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Agentic marketplace intelligence startup Merchantee bags €1.8 million in funding to expand across Europe

Scott Thompson 10/06/2026 Scott Thompson 10/06/2026

Agentic marketplace intelligence startup Merchantee bags €1.8 million in funding to expand across Europe

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America first as Standard Bots secures $200 million Series C funding round at $1 billion valuation

Scott Thompson 10/06/2026 Scott Thompson 10/06/2026

America first as Standard Bots secures $200 million Series C funding round at $1 billion valuation

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American liquor retail technology specialist Scotch raises a glass to $20 million Series A funding round

Scott Thompson 05/06/2026 Scott Thompson 05/06/2026

American liquor retail technology specialist Scotch raises a glass to $20 million Series A funding round

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Optical AI tech company Alitheon bags $8m in funding from Emerald Technology Ventures and eBay Ventures

Scott Thompson 05/06/2026 Scott Thompson 05/06/2026

Optical AI tech company Alitheon bags $8m in funding from Emerald Technology Ventures and eBay Ventures

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Including Stord, Rep AI and Handshake: six retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

Scott Thompson 04/06/2026 Scott Thompson 04/06/2026

Including Stord, Rep AI and Handshake: six retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

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AI powered workforce ops firm Factorial raises $150 million Series D and hits $2.5 billion valuation

Scott Thompson 03/06/2026 Scott Thompson 03/06/2026

AI powered workforce ops firm Factorial raises $150 million Series D and hits $2.5 billion valuation

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Live selling app Tilt bags $26 million in funding with Vinted Ventures getting onboard as a new investor

Scott Thompson 02/06/2026 Scott Thompson 02/06/2026

Live selling app Tilt bags $26 million in funding with Vinted Ventures getting onboard as a new investor

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AI powered startup Handshake bags $3.2 million in funding from various retail technology investors

Scott Thompson 01/06/2026 Scott Thompson 01/06/2026

AI powered startup Handshake bags $3.2 million in funding from various retail technology investors

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Rep AI raises $6.2 million in funding to build AI operating system for e-commerce brands and retailers

Scott Thompson 01/06/2026 Scott Thompson 01/06/2026

Rep AI raises $6.2 million in funding to build AI operating system for e-commerce brands and retailers

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Autonomous aerial logistics technology company Matternet takes to skies with $33 million in funding

Scott Thompson 29/05/2026 Scott Thompson 29/05/2026

Autonomous aerial logistics technology company Matternet takes to skies with $33 million in funding

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Stord bags $250 million in Series F funding at $3 billion valuation in round led by Strike Capital

Scott Thompson 27/05/2026 Scott Thompson 27/05/2026

Stord bags $250 million in Series F funding at $3 billion valuation in round led by Strike Capital

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KKR invests in AI powered beauty and wellness platform Fresha in deal that values it at $1 billion

Scott Thompson 22/05/2026 Scott Thompson 22/05/2026

KKR invests in AI powered beauty and wellness platform Fresha in deal that values it at $1 billion

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Including Multiverse and Blink: six retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

Scott Thompson 22/05/2026 Scott Thompson 22/05/2026

Including Multiverse and Blink: six retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

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AI powered retail intelligence specialist RADAR lands $170 million in funding and hits $1 billion valuation

Scott Thompson 20/05/2026 Scott Thompson 20/05/2026

AI powered retail intelligence specialist RADAR lands $170 million in funding and hits $1 billion valuation

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Viking Growth invests in Inretrn, a company that helps retailers manage complex returns processes

Scott Thompson 20/05/2026 Scott Thompson 20/05/2026

Viking Growth invests in Inretrn, a company that helps retailers manage complex returns processes

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Shake Shack partners with Blink as workforce management solutions firm bags $17 million in funding

Scott Thompson 19/05/2026 Scott Thompson 19/05/2026

Shake Shack partners with Blink as workforce management solutions firm bags $17 million in funding

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AI driven search specialist Searchable secures £10.3 million in funding from Headline at £62.9 million valuation

Scott Thompson 18/05/2026 Scott Thompson 18/05/2026

AI driven search specialist Searchable secures £10.3 million in funding from Headline at £62.9 million valuation

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Euan Blair’s AI powered upskilling startup Multiverse bags $70 million in funding at $2.1 billion valuation

Scott Thompson 15/05/2026 Scott Thompson 15/05/2026

Euan Blair’s AI powered upskilling startup Multiverse bags $70 million in funding at $2.1 billion valuation

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Including Profitmind and Croissant: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

Staff Writer 08/05/2026 Staff Writer 08/05/2026

Including Profitmind and Croissant: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

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Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push

Staff Writer 07/05/2026 Staff Writer 07/05/2026

Grocery technology startup Vori secures $22 million Series B for autonomous supermarkets push

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