Cobl Raises $4 Million to Automate Business Paperwork

The French start-up Cobl has recently raised 4 million euros to develop a platform of AI agents aimed at alleviating the administrative tasks of salespeople. This funding, led by Eurazeo and complemented by SuperCapital-Side Angels, Apok Invest, and Station F, is accompanied by 2 million euros in debt provided by Bpifrance, BNP Paribas, Banque Populaire, and CIC. The goal is to automate document production, an area where generative AI has yet to fulfill all its promises.

Since April 7, Cobl has offered self-service access to its platform, allowing any interested company to sign up. The aim is to reduce the time spent on drafting commercial documents, such as proposals and responses to calls for tenders, by a factor of 10.

A Tailored Solution for Salespeople

Cobl's platform specifically addresses the needs of B2B salespeople. It enables the creation of various documents, ranging from case studies to ROI calculations. According to Damien Hontang, co-founder and CEO, many salespeople lack the time and resources to produce quality documents that adhere to the company's branding guidelines.

Cobl employs a multi-agent system where each agent has a specific task, such as generating graphs or searching for information on the web. These agents operate in a sandboxed environment, connected to the salesperson's tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, Gmail, Outlook, Slack, and Teams. This specialized approach sets Cobl apart from generalist tools like Claude Cowork.

To respond to a call for tenders, Cobl does not start from a blank page but utilizes the company's previous commercial proposals, replicating the structures that have already proven effective.

Companies Already Won Over

Cobl offers a free version limited to three documents per month and a subscription at 29 euros per user. The start-up primarily targets companies with 50 to 1,000 employees in consulting, software publishing, and telecommunications. Groups like Orano, Vinci Energies, Econocom, and Free Pro are already using the platform.

For its launch, Cobl is not limiting itself to the French market. The start-up also aims for the United States and the United Kingdom, with marketing campaigns through influencers. The 12-person team does not plan to hire immediately, preferring to rely on AI to maintain its agility.