AI contact center startup Crescendo raised $50M from General Catalyst and others at a $500M valuation, and acquired Idaho-based outsourcing company PartnerHero (Newley Purnell/Bloomberg)

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AI contact center startup Crescendo raised $50M from General Catalyst and others at a $500M valuation, and acquired Idaho-based outsourcing company PartnerHero  —  - Crescendo has raised $50 million, is acquiring PartnerHero  — Investors include General Catalyst and Celesta Capital