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Developed a robotic, software-defined fulfillment system and a mall ecommerce platform

Palo Alto, United StatesFounded 2012Robotics
Valuation $10–25M Last recorded · 2021
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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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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At a glance

Founded
2012
Headquarters
Palo Alto, United States
Sector
Robotics

Investors

12 investors on the cap table

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Seed9 investors entered at this stage

  • Jeff Jordan
  • Glen Howard
  • Louis H. Borders
  • Focus Ventures
  • Myron Ullman
  • Andreessen Horowitz
  • SierraMaya360
  • Louis Borders
  • Bob 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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