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Gain real-time insights on retail tech trends and funding — automated data collection for strategic decision-making
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Pilot Phase (Scoped Evaluation)
Up to 12 weeks
€3,000
/ month
Typical scope: multi-country, weekly updates, multiple categories
- Real data from real sources
- Live dashboards or export feeds
- Validate scope, refresh cadence, quality
- Fixed price, no ongoing commitment
Most teams start here to validate fit before expanding.
Now, schedule a short call below to confirm scope and start the pilot, or build something new.
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| id | Source | Headline | Company | Round | Amount | Currency | Use Case | Pilot Locations | Status | Last Updated | ||
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AI-powered fitting-room startup raises seed to expand retail pilots | FitMirror AI | Seed | $3.2 | M | Virtual try-on/size recommendation | New York, London | Pilot expanding to major chains | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
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Robotics shelf-stocking startup closes Series A for autonomous replenishment | ShelfBotics | Series A | $12.0 | M | Autonomous shelf replenishment robots | San Francisco, Chicago, Berlin | In pilot at 4 retailers | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
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Checkout-less payments firm secures late seed funding | ScanFree | Seed | $5.5 | M | Camera-based checkoutless payments | Los Angeles, Paris | Pilot live; consumer trials ongoing | Feb 1, 2026 | ||
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European last-mile micro-fulfillment raises bridge round | MicroFulfil EU | Bridge | €4.0 | EUR | Micro-fulfillment centers for same-day delivery | Madrid, Lisbon | Pilot completed; scaling in region | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
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Smart shelf sensor startup lands corporate pilot agreements | SenseShelf | Pre-Seed | $0.9 | M | IoT shelf sensors for OOS reduction | Dallas, Toronto | Pilot testing; data collection phase | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
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AR-guided shopping platform raises Series B to widen retail integrations | GuideAR Retail | Series B | $28.0 | M | AR in-store navigation and promotions | Miami, Milan, Tokyo | Live pilots with 2 department stores | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
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Sustainable packaging startup closes seed round after retailer pilots | PackLoop | Seed | $2.1 | M | Compostable packaging solutions for supermarkets | Amsterdam, Brussels | Pilot successful; retailer adoption planned | Feb 1, 2026 | ||
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Swiss checkout AI raises angel round for fraud detection in retail | CheckoutGuard | Angel |
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CHF | POS fraud detection with machine learning | Zurich, Geneva | Pilot phase; refining models | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
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French grocery tech raises seed to test dynamic pricing engine | PrixSmart | Seed | €1.8 | EUR | Dynamic pricing for perishable goods | Paris, Lille | Testing live; analytics show uplift | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
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Inventory optimization startup secures Series A for European rollout | StockSavant | Series A | €10.0 | EUR | Demand forecasting and inventory optimization | Lyon, Marseille, Barcelona | Scaling after multi-store pilots | Jan 30, 2026 | ||
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Omnichannel personalization platform raises $45M Series C | PersonalizeNow | Series C | $45.0 | M | Omnichannel customer personalization | New York, London, Singapore | Enterprise pilots; partnerships signed | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
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Cold-chain monitoring startup closes seed for grocery pilots | CoolTrack | Seed | $1.3 | M | IoT cold-chain monitoring for perishables | Seattle, Vancouver | Pilot sensors deployed; real-time alerts live | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
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Returns-management startup raises $6M to expand B2B pilots | LoopReturn | Seed | $6.0 | M | Automated reverse logistics and returns analytics | Los Angeles, London | Pilots with 3 e-tailers; ROI tracked | Feb 1, 2026 | ||
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Retail analytics startup lands strategic funding from chain partner | AisleIntel | Strategic | $8.5 | M | In-store analytics and shopper behavior tracking | Atlanta, Manchester | Proof-of-value complete; pilots ongoing | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
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In-store robot concierge completes successful pilot with mall operator | MallMate Robotics | Series A | $15.0 | M | Customer assistance and wayfinding robots | Dubai, Singapore | Pilot concluded; deployment planned | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
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Open-shelf checkout solution raises €3.5M to expand trials | OpenTill | Seed | €3.5 | EUR | Weight-and-sensor open-shelf checkout | Copenhagen, Oslo | Ongoing tech validation pilots | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
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Buy-now-pay-later for brick-and-mortar secures funding | POSPayLater | Series A | $20.0 | M | BNPL integrated at POS | Phoenix, Melbourne | Pilots show increased AOV | Feb 1, 2026 | ||
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Circular retail marketplace raises growth round after pilot success | ReShelf | Growth | $32.0 | M | Second-hand inventory marketplace for retailers | Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo | Scaling post-pilot | Jan 30, 2026 | ||
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Express fulfillment lockers expand after grocery chain pilot | Click&Collect Hub | Series B | $25.0 | M | Customer pickup lockers and micro-hubs | Philadelphia, Glasgow | Rolling out to 50+ stores | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
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Cashier-assist AI receives seed funding to pilot in Swiss supermarkets | TillAssist AI | Seed |
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CHF | Cashier assistance and speed checkout | Basel, Bern | Pilot ongoing; latency improvements seen | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
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Smart-labeling startup pilots NFC price tags with retailers | Labelly | Pre-Seed | €0.6 | EUR | NFC-enabled digital price labels | Nice, Bordeaux | Pilot live; energy use monitored | Feb 1, 2026 | ||
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AI shrinkage detection startup raises funding after successful pilots | LossEye | Series A | €9.0 | EUR | Computer vision for theft and shrink detection | Toulouse, Nantes | Pilots validated reduction in shrink | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
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Autonomous delivery droid firm raises $60M Series C | ParcelDroid | Series C | $60.0 | M | Sidewalk autonomous deliveries for retailers | San Diego, Barcelona, Seoul | Expanded pilots; regulatory approvals in progress | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
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Subscription-based in-store analytics raises seed | LoopMetrics | Seed | $1.0 | M | SaaS footfall and conversion analytics | Kansas City, Rotterdam | Pilot data collection ongoing | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
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Frictionless returns kiosk startup closes Series A | ReturnPoint | Series A | $14.0 | M | Automated returns kiosks in-store | San Francisco, Toronto, Dublin | Pilot kiosks live; retailer contracts signed | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
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Heatmap camera analytics startup raises funding to scale pilots | HeatMapr | Seed | $2.7 | M | In-store dwell-time and heatmap analytics | Portland, Hamburg | Pilots showing conversion lift | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
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Subscription locker network closes strategic round with grocer | StoreLock Network | Strategic | $7.0 | M | Community pickup lockers integrated with POS | Birmingham, Lyon | Partner pilots active | Feb 1, 2026 | ||
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Robotic meat-slicing pilot gets investment from retailer consortium | SliceBot | Series A | €11.5 | EUR | Robotic butchery and portioning | Ghent, Bologna | Industrial pilots ongoing | Feb 2, 2026 | ||
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In-store air quality sensors win pilot contracts with supermarket chain | BreatheSafe Retail | Seed | $0.8 | M | IAQ monitoring for food safety and comfort | Minneapolis, Calgary | Sensors deployed in 12 stores | Feb 3, 2026 | ||
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Blockchain-based supply traceability startup raises $4M | TraceChain | Seed | $4.0 | M | Supply chain provenance and traceability | Lisbon, Porto, Valencia | Pilot integration with two suppliers | Feb 1, 2026 | ||
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Total Funding Rounds in Last Month
152
total funding rounds
8%
Top 5 Retail Tech Startups by Recent Funding
Key Trends in Retail Technology
Emerging retail technology investments increased by 25% in Q4 2025 compared to the previous quarter, indicating a growing interest from venture capitalists.
The integration of AI-powered customer service solutions is becoming a leading trend, with 40% of startups leveraging this technology in their offerings.
Pilot programs focusing on sustainable packaging have seen a 30% success rate in increasing customer retention, suggesting a strong consumer preference for eco-friendly options.
Total Startups Analyzed
1,587
total startups analyzed
8%
Pilot Program Outcomes by Company
Investments in Retail Tech Over Time
Emerging Retail Technologies Trend (Last 6 Months)
Latest Startup Funding Rounds
| Date | Company | Amount Raised | Funding Round | Source |
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| 2026-01-10 | TechRetail Inc. | $5M | Series A |
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| 2026-01-05 | SmartCart AI | $12M | Series B |
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| 2026-01-03 | RetailHub | $8M | Seed |
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| 2026-01-01 | ShopBotics | $3.5M | Pre-Series A |
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| 2025-12-28 | NextGen Retail | $15M | Series C |
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| 2025-12-20 | Innovative Checkout | $7M | Series A |
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| 2025-12-15 | DataDriven Retail | $10M | Seed |
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Number of New Tech Startups (Last Year)
Funding Distribution by Sector
Recent Pilot Program Results
| Source | Technology | Company | Funding Amount | Outcome | Date |
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AI Checkout | ShopSmart | $2.5M | Successful pilot in 50 stores | 2026-01-05 |
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Augmented Reality | VistaRetail | $1.8M | Increased customer engagement by 30% | 2026-01-10 |
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Blockchain Supply Chain | ChainLink | $3.2M | Pilot on track for full implementation | 2026-01-02 |
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Mobile Payments | PayWave | $1.5M | Pilot reduced checkout time by 20% | 2026-01-07 |
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Smart Shelves | ShelfTech | $1.0M | Pilot showed 15% reduction in stockouts | 2026-01-04 |
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Voice Assistant | EchoMarket | $2.0M | Pilot improved sales by 10% | 2026-01-11 |
Market Share of Technologies in Pilot Programs
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