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Builds smart shopping carts powered by deep learning and computer vision to enable cashierless checkout

New York City, United StatesFounded 2016Food
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2021
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Caper

Caper.ai is a cutting-edge startup revolutionizing the retail shopping experience with its AI-powered smart cart and checkout systems. The company focuses on creating seamless, autonomous retail solutions that eliminate the need for traditional checkout processes. Their primary products, the Caper Cart and Caper Counter, are designed to integrate effortlessly into existing store layouts without requiring renovations or causing operational disruptions.

Caper.ai serves a wide range of retail clients, from small local stores to large grocery chains. Their technology is particularly beneficial for stores with high foot traffic, as it significantly reduces wait times and enhances the overall shopping experience. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Caper.ai's systems can automatically detect and tally items placed in the cart, allowing customers to simply walk out of the store without having to scan each item individually.

Operating in the retail technology market, Caper.ai's business model is based on providing hardware and software solutions to retailers. They generate revenue through the sale and leasing of their smart carts and counters, as well as through ongoing service and maintenance contracts. Additionally, the company offers data analytics services, providing retailers with valuable insights into customer behavior and inventory management.

Recently, Caper.ai has joined forces with Instacart, a leading online grocery platform, to further expand its reach and capabilities. This partnership aims to integrate Caper's innovative technology into Instacart's extensive network, enhancing the shopping experience for millions of customers.

In summary, Caper.ai is at the forefront of transforming retail shopping with its AI-driven, plug-and-play smart cart and checkout systems. The company's solutions are designed to be easily implemented, making shopping more efficient and enjoyable for both retailers and customers.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2016
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Employees
56
Open positions
4
Dealroom signal
68.5/100
Sub-industry
In-store Retail & Restaurant Tech
Sector
Food, Retail, Core AI, Hard Tech, AI Applications, YC W16, DT and LS, science-based
Technology
Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITION✓Exit Oct 2021 $350M $350M Instacart —
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Sep 2019 $10M $40M Y Combinator · Sidekick Fund · HCVC · Lux Capital —
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Growth signals

Caper website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Caper is 14K monthly website visits, up 27.3% over the last three months. Caper's team declined 15.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits14K 3-month web change+27.3% 1-year team growth-15.2%
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Investors

16 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed6 investors entered at this stage

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors7 additional known investors

  • Instacart
  • Big Red Ventures
  • Bradley Horowitz
  • Cogito
  • Creative Ventures
  • Michael Joseph
  • Plug and Play
Team profiled 14 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
4 countries with
team presence
🇨🇳 China48.6%
🇺🇸 United States45.7%
🇨🇦 Canada2.9%
🇦🇺 Australia2.9%
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Market sentiment

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