The startup offers a web service platform that enables breweries to manage sales and orders directly with retail customers, bars, and restaurants. By providing real-time sales statistics and streamlining order processing, the platform eliminates the need for traditional order methods like writing or faxing, enhancing operational efficiency for both suppliers and buyers.
Funding
$670K 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.
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Product
Problem
Craft beverage and food producers, retailers, and distributors often rely on manual processes and disparate systems for order management, inventory tracking, and sales, leading to inefficiencies and lost revenue. These outdated methods make it difficult to manage product catalogs, track inventory in real-time, and coordinate logistics across multiple channels.
Solution
PivoHub provides a B2B e-commerce platform designed specifically for the craft food and beverage industry, connecting producers, retailers, and distributors in a centralized online marketplace. The platform streamlines order management, inventory control, and invoicing, eliminating the need for paper-based processes and manual data entry. PivoHub offers features such as real-time inventory updates, customizable pricing rules, integrated payment processing, and route management tools, enabling businesses to optimize their workflows and improve collaboration across the supply chain. By centralizing all sales activities and providing access to a broad ecosystem of industry partners, PivoHub empowers businesses to operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and increase sales.
Target Audience
PivoHub targets craft beverage and food producers, distributors, retailers (grocery stores, restaurants, bars), and sales representative agencies seeking to streamline their sales processes, expand their network, and improve operational efficiency.
Features
- Online B2B marketplace for craft and specialty food and beverage products
- Real-time inventory management across multiple channels
- Customizable pricing rules and promotions
- Integrated online payment processing
- Route planning and shipment management for distributors
- Sales analytics and reporting dashboards
- Integration with accounting suites, POS, and ERP software (e.g., Quickbooks, Lightspeed, SAP) via API
- Representative module for managing sales teams and prospecting
- EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) support for streamlined data exchange
- Mobile app for on-the-go order management and sales tracking