Retail Tech Startups

allO is an all-in-one restaurant management ecosystem offering POS, payments, ordering, delivery integration, and reporting tools for dine-in restaurants. It connects managers, waiters, chefs, tax advisors, and guests, with a focus on German tax (Finanzamt) compliance and multi-lingual support.

4 investors

Anagram provides an AI-powered Site Agent platform that helps e-commerce brands answer customer questions, recommend products, and guide purchasing decisions in real-time. The platform enables retailers to capture customer intent from AI-driven discovery and improve conversion by delivering contextual answers throughout the customer journey.

4 investors

Arianee provides an open-source blockchain protocol for issuing digital product passports and dynamic NFTs, letting brands assign unique digital identities to physical products for traceability, ownership, and post-purchase services. It serves brands in sectors such as luxury goods, watches, and electronics to support product lifecycle tracking, resale, and circular business models.

4 investors

Authentic Brands Group is a global brand and entertainment platform that owns and operates iconic intellectual property and cultural assets across consumer retail, content, and live experiences. The company generates over $38 billion in annual retail sales through a network of more than 1,700 partners and licensees across 150 countries.

4 investors

AutoLeap is auto repair shop management software that includes tools for collecting, viewing, and responding to Google reviews, sending automated review requests via email or SMS, and analyzing customer feedback. It serves auto repair shop owners looking to manage operations and grow their online reputation.

4 investors

AWL develops edge AI solutions that turn physical spaces into data, running inference on on-site devices for applications across retail, manufacturing, logistics, and public infrastructure. Founded in Hokkaido, Japan, it operates with a multinational engineering team and R&D subsidiaries in Vietnam and India.

4 investors

Betastore runs a business-to-business marketplace in Nigeria that links informal retailers to wholesalers and manufacturers. Shop owners use the platform to order inventory and can also access financing and basic insurance products. The service is aimed at small retail outlets that previously handled procurement through informal channels.

4 investors

Bite Ninja provides remote order-taking technology that enables restaurant staff to process drive-thru and takeout orders from remote locations. The platform helps restaurants address staffing shortages and increase operational flexibility.

4 investors

Bossa Nova developed autonomous robots and cloud AI to automate on-shelf inventory management, deploying robots in Walmart Supercenters to scan aisles and report issues such as out-of-stocks to store associates. The company serves large retailers and now uses its website to share lessons with startups and entrepreneurs.

4 investors

Bringg provides a modular last-mile delivery platform that connects operations from checkout through dispatch and delivery, serving retailers and logistics operators. The platform enables route optimization, real-time fleet monitoring, driver management, and customer delivery experiences across owned, 3PL, and hybrid fleets.

4 investors

Broom provides digital solutions for used-car dealerships (showrooms) in Indonesia, offering services including inventory management, buyback programs, and financing channeling to help dealerships optimize stock turnover and sales.

4 investors

CAKE is a paid membership shopping service that curates consumer brands and gives members CAKE Cards to spend on best sellers and new product drops, along with perks like early access, private sales, and gifts with purchase. It targets consumer shoppers seeking curated brand discovery and member benefits.

4 investors

SPS Revenue Recovery (Carbon6) provides software and full-service support that helps brands and suppliers identify, dispute, recover, and prevent lost revenue from retailer deductions, chargebacks, shortages, reimbursement errors, and compliance fines. It serves companies selling to retailers and distributors such as Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Kroger, as well as marketplace sellers, by connecting to retailer portals, carrier/3PL systems, and file storage to validate and document claims.

4 investors

Carsome is a used car marketplace that conducts rapid vehicle inspections (30-45 minutes) with transparent pricing and provides a one-year warranty on engine, transmission, and AC. The company serves consumers in Indonesia seeking to buy certified pre-owned vehicles with guaranteed quality and cash payment within 24 hours.

4 investors

Cheers builds reputation management software for multi-location service businesses, optimizing how AI systems like ChatGPT and Gemini discover and recommend them. The platform manages citations, reviews, structured data, and local content to make businesses visible to AI recommendation engines.

4 investors

CHRONEXT operates a digital platform for buying and selling luxury watches, offering certified pre-owned and vintage timepieces through both online retail and physical boutiques in multiple countries. The company authenticates and guarantees each watch through a 17-step quality control process performed by in-house watchmakers.

4 investors

City Hive operates an ecommerce platform and advertising network for the alcohol retail industry, enabling suppliers to reach consumers and retailers through targeted digital advertising across thousands of retail websites and mobile apps. The platform provides display ads, sponsored search, featured placements, coupons, and B2B trade advertising to drive brand awareness and sales in the alcohol distribution market.

4 investors

ClearDekho sells eyeglasses, sunglasses, and computer glasses through a franchise-based retail model. The company operates physical optical stores and offers franchise opportunities.

4 investors

ClickPost offers Darwin, a logistics automation platform for B2B bulk shipments covering dispatch, delivery, billing compliance, and store/vendor pickup management. It connects with WMS, ERP, and courier partners to give brands visibility and automation across inter-warehouse, store, and internal B2B movements.

4 investors

Constructor provides AI-powered product search and discovery software for ecommerce retailers. The platform combines search engine technology with behavioral tracking, machine learning, and data analytics in a SaaS solution.

4 investors

Cooklist provides AI shopping agents for grocery retailers, including an embedded conversational assistant that plans meals and fills carts, an intent-based agentic search engine, and an MCP server that connects a grocer's catalog to off-platform AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini. It offers a drop-in SDK and governance controls so grocers can integrate the tools into their existing tech stack.

4 investors

CoolrAI is an AI-powered SaaS platform that analyzes cooler and freezer images to provide commercial intelligence for Food & Beverage brands and distributors. The platform combines image-based visibility with analytics and field execution tools to improve product availability, reduce inefficient visits, and increase sales across global retail networks.

4 investors

CRUXO provides a retail media platform and consultancy that helps retailers and brands launch and scale retail media using proprietary data insights. It serves the retail and ecommerce ecosystem, targeting both retailers and vendors.

4 investors

Cuanto provides a platform for merchants in the developing world to sell online, letting them launch a storefront, process payments, and manage fulfillment in one place. It initially focuses on Latin American merchants who sell over social media.

4 investors