UC Berkeley Dropouts Raise $28M for AI Marketing Startup

Two UC Berkeley dropouts raised $28M for Conversion, an AI marketing automation startup transforming how businesses reach customers.
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UC Berkeley Dropouts Raise $28M for AI Marketing Startup
How UC Berkeley Dropouts Built a $28M AI Marketing Automation Startup AI marketing automation startups are reshaping how businesses connect with customers in 2025, and Conversion is a prime example. Founded by two UC Berkeley dropouts, this AI-powered marketing platform recently secured $28 million in Series A funding, led by Abstract with participation from True Ventures and HOF Capital. Entrepreneurs, marketers, and tech enthusiasts are taking notice because the company’s story blends youthful ambition, innovative AI, and the growing demand for smarter marketing tools. Image Credits:Conversion From Classroom Curiosity to Startup Success Conversion’s journey began in an unconventional way. Co-founder and CEO Neil Tewari, now just 24, first discovered his love for entrepreneurship in high school. He once got caught streaming a TechCrunch Disrupt event during class, a moment that surprisingly set him on his startup path. Instead of facing typical punishment, the incident sparked a conversa…