114 indexable Autonomous Retail companies headquartered in United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $991M across 51 funded companies, including 1 unicorn.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Presto
Provider of voice artificial intelligence automation for drive-thru restaurants |
$82.6M | $585M as of 2022 |
Public | Post IPO Dec 2025 | 137 | 2008 | ↑ Active |
| 2 |
RadiusAI
Provider of VisionAI technology for retail checkout and loss prevention |
$1.6M | — | Series A | Series A Apr 2026 | 47 | 2017 | ↑ Active |
| 3 |
AiFi
Provider of spatial intelligence and real-time insights |
$90.7M | — | Series B | Series B Jul 2024 | 23 | 2016 | ↑ Active |
| 4 |
Lavit
On-demand beverage system offering variety, convenience, and sustainable choices |
$7.9M | — | Series A | Series A Mar 2025 | 33 | 2009 | ↑ Active |
| 5 |
AWM
Provider of AI-based business automation solution for retail businesses |
$9.5M | — | Series A | Series A Jul 2024 | 62 | 2016 | ↑ Active |
| 6 |
Mashgin
Unicorn Developer of an AI-powered platform for streamlining retail checkout processes |
$75M | $1.5B as of 2022 |
Series B | Series B May 2022 | 66 | 2013 | — |
| 7 |
Farmer's Fridge
Provider of food vending machines |
$82.6M | — | Series D | Conventional Debt Apr 2021 | 212 | 2013 | — |
| 8 |
TendedBar
Manufacturer of automated alcoholic beverage dispensing systems |
$9.5M | — | Series A | Series A Apr 2024 | 18 | 2014 | — |
| 9 |
USA Technologies
Payment processing solutions for businesses |
$80.5M | — | Public | Post IPO Feb 2021 | 269 | 1992 | — |
| 10 |
Grabango
Provider of app-based automated checkout solutions for offline retailers |
$71.2M | — | Series B | Series B Jun 2021 | 104 | 2016 | — |
| 11 |
Zippin
Provider of an AI platform for checkout-free shopping experiences in stores |
$45M | — | Series B | Series B Sep 2021 | 19 | 2018 | — |
| 12 |
ZoomSystems
Automated retail shops and solutions for unattended PoS |
$84M | — | Acqui-Hired | Conventional Debt Jan 2010 | 79 | 2002 | — |
| 13 |
Byte Technology
Provider of smart food vending machines for packaged food products |
$9.1M | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2023 | 19 | 2015 | — |
| 14 |
VendScreen
Provider of smart vending machines |
$49.9M | — | Series C | Series C Sep 2013 | 26 | 2011 | — |
| 15 |
Veeve
AI-powered checkout solutions for retailers |
$10.8M | — | Series A | Series A Oct 2022 | 31 | 2018 | — |
| 16 |
Accel Robotics
Provider of AI-based automated checkout solutions for offline retailers |
$35M | — | Series A | Series A Oct 2019 | 2 | 2015 | — |
| 17 |
Malong Technologies
Provider of AI-based body temperature detection systems for the retail industry |
$44.1M | — | Series B | Series B Aug 2018 | — | 2014 | — |
| 18 |
Stockwell
Smart store providing fully managed, customizable retail solutions for various spaces |
$45M | — | Acquired | Series A Oct 2018 | 15 | 2016 | — |
| 19 |
Basil Street Cafe
Manufacturer of automated pizza kitchen for food-service industry |
$12.9M | — | Deadpooled | Unattributed Jul 2021 | 16 | 2018 | — |
| 20 |
Chowbotics
Provider of a salad preparation and delivery robot for hospitality industry |
$22.6M | — | Acquired | Series A Jun 2018 | 28 | 2014 | — |
| 21 |
Cloosiv
Provider of self-checkout solutions for offline retailers |
$13.2M | — | Series A | Series A Aug 2020 | 5 | 2017 | — |
| 22 |
Piestro
Provider of pizza-making robot |
$7.1M | — | Deadpooled | Series A Sep 2021 | 5 | 2014 | — |
| 23 |
Moltin
Platform offering a headless commerce solution |
$13.4M | — | Acquired | Series A Feb 2018 | 26 | 2013 | — |
| 24 |
PicoBrew
Craft brewery equipment manufacturer for home company |
$16.1M | — | Series B | Series B May 2017 | 57 | 2010 | — |
| 25 |
Robomart
