AI Startup Zoca Raises $6 mn to Supercharge Local Businesses with Autonomous Growth Agents

AI startup Zoca has raised $6 million in a funding round led by Accel, with participation from GTMfund, Elevation Capital, and Better Capital.

Zoca plans to expand into more verticals and deepen AI integrations, aiming to become an operating system for local services.

Founded in 2024 by Ashish Verma and Robin Chauhan, Zoca helps hyperlocal service businesses—like salons and wellness studios—stay fully booked by automating their entire growth funnel.

Zoca’s AI agents manage everything from discovering customer demand to lead conversion and client re-engagement. The platform has already enabled over 1,000 businesses to book 1.2 lakh appointments and generate over $10 million in revenue.

"Most of the local businesses are invisible on the popular discovery channels, but Zoca ensures businesses appear wherever customers look - whether on Google, Apple Maps, or emerging AI search engines that are reshaping how services are found. This isn’t just technology—it’s an AI-powered lifeline, with autonomous agents working tirelessly behind the scenes to fuel entrepreneurs’ growth," Chauhan said.

Its hyperlocal intelligence engine personalizes marketing by improving search visibility, managing social media, and sending rebooking reminders.