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Focal Systems

Focal Systems is an AI-powered retail automation company based in San Francisco, CA.

Funding reportedLast round: Series B

RetailBurlingame, United States

About Focal Systems

Focal Systems is an AI-powered retail automation company based in San Francisco, CA.

Founded in 2015, it focuses on enhancing retail efficiency through its innovative solutions. The company offers FocalOS, a self-driving store operating system that provides real-time visibility into store operations, helping retailers optimize product availability and improve workforce efficiency. Focal Systems also provides AI-powered shelf cameras that monitor inventory and operational compliance, along with real-time shelf insights for better inventory management. Its mission is to support retailers by delivering insights that enhance decision-making and reduce waste. The company has expanded its global presence, operating in over 15 locations across three continents, and has secured significant venture capital funding to further its initiatives. Notable clients include Walmart Canada and Morrisons in the UK, showcasing its impact on the retail sector.

What company datasets say Focal Systems raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all$42Min dollars
Rounds6
Last roundSeries B
Last round size$26M
Last round dateNov 2021
Investors listed6
Y CombinatorW16

Founders and team

From Focal Systems's own website: 7 on the team.

  • Kevin JohnsonChief Executive Officer
  • Jeremy PughSenior Vice President of Sales
  • Kevin SturdevantVice President Support and Analytics
  • Matt RobertsonSenior Vice President of Operations
  • Tobias BehreVice President of Product
  • Daniel ThompsonDirector of Sales EMEA
  • Harry FleckneySenior Director of Operations

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Investors who name them

Each firm lists Focal Systems on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

nps (net promoter score)retail ai platformplanogram compliancesupply chain efficiencytask management systemretail store analytics platformstock auditsfood waste reductiondistributioninventory managementretail shelf ai technologyretail store ai solutionsenterprisesretail shelf technologyai shelf camerasretail waste reduction

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Sector
Retail
Industry code
NAICS 513210, 541512, SIC 3571
Region
California
Revenue
$8.9M a year, as listed
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