Provider of autonomous delivery vehicles and mobile smart-shops for on-demand delivery and retail |
$2M | — | Seed | Seed Aug 2023 | 18 | 2017 | — |
| 26 |
Caper
Provider of AI-powered shopping carts and related retail technology solutions |
$12.7M | — | Acquired | Series A Jul 2019 | 69 | 2015 | — |
| 27 |
Byte Foods
Smart kiosks delivering unattended retail and food services, optimizing revenue |
$9.4M | — | Acquired | Series A Sep 2018 | 9 | 2015 | — |
| 28 |
Modiv Media
Interactive media-based delivery and self-checkout solutions |
$12.2M | — | Acquired | Series A Jul 2009 | 8 | 2001 | — |
| 29 |
iPourIt
Developer of self-serve wine system for bars &restaurants |
$3.8M | — | Series B | Series B Nov 2020 | 15 | 2012 | — |
| 30 |
Bobacino
Provider of an automated tea-making robotic arms |
$2.2M | — | Series A | Series A Aug 2022 | 5 | 2020 | — |
| 31 |
Parlevel Systems
Provider of hardware and software solutions for hospitality industry |
$6.4M | — | Series A | Series A Feb 2017 | 57 | 2013 | — |
| 32 |
Fraiche
Platform offering smart vending machine offering fresh meals |
$3M | — | Acquired | Seed Dec 2021 | 15 | 2019 | — |
| 33 |
Swyft
Provider of automated solution for self-service retail |
$3.5M | — | Series B | Series B Aug 2021 | 46 | 2013 | — |
| 34 |
PourMyBeer
Develops and offers smart beverage dispenser |
$3.2M | — | Series A | Series A Sep 2020 | 37 | 2008 | — |
| 35 |
Xook
Platform offering meal preparation robot |
$1.3M | — | Seed | Seed Jun 2022 | 23 | 2020 | — |
| 36 |
PopCom
Cloud-based software tools and smart vending machines for offline retailers |
$2.3M | — | Seed | Seed Jun 2020 | 22 | 2012 | — |
| 37 |
Vagabond
IoT-powered vending solutions for the food industry |
$3M | — | Acquired | Series A Jun 2016 | 24 | 2011 | — |
| 38 |
Pantry
Platform offering refrigerated vending kiosks for the food-service market |
$2.3M | — | Acqui-Hired | Seed Oct 2015 | 62 | 2012 | — |
| 39 |
Shelfx
Provider of self-checkout and shelf management solutions for micro markets |
$1.6M | — | Seed | Angel Jan 2013 | 11 | 2011 | — |
| 40 |
Brysk
Developer of autonomous checkout platform for small format retail businesses |
$120K | — | Seed | Seed Sep 2023 | — | 2023 | — |
| 41 |
Fresh Vending
Platform offering vending machines |
$1.2M | — | Deadpooled | Seed Jul 2013 | 4 | 2010 | — |
| 42 |
Skip
Provider of smart display for self-checkout at retail stores |
$600K | — | Acquired | Conventional Debt Dec 2019 | 14 | 2016 | — |
| 43 |
Greenbox
Smart vending machines for cannabis retailers |
$225K | — | Deadpooled | Seed Dec 2018 | 9 | 2017 | — |
| 44 |
kwikkart
Provider of AI-based smart cart solutions for in-store retail businesses |
$20K | — | Seed | Seed Nov 2023 | 6 | 2021 | — |
| 45 |
Inokyo
AI-based fully autonomous retail stores |
$150K | — | Seed | Seed 2018 | 4 | 2018 | — |
| 46 |
Mama Gaia
Provider of smart fridge for healthy meals |
$75K | — | Seed | Seed Mar 2021 | — | 2020 | — |
| 47 |
FastBuy
AI-powered self-checkout application for grocery stores |
$130K | — | Seed | Seed Jul 2018 | — | 2017 | — |
| 48 |
Selfycart
Business insights, investment opportunities, loans, and lifestyle content platform |
$120K | — | Seed | Seed Aug 2016 | 3 | 2015 | — |
| 49 |
Zypshop
Mobile self-checkout app for offline retailers |
$50K | — | Seed | Seed Jun 2012 | — | 2012 | — |
| 50 |
QWIKCHECK
App-based self-checkout solution for offline retailers |
$35K | — | Deadpooled | Seed 2018 | — | 2018 | — |
Provider of voice artificial intelligence automation for drive-thru restaurants. The company offers voice AI solutions to optimize staff efficiency and improve order accuracy. It utilizes a spectrum of voice AI for drive-thru operations. The company's solution integrates with existing point-of-sale and headset systems.
