Press Release August 15, 2025

AgentTech I/O Raises $300,000 at $850,000 Valuation from Shelter Rock

Pre-seed financing from Shelter Rock accelerates product development and go-to-market efforts

TAMPA, FL – August 15, 2025 – AgentTech I/O, developer of the AI-powered AgentTech Dialer platform for insurance agencies, today announced it has raised $300,000 in a pre-seed round at an $850,000 valuation from Shelter Rock, the Palermo Family Office.

The strategic investment will accelerate AgentTech I/O's product development and go-to-market efforts as the company expands its AI-powered communication platform for the insurance industry.

Strategic Partnership

As part of the investment, Shelter Rock's insurance agencies are serving as beta users for the AgentTech Dialer platform. This strategic partnership provides AgentTech I/O with direct access to enterprise-level feedback while validating the platform's capabilities in real-world insurance operations.

Investment Highlights

  • $300,000 pre-seed funding at $850,000 valuation
  • Strategic partnership with Shelter Rock agencies as beta users
  • Accelerated product development timeline
  • Enterprise-level validation of platform capabilities

"This investment from Shelter Rock represents a significant milestone for AgentTech I/O," said the AgentTech team. "Having their agencies as beta users gives us invaluable real-world feedback while we continue to build the most advanced AI-powered dialer platform for insurance agencies."

Use of Funds

The investment will be used to:

  • Expand the engineering team to accelerate feature development
  • Enhance AI capabilities for compliance and call analysis
  • Scale infrastructure to support growing customer base
  • Expand sales and marketing efforts

About Shelter Rock

Shelter Rock is the Palermo Family Office, with a portfolio of insurance agencies and strategic investments in insurance technology. Shelter Rock focuses on investments that can drive innovation and efficiency in the insurance industry.

About AgentTech I/O

AgentTech I/O provides AI-powered communication solutions designed specifically for insurance agencies. The AgentTech Dialer platform combines intelligent call distribution, AI compliance scoring, and call transcription to help agencies increase efficiency, maintain compliance, and grow their business. Learn more at agenttech.io.

Media Contact

For press inquiries, please contact:
press@agenttech.io

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