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Homesuccess storiesEasichat’s experience with the UK Business Centre Lille

Easichat’s experience with the

UK Business Centre Lille

Easichat – a British company specialised in AI – has taken the big leap to settle its presence in France and Europe through the UK Business Centre Lille. This is another addition to the network of companies supported by our soft-landing solution.
Date de publication Published on 20.06.2024
Nord France Invest

Who is
Easichat?

Easichat was founded by Jon Lovell in 2022.

It is a company specialised in automating chatbots which mixes both AI and humans interactions. Its goal is to build a seamless user experience.

The Easy chat solution not only cuts costs for the company, but also reduces waiting time for customers. The use of AI via chatbots frees employees from low value-added tasks, allowing them to focus on more specific customer issues.

Why did Easichat required the help
of the UK Business Centre Lille?

Easichat was already quite present in the United Kingdom and France was the market they wanted to target next due to its innovation-friendly environment.

Easichat’s journey with the
UK Business Centre Lille

The UK Business Centre Lille got recommended by someone from its network to Easichat due to its tailored services for British companies.

« With the team support, we have not looked back and we are seriously thinking of raising in France to open up an Easichat business based in or close to Lille. We are so impressed by the can-do attitude of the UK Business Centre Lille team as well as the all important passion for Lille shining through everyone we have met.»

Matt Stone, CEO of Easichat

They got in contact with the UK Business Centre Lille team and needed support on certain matters:

  • Legal
  • Bank/insurance
  • Business partners
  • Business Insurance

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