Series A · Sales & Marketing Tech · Berlin, Germany · Founded 2020 · 80–100 employees
Charles is a Berlin-based conversational commerce platform that enables brands to build personal relationships with customers through WhatsApp marketing. The company offers a comprehensive SaaS solution combining marketing campaigns, automated conversational flows, customer service, and analytics with GDPR-compliant operations. Founded by former Kapten & Son co-founder Artjem Weissbeck and ex-McKinsey consultant Andreas Tussing, Charles has established itself as a Meta Solution Partner and pioneer of WhatsApp marketing in Europe. The startup raised €19.5 million in Series A funding led by Salesforce Ventures in 2022, with backing from prominent investors including Accel and HV Capital.