimagined UX, and process customization. For leaders, the challenge (and opportunity) lies not just in approving a fancy demo in a happy path, but really see it through all the traps to measurable outcome in production.
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⏱️ Every second counts in the contact center, and summaries that lag or miss context create friction instead of value. In our latest blog Chuan Wang, Devon Mychal, and Ethan Jiang walk through how Cresta delivers summaries that are precise, adaptable, and ultra-low latency—with a process built on rigorous feedback loops and evaluation. 💡 See how we go beyond “just a model” ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2NPE6nQ
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⚡ “You can be on the right track, but if you’re not moving fast enough, you’ll still get run over.” Mike Mossman of Snap Finance highlights why speed is the #1 leadership mindset shift needed to stay ahead in today’s fast-changing market. But speed doesn’t stand alone. When leaders foster a culture of trust within their organization, they unlock the ability to implement new tech quickly and gain a significant advantage over the competition.
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💡 AI-powered insight isn’t just about data; it’s about action. That's why home services leaders are using Cresta AI Analyst to proactively uncover insights hiding in conversation data so they can: ✅ Reduce field visits ✅ Guide agents with precision ✅ Accelerate resolutions ✅ Improve customer satisfaction Want to see how? Join our upcoming webinar for a live demo of AI Analyst in action: 📅 August 28 | 11 AM PT | 2 PM ET 👉 Register here: https://hubs.la/Q03CvlWq0 #CrestaAIAnalyst #AIAnalyst #AI
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ICYMI 👉 Cresta has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Conversation Intelligence Solutions for Contact Centers, Q2 2025 💯 For a closer look at why Cresta earned this recognition, and why “...few vendors come close to a competitive feature set,” access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eT_ZwDNU
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