United StatesKlaviyo, a publicly traded e-commerce marketing automation platform, has acquired Agency, an AI-powered customer success startup founded by serial entrepreneur Elias Torres. The acquisition marks a full-circle moment for both founders, as Torres previously mentored Klaviyo's co-founder Andrew Bialecki during their time at Performable. Torres will join Klaviyo as chief product officer, leading Agency's 25-person team to enhance Klaviyo's AI tools, including Composer and Customer Agent. The deal's terms were not disclosed, but Torres' history includes successful exits such as the acquisition of Performable by HubSpot and Drift's sale to Vista Equity. Bialecki highlighted the strategic value of Agency's technology in strengthening Klaviyo's position against competitors like Decagon and Sierra.
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