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SandStar

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SandStar develops checkout-free convenience store technologies

Charlotte, United StatesFounded 2016Core AI

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2019

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About SandStar

SandStar, founded in 2017, specializes in AI-powered smart retail solutions designed to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The company operates in the retail technology market, providing innovative payment and data security solutions to clients across various regions including the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. SandStar serves a diverse clientele ranging from small retailers to large multinational corporations, offering tailored solutions that leverage artificial intelligence to optimize retail operations. The business model revolves around selling and supporting its technology solutions, which include smart retail networks and robust data security systems compliant with ISO 27001 standards. Revenue is generated through the sale of these solutions, as well as ongoing post-sales support and services provided through its offices in over 10 cities worldwide. SandStar's headquarters are located in Beijing, China, and New York, USA.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: Charlotte, United States
Employees: 59
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 69.4/100
Sector: Core AI, Hard Tech, AI Applications, DT and LS
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Machine Learning
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES B✓Equity / VC	Aug 2020	—	—	True Digital Group	—
SERIES B✓Equity / VC	Sep 2019	$14M	$56M	Guopeng Capital · Mobai Capital	—

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SandStar website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for SandStar is 33K monthly website visits, up 22.2% over the last three months. SandStar's team grew 1.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits33K 3-month web change+22.2% 1-year team growth+1.7%

Monthly website visitsDec 2018–Jul 2026

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