Retail Tech Startups

Zitcha builds a retail media platform for retailers operating retail media networks (RMNs), connecting onsite, offsite, and in-store advertising channels into one system for planning, activation, billing, and reporting. Its AI recommendation engine ties ad spend to product margin, inventory, and sell-through data so retailers, brands, and agencies can measure incremental sales and category profit.

3 investors

iRidge develops app-based business solutions centered on OMO (online-to-offline) capabilities for retail and commerce customers. The company also provides business production services.

3 investors

Our value operates PREMIER VALUE, a technology platform for the high-value movable goods market such as luxury watches and brand bags, including a bulk-appraisal referral service and a consumer-to-consumer trading app. The company aims to make luxury asset transactions more transparent, secure, and accessible in Japan.

3 investors

NOIN operates "NOIN beauty," a full self-service cosmetics retail store format focused on local roadside locations in Japan, and runs retail media and promotion services around these stores. It also offers event video production/editing with SNS distribution and connects beauty brands with a network of over 300 beauty content creators.

3 investors

COUNTERWORKS is a Japanese company that digitizes commercial real estate to enable more flexible retail and commerce. It provides a platform supporting pop-up store openings and vertical SaaS aimed at commercial real estate operators.

3 investors

DROBE develops a personal styling service for women that connects customers with professional stylists who propose clothing recommendations for home trial, with the option to purchase liked items or return others. The company also operates &DROBE, an e-commerce platform featuring curated fashion products and live-streamed styling content.

3 investors

KINCHAKU is a digital pass platform optimized for hospitality and tourism service businesses, offering features for reservation management, flexible pricing and payment settings, customer loyalty programs, and multi-location operations.

3 investors

A company building infrastructure for Japanese brands to expand globally by automating cross-border trade barriers using AI and connecting inbound visitors to continued purchases after they return home. It operates a cross-border e-commerce platform and provides global sales and distribution support services.

3 investors

Guazi is an online marketplace for buying used cars, listing pre-owned vehicles from brands such as Honda, Audi, BMW, and BYD with details on grade, mileage, and specifications. Each listing represents an individual inspected used car available for purchase.

3 investors

Clody (클로디) builds a set of mobile apps connecting Seoul's Dongdaemun wholesale fashion market, including retail, wholesale, and purchasing-agent ("saip samchon") apps that let sellers handle sourcing, product ordering, and bookkeeping without manual ledgers. The platform serves fashion retailers, wholesalers, and purchasing agents across South Korea.

2 investors

Onebeat provides inventory optimization software for retailers that uses real-time demand data and supply chain algorithms to dynamically allocate stock, reduce overstocking and stockouts, and improve profit margins. The platform serves large retailers by replacing manual forecasting and static replenishment with data-driven decisions.

2 investors

21Market operates a marketplace for refurbished and used mobile phones in South Korea, using AI-powered inspection systems to verify device condition and performance. The platform ensures transparent pricing and quality assurance for buyers and sellers through automated diagnostics and data-driven verification.

2 investors

365 Retail Markets develops an all-in-one platform providing hardware and software tools for unattended retail, micromarkets, vending, foodservice and hospitality locations. The platform enables retailers and operators to deliver superior customer experiences, boost profitability, and accelerate growth.

2 investors

3D Cloud provides a platform for furniture, office, and home improvement retailers to create and deploy 3D product visualizations, room planning tools, and augmented reality experiences across e-commerce and in-store channels. The platform includes AI-powered design tools, product configurators, room planners, and rendering services for enterprise-scale retail deployments.

2 investors

Following an acquisition, the site directs visitors to Searchspring, which provides personalization, product recommendation, and merchandising tools for online merchants.

2 investors

42 provides an end-to-end analytics platform for DTC and wholesale retail brands, consolidating sales, stock, and customer data across stores, ecommerce, and wholesale channels into unified reporting. It handles hosting, maintenance, and data integration with major retailers via xlsx, portals, or EDI, and can serve as a vendor portal for retailers.

2 investors

6over6 develops digital tools for the eyewear and optical industry, offering retail, clinical, and fulfillment solutions that support online and in-store vision and eyewear shopping. It serves optical retailers, brands, and eye doctors, including services for prescriptions and contact lens fulfillment.

2 investors

7Learnings provides AI-based predictive pricing software that forecasts how pricing, marketing, and ordering decisions will affect business outcomes before they are made. It is used by retailers to automatically adjust prices toward goals such as margin, revenue, or growth.

2 investors

A fast-casual burger restaurant chain that serves made-to-order smashburgers with a focus on high-quality ingredients and simple menu offerings. The company operates locations across New York and the East Coast.

2 investors

GoVyrl, Inc. operates a cloud-based application platform built on AWS infrastructure that emphasizes data security, privacy, and compliance. The company serves organizations seeking to meet regulatory requirements such as CCPA and GDPR while protecting sensitive personal and company data.

2 investors

ABOUT YOU is an online fashion discovery platform serving digital natives who seek personalized and accessible fashion options. The company engages creators through social media collaborations, particularly on TikTok where it has built a substantial following.

2 investors

ace turtle is a technology-driven retail company operating a vertically integrated model across design, local manufacturing, marketing, and direct-to-consumer distribution, and is the exclusive licensee of brands Lee, Wrangler, and G-STAR for India and South Asian markets. It also runs a SaaS platform integrating fulfilment, logistics, hosting, and catalogue management for Indian and global enterprise brands.

2 investors

Acosta connects brands with consumers through distribution and agency services, facilitating market relationships since 1927. The company specializes in brand representation and client activation across modern retail channels.

2 investors

Adonmo operates an urban advertising network across India, reaching over 100 million people daily in more than 27 cities. It helps brands connect with urban consumers through out-of-home advertising placements.

2 investors