Startups Directory

Checkout.com is an enterprise-grade API-based payment platform that provides end-to-end payment processing, risk management, card issuing, and payment routing for global merchants. The platform supports multiple payment methods including cards, digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay), and local payment networks (Alipay, SEPA, bank transfers). It serves exclusively enterprise customers, with 63 merchants processing over $1B annually on the platform, and differentiates through a lean sales operation (13% of headcount) while dedicating two-thirds of staff to product and engineering.

Deliverect is an AI-powered, API-first platform that integrates online orders from third-party delivery channels (Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Glovo, DoorDash) directly into restaurants' POS systems, eliminating manual order re-entry and reducing errors. The platform has expanded beyond restaurants to serve convenience stores, grocery retailers, and dark kitchens across 52 markets. With over 80,000 businesses using the platform and 1+ billion orders processed, Deliverect streamlines operations for everything from delivery and dine-in to take-out, drive-thru, and catering.

Akeneo is a Product Experience Management (PXM) platform that centralizes product data, content, and intelligence across all sales channels. It serves enterprise retailers and manufacturers who need to manage complex product catalogs at scale, with AI-driven capabilities that govern data in real-time from supplier to post-sale. The platform combines a free open-source community edition with enterprise SaaS editions, making it accessible to both SMBs and Fortune 500 companies. Akeneo's differentiation lies in its focus on making product data 'perform'—driving traffic, conversions, and AI discoverability—rather than just managing it.

Flexe operates a Logistics Cloud platform that converts static warehouse capacity into a flexible, pay-as-you-go network for enterprises. The company connects Fortune 500 retailers and brands to 2,000+ distributed fulfillment sites, enabling dynamic inventory placement without long-term leases or fixed capital. Flexe's 'single pane of glass' dashboard routes inventory for 1-2 day delivery to 98% of the U.S., delivering 20-30% reductions in logistics costs and enabling new network activation in ~30 days versus industry standard six months.

CommerceIQ is an AI-powered retail ecommerce management platform that helps consumer brands optimize sales across major online marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Instacart. It unifies digital shelf optimization, