10 more promising retail technology ventures

RTIH has this year been bringing you a series of ’10 promising retail tech startups’ listicles (all of which were recently rounded up here). These articles have proved to be so popular, we had to bring another top 10. So, dear readers, be sure to check out these disruptive ventures…

Duologi

Duologi is a new finance solutions venture, enabling shoppers to spot an online deal and instantly take out a 0% interest loan to cover it. “This way, people don't miss out on those last minute mega deals that they otherwise would waiting to get a loan from the bank or other suppliers,” the company says. “Plus, more importantly, they do not need to worry about that mounting interest.”

Virtual Store Trials

Virtual Store Trials recently hit its one year anniversary, working with the likes of Reckitt Benckiser, Carlsberg, Lindt, Birds Eye and Sainsbury's to help them test new stuff in a virtual environment, rather than in-store.

Storiqa

Storiqa’s blockchain platform enables you to sell and buy goods with cryptocurrencies. Check out our interview with Andrian Galkin, COO and Co-founder, here.

Checkout Technologies

Checkout Technologies has developed an AI-powered check-out automation platform (think Amazon Go but for all grocery stores). This taps facial and behavioral recognition technologies to allow customers to pick items in-store and pay whilst bypassing checkouts.

Stowga

Stowga: Pitched as the Airbnb of warehousing, Stowga is a B2B online marketplace that allows warehouses with spare capacity to connect with businesses requiring storage space.

Trunomi

Trunomi: Helps retailers manage customer consent for the use of their data, allowing them to build trust with customers as well as ensuring they remain GDPR compliant.

Bevite

Bevite recently announced the Beta launch of its blockchain marketplace that helps retailers eliminate excess inventory. Further details here.

BuzzStreets

BuzzStreets is a B2B navigation and location-based services solution. It combines indoor and outdoor navigation with technologies such as augmented reality and proximity-triggered offers. The analytics can help to improve efficiency and keep track of vital equipment, for example in shopping malls, stadiums and airports.

OCCI

OCCI says that it is “bringing back bricks and mortar retail” by using geolocation technology to analyse consumer behaviour in stores. Partners include Nestle, Zebra, Bpifrance and Cap Digital.

LivingPackets

The LivingPackets business model allows the delivery of packages, currently between London and Paris, via travellers. Combining the speed and convenience of crowdshipping, with a courier model and drop off/collection points, the startup says that it is challenging traditional parcel deliveries by facilitating cost-effective DTC (Door To Customer) e-commerce deliveries for online and bricks and mortar retailers.

If you think we’ve missed any promising startups, let us know. Drop the Editor a line at: scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com