Agentic AI Startup Zoca Raises $6 million From Accel, Others

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Zoca has raised $6 million in a funding round led by Accel with participation from GTMfund, Elevation Capital and Better Capital.

The startup will use the funding to launch its services in the US and add more AI tools.

Zoca plans to grow its AI system, improve how it connects with other platforms, and offer its solutions to more industries with similar needs.

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“What makes this space unique is the business model. These service professionals aren't focused on selling more units—they're maximising their available time. So, the ROI on every lead, every appointment, and every repeat visit directly impacts their bottom line. Every empty chair is lost revenue. We built Zoca to help them stay fully booked—without lifting a finger,” said Ashish Verma, Co-founder and CEO of Zoca. 

“Zoca is driving business outcomes for the underserved $750 billion global local services market. Ashish and the team have the highest customer obsession with a deep understanding of AI in automating a significant number of use cases applicable to the local services market. Growth AI agents are just the beginning, Zoca will create an agent-led OS for every hyperlocal business to achieve full potential,” said Manasi Shah, Vice President at Accel. 

“These businesses are the cornerstones of their communities, but most are left behind in a digital and AI-first world. The growth, the customer retention, and engagement—all on autopilot with Zoca’s AI platform. It’s a total game changer for these local businesses, and we couldn’t be more excited to support the Zoca team on their mission,” said Paul Irving, Partner at GTMfund. 

About Zoca 

Founded in 2024 by Ashish Verma and Robin Chauhan, Bengaluru-based startup Zoca helps local businesses like salons, spas, florists, and pet care services with their marketing using AI tools. It is currently available in the US.

Since it started, Zoca has helped over 1,000 local beauty and wellness businesses make more than $10 million in revenue and book over 120,000 appointments.

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