Caper develops AI-powered smart shopping carts equipped with deep learning and computer vision technology to enhance in-store shopping experiences. These carts provide personalized recommendations, streamline checkout processes, and increase customer engagement, resulting in larger basket sizes and improved store operations.
Funding
$18M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional shopping carts lack the ability to provide personalized recommendations or streamline the checkout process, leading to missed revenue opportunities and customer dissatisfaction. Retailers struggle to gather real-time data on customer behavior within the store, hindering efforts to optimize store layout and product placement. Existing point-of-sale (POS) systems often operate in silos, failing to integrate seamlessly with in-store shopping experiences.
Solution
Caper Carts are AI-powered smart shopping carts that enhance the in-store shopping experience by providing personalized recommendations, a seamless checkout process, and increased customer engagement. Equipped with computer vision and sensor fusion technology, these carts identify items as they are placed inside, eliminating the need for manual scanning. The integrated screen captivates shoppers with personalized content, gamified interactions, and loyalty program utilization. Caper Carts integrate with existing POS systems and loyalty programs, providing a unified omnichannel experience. Retailers gain access to a cloud-based application with tools and insights to efficiently manage Caper Carts at scale, prevent shrink, and optimize store operations.
Target Audience
Caper Carts target grocery retailers, from major chains to independent stores, seeking to enhance the in-store shopping experience, increase basket sizes, and optimize store operations.
Features
- AI-powered item recognition using computer vision and sensor fusion
- Integrated screen for personalized recommendations, gamification, and loyalty program access
- Seamless checkout directly on the cart
- Real-time inventory and aisle awareness for targeted advertising
- Integration with existing POS systems and loyalty programs
- Cloud-based tooling for cart management, shrink prevention, and operational insights
- Anti-theft features including cart verification tools and weight sensors
- Optional lower tray for bulky items