In late 2021, an individual exited their 30-year tenure in the UK telephone answering service industry by selling one of the longest-established services. Despite a failed partnership agreement and a joint venture that fell through at signing, they pursued the creation of a new platform from the ground up. This platform, developed by a specialist team, integrates live agents with AI for overflow and out-of-hours coverage, offering a more advanced solution than what is currently available in the PAYG market. Having previously collaborated on software development, the individual believes in the platform's scalability for more sophisticated offerings.
The individual also ended a partnership with a major PAYG answering service platform in the US and Canada, concluding it could not achieve its full potential under the existing arrangement. Currently focusing on property development projects, they seek an operator or company with the requisite structure and ambition to scale the new platform. They are willing to provide support through their expertise, network, and potential capital investment, contingent upon an appropriate deal structure.
The platform offers PAYG call answering with a basic AI receptionist feature and targets the US market, while expansion to Canada, the UK, and elsewhere is anticipated. With no upfront cash or ongoing salary required, the individual seeks an equity stake and revenue share agreement, although they remain open to discussions and potentially further capital investment. A full buyout is available, and with their previous exit exceeding $10 million, interested parties are encouraged to reach out to explore potential collaboration quickly.
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