**Awatar Innovations Launches Sakura AI: A WhatsApp Business Assistant to Simplify Contact Management**
Premesh Chandran, CEO and Co-founder of Awatar Innovations Sdn Bhd, a software startup specializing in AI applications for business and government, has announced the launch of **Sakura AI** — an innovative business assistant that operates directly within WhatsApp. Designed to streamline how professionals connect and manage their contacts, Sakura AI combines the convenience of messaging apps with powerful automation technology.
Premesh, better known in Malaysia and internationally as a co-founder of the pioneering independent online media outlet MalaysiaKini Sdn Bhd, launched Awatar Innovations in 2024. The startup has secured an undisclosed pre-seed investment from 500 Global and is currently raising a seed round of US$500,000 (approximately RM2.1 million).
> “Networking is the lifeblood of business, but managing contacts is often messy and time-consuming,” said Premesh Chandran.
> “Sakura AI removes this friction. With just a photo on WhatsApp, your new contact is securely saved, and an email introduction is sent automatically. It’s simple, fast, and reliable.”
### How Sakura AI Works
With Sakura AI, users can snap a picture of a business card within WhatsApp. The AI-powered bot then:
– Instantly extracts and saves the contact information into a secure database.
– Organizes and stores contacts for easy access.
– Automatically drafts and sends a professional introduction email to the new contact.
By leveraging WhatsApp’s widespread usage, Sakura AI eliminates the need for users to download new apps or learn new platforms. Everything happens seamlessly within the messaging app professionals already use every day.
> “Useful technology can be simple. We see great potential in tools that connect the familiar with the future,” said Eshwaren M, CTO and Co-founder of Awatar Innovations.
> “Our goal is to lower barriers, not raise them. If people can use what they already know—like WhatsApp—while benefiting from automation, the possibilities are endless.”
### Target Users and Future Plans
Sakura AI is targeted at entrepreneurs, sales teams, and professionals who heavily rely on building and maintaining networks. Awatar Innovations is also exploring integrations with popular CRM platforms to offer enhanced capabilities for enterprise users.
> “The idea for Sakura AI came from my own struggle,” shared Razlan Rizal, COO and Co-founder of Awatar Innovations.
> “I often forgot names and introductions after networking events, which was frustrating. Now, Sakura AI solves that problem for me and others facing the same challenge.”
### Availability
Sakura AI is currently available free of charge during this early release phase. Interested individuals or companies can access the bot by visiting [Sakura.awatar.chat](https://Sakura.awatar.chat). Simply add Sakura’s number to WhatsApp and start managing your contacts effortlessly today.
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