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HDS Global
Developed a robotic, software-defined fulfillment system and a mall ecommerce platform
About HDS Global
HDS Global is a company focused on transforming the e-commerce landscape with a new model for at-home delivery of fresh groceries and general merchandise. The company's approach is centered around a proprietary automated fulfillment system, RoboFS, which utilizes artificial intelligence and robotics to handle the picking and packing of orders with high efficiency. This technology allows for a significant reduction in manual labor, which in turn lowers operational costs.
The business model is direct-to-consumer, offering a one-stop shop for a wide range of products, including groceries, general merchandise, and well-known brands. HDS Global aims to provide a superior customer experience with fresher-than-store groceries and rapid, personal home delivery, all at lower prices with no fees or tips. The company's target market is the online grocery and general merchandise retail sector. Revenue is generated through the sale of these goods. The company was founded by Louis Borders, who previously co-founded Borders Books & Music and founded Webvan, bringing his experience in retail and e-commerce to this new venture.
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- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, United States
- Sector
- Robotics
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Investors
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Seed9 investors entered at this stage
Jeff Jordan
Glen Howard
Louis H. Borders
Focus Ventures
Myron Ullman
Andreessen Horowitz- SISierraMaya360
Louis Borders- BDBob DiRomualdo
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
Toyota Motor Corporation
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
i26 Capital Management
Ingram Micro
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