Retail Tech Startups

Zappos is an online retailer that sells shoes and footwear for the whole family, offering brands such as Nike, HOKA, adidas, New Balance, and Crocs with free shipping and returns. Founded in 1999, it is a subsidiary of Amazon.com and is known for its customer service.

8 investors

Connected Robotics develops robotics and AI-powered automation solutions for the food service and restaurant industry, addressing labor shortages and food handling challenges through computer vision and robotic control systems.

8 investors

Ai Palette is an AI-powered consumer insights platform for CPG brands, using billions of data points from search, social, and e-retail sources to identify trends and generate product and marketing concepts. It helps brands discover emerging trends, launch products, and track competitors to speed up and reduce the cost of product innovation.

7 investors

BharatPe is an Indian financial services and UPI payments platform serving merchants with QR-based scan-and-pay, utility and credit card bill payments, gift vouchers, and business loans. It provides POS and offline payment solutions to over 1.7 crore merchants across India.

7 investors

Datasembly provides a technology platform that collects real-time, hyperlocal grocery and retail pricing, promotion, and assortment data from over 100,000 stores across hundreds of retailers, both physical and online. It serves CPG brands and retailers with market intelligence for pricing, revenue management, and competitive analysis.

7 investors

Eyebot develops technology solutions for vision care, serving retailers, patients, and eye doctors to improve vision care delivery and access.

7 investors

Farmer's Fridge operates a network of smart, automated Fridges that dispense fresh, healthy meals and snacks. Its vending kiosks are placed in locations such as airports, hospitals, office buildings, and universities across the United States.

7 investors

Feedvisor builds AI-driven pricing, advertising, and inventory optimization technology for brands and sellers on Amazon's marketplace. Its platform, including the agentic commerce product Agentis, connects marketplace signals to help e-commerce businesses optimize profitability.

7 investors

FirstCry (Brainbees Solutions Limited) is a multi-channel retailer of products for mothers, babies, and kids, selling third-party, global, and its own home brands through an online platform, company-owned and franchisee stores, and general trade distribution. It operates primarily in India with a presence in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and also helps D2C brands scale across its distribution network.

7 investors

Groupon operates a marketplace connecting consumers with discounted deals from local and national merchants across restaurants, beauty services, travel, entertainment, and retail products.

7 investors

Hailify provides last-mile delivery services for retailers and brands, using its own TMS, WMS, and sortation software plus a network of delivery partners. It offers flat-rate pricing, real-time tracking, proof-of-delivery options, and 24/7 support across industries including apparel, retail, prescriptions, meal kits, and alcohol.

7 investors

Lunchbox is a digital commerce platform for enterprise restaurants that unifies ordering, catering, loyalty, and marketing functions. The platform helps large restaurant brands streamline operations and build guest relationships through integrated technology.

7 investors

Pod (Pod Foods Co.) is an omnichannel retail platform that helps consumer brands get placed with retail buyers, drive sell-through, and scale across regions and national accounts. It connects brands, buyers, and logistics partners with onboarding, speed-to-shelf, and real-time data across U.S. metro markets.

7 investors

Scandit builds Smart Data Capture software that turns smartphones, handheld computers, fixed cameras, and drones into barcode and data scanning devices, integrated into business workflows. It serves enterprise customers worldwide across industries, providing scanning, solution design, and integration support.

7 investors

Seated is a customer acquisition platform for restaurants that fills empty seats and drives foot traffic without requiring new technology or staff training, generating revenue through introducing diners to restaurants for dining, takeout, and private events.

7 investors

SENSEIDATA develops retail technologies including autonomous and hybrid stores, pods, zero-waste vending cabinets, and AI-driven data systems for the next generation of retail. The company focuses on dematerializing retail processes and enhancing user experience with environmentally efficient solutions.

7 investors

Toast provides a restaurant management platform combining point-of-sale hardware (Flex POS, Toast Go 3 handheld) with software tools for online ordering, payroll, and other operations. It serves restaurants and restaurateurs across the food service industry.

7 investors

Freedom Rave Wear operates a branded resale platform for pre-loved rave fashion, enabling peer-to-peer and off-price sales of both customer items and brand-direct inventory. The program supports sustainability and community engagement within the rave wear market.

7 investors

Zehitomo runs an online marketplace in Tokyo that connects consumers with specialized service providers. Categories include photography, private and online lessons, and other professional services, giving local practitioners a channel to reach new clients and increase booking volume.

7 investors

Appetise is a meal-planning app that generates recipes and smart shopping lists, letting users shop for ingredients online or in-store at their local supermarket. It offers a catalog of 2,000+ recipes for home cooks, with a focus on the New Zealand and Australian markets.

6 investors

Aravita offers an AI-based platform specialized in fresh produce (FLV) management, providing daily inventory correction, demand forecasting, and order optimization to reduce waste and stockouts. It serves supermarkets, distributors, and food service companies managing perishable goods.

6 investors

Arena is a real-time engagement platform that enables organizations to create immersive interactive experiences, engage audiences through live updates, and personalize customer interactions across news, gaming, and ecommerce industries.

6 investors

Clip provides point-of-sale terminals and payment processing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses in Mexico. The platform enables merchants to accept card payments, manage inventory, access instant payouts, and obtain business financing through a unified dashboard.

6 investors

Deliverect operates a platform designed to support the food service and restaurant industry worldwide, facilitating growth and digital operations through integration with major food delivery and point-of-sale partners.

6 investors