Provider of VisionAI technology for retail checkout and loss prevention. The technology enhances customer experience through advanced checkout and analytics. It offers solutions for convenience stores and stadiums. The products work independently or as a cohesive platform with device management and reporting tools. The technology aims to improve inventory management, employee retention, and productivity. It integrate
Provider of spatial intelligence and real-time insights. It helps businesses understand physical spaces in real time by using computer vision. According to its website, it creates digital twins of settings, facilitates autonomous shopping and frictionless checkout, and operates worldwide.
On-demand beverage system offering variety, convenience, and sustainable choices. This innovative system provides a refreshing and simple way to enjoy your favorite drinks. It pours beverages on-demand, consistently and efficiently. The system offers a variety of brands plus still and sparkling water to satisfy any thirst. Discover an ever-expanding variety of brands. Drink capsules are transformed into a freshly pou
Provider of AI-based business automation solution for retail businesses. The company provides artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning and deep learning to automate the retail space.
Developer of an AI-powered platform for streamlining retail checkout processes. The platform employs multiple cameras and artificial intelligence to identify items. It integrates with existing point-of-sale, payment, and loyalty systems. The company provides support and implementation services to ensure successful deployment.
Provider of food vending machines. It provides a network of automated smart vending machines dispensing meals and snacks. Its menu includes salads, sandwiches, and snacks.
Manufacturer of automated alcoholic beverage dispensing systems. It offers Tended Tech, an automated touch-screen bar dispensing machine offering on-demand drink services for multiple drink combinations. It can be used in stadiums, arenas, bars, restaurants, hotels, resorts, casinos, etc. It also comes with facial recognition technology.
USA Technologies provides payment processing solutions for businesses. It provides solutions such as hardware & software-based POS terminals for card payments, API-based payment gateways, kiosk-based payments, and more. It also provides solutions such as customer engagement, warehouse management, route optimization, and more. It provides solutions for vending machines, kiosk terminals, laundry payments, and more.
Provider of app-based automated checkout solutions for offline retailers. The shoppers can scan products using the smartphone app and pay directly in the app using a range of payment methods. After successful payment, customers leave the store and receive the digital invoice on the application.
Provider of an AI platform for checkout-free shopping experiences in stores. The platform uses machine learning and sensor fusion technology. It allows retailers to deploy automated shopping experiences. The technology aims to increase throughput and decrease labor costs.
ZoomSystems develops and operates an automated retail platform for retailers and brands. They provide automated retail solutions that include hardware, software and managed services to deliver a product from the manufacturer to the consumer at an unattended point-of-sale. They provide retail solutions through device management, in-store retail and satellite retail. Their platforms, called ZoomShops, are operated by S
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500 Global
ACE & Company
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Arsenal Growth Equity
Better Food Ventures
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Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-21.
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