
Kustomer is an AI-powered customer service platform designed to deliver exceptional service at every touchpoint. It combines CRM, ticketing, and AI into a unified solution to create seamless omnichannel experiences. Key features include AI Agents for both customers and support representatives, AI Agent Studio for customization, Workflows for automation, and robust reporting. Kustomer aims to automate issue resolution, assist agents, and allow for platform customization to improve customer service efficiency and outcomes. Their business model appears to be a mix of subscription-based (seat-based) and usage-based (conversation-based) pricing, with additional AI add-ons.

Kustomer is an AI-powered customer service platform designed to deliver exceptional service at every touchpoint. It combines CRM, ticketing, and AI into a unified solution to create seamless omnichannel experiences. Key features include AI Agents for both customers and support representatives, AI Agent Studio for customization, Workflows for automation, and robust reporting. Kustomer aims to automate issue resolution, assist agents, and allow for platform customization to improve customer service efficiency and outcomes. Their business model appears to be a mix of subscription-based (seat-based) and usage-based (conversation-based) pricing, with additional AI add-ons.
Product: AI-powered customer service CRM that unifies customer data, conversations, automation, and reporting for omnichannel support
Founding: Founded in 2015 by Brad Birnbaum and Jeremy Suriel
Ownership & recent financing: Acquired by Meta (closing Feb 2022), spun out May 2023 with a $60M financing; Meta remained a minority owner
Funding to date: Total reported funding approximately $263.5M (USD); company has completed multiple venture rounds and a Series B
Employees: Approximately 280 employees
Recent product updates: Dec 2025: launched AI Assistants and Data Explorer (AI-native reporting)
Customer service, customer experience (CX), and conversational CRM for omnichannel support
2015
Customer service / CRM
$35M
Reported $35M round (TechCrunch coverage)
$40M
Reported Series D led by Tiger Global
$60M
Reported Series E led by Coatue with participation from Tiger Global and Battery Ventures
Acquired by Facebook/Meta for a reported ~$1B (reported in acquisition context)
$60M
Financing announced as the company spun out from Meta
$30M
Announced $30M Series B focused on AI-native CX
“Backed by multiple institutional investors across rounds (including Battery Ventures, Redpoint, Coatue, Tiger Global, Norwest, Boldstart); Meta remained a minority owner after the 2023 spin-out”
Kustomer is the industry leading conversational CRM platform perfecting every customer experience. Built with intelligent tools such as AI and Automation, no code-configuration and a connected data platform that unifies data from multiple sources through a single timeline, Kustomer empowers businesses to operate with greater efficiency and deliver more personalized service to customers across any channel, making every interaction more meaningful and memorable. Today, Kustomer is the core platform for leading brands like Abercrombie, Nuts.com, Skims, Turo, Priceline and Sweetgreen. Kustomer was founded in 2015 by serial entrepreneurs Brad Birnbaum and Jeremy Suriel and has raised over $200M in funding backed by leading VCs. Meta announced its intention to acquire Kustomer in 2020 and completed the transaction in 2022. Kustomer joined Meta’s Business Messaging Group to transform the way people and businesses communicate through modern messaging channels. In 2023, Kustomer spun out from Meta as a standalone company backed by original partners, Battery, Redpoint and Boldstart Ventures, who have invested $60M in capital, ensuring Kustomer’s growth and success for many years to come. Our Krew is made up of passionate and collaborative people who really care about what they do and the people they help. We look for people who are dedicated to enhancing the customer service experience for everyone involved, as it's the core of what we do. We're growing our business with no plans of slowing down. We actively seek individuals who want to learn and be challenged every day. Kustomer has a strong NYC presence and is also a remote friendly company, with Krew members located throughout the US and United Kingdom. We believe in togetherness to help foster strong relationships, collaboration and communication, and our Krew gets together for both KKO and Kamp Kustomer each year. At Kustomer, engineering sits at the heart of our mission: to deliver AI-powered, human-first support at scale. As a SaaS company, our product our business, and every line of code written by our Engineering and Product teams powers meaningful customer experiences. We’re not just building software—we’re shaping the future of customer service through cutting-edge agentic AI. Our AI Agents are responsive, context-aware, and built for real-time, multi-channel support—including native AI Voice. They don’t just automate simple tasks—they reason, learn from outcomes, and partner with humans to resolve even the most complex conversations. Our engineers are solving hard, high-impact problems with the autonomy to innovate and the support of a hiring culture grounded in empathy, inclusivity, and excellence. What makes Kustomer exciting is the visible momentum we’re creating in the market. In our Summer 2025 launch, we introduced over 25 new features including , smarter automation tools, expanded omnichannel capabilities, and powerful data management enhancements. The engineering team directly fuels the evolution of strategic service across four pillars: smarter data, scalable automation, seamless engagement, and measurable, adaptive support. Whether it's launching real-time AI assistants embedded in the CRM, deploying compliant voice consent flows, or supporting live chat at Shopify checkout, engineers here don’t just build—they drive customer outcomes. If you’re excited to work with curious, driven teammates and leading-edge technology, join the Kustomer Engineering team! Kustomer offers an array of benefits including competitive salaries and stock options. In the U.S. we offer 100% healthcare coverage, 401K, WiFi and Mobile reimbursement, and a generous vacation policy; in the UK we also offer pension, supplemental health insurance and other perks. Kustomer is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Kustomer only contacts candidates from company email addresses ending in kustomer.com and does not seek funds from candidates in any circumstances. Compensation Range: $155K - $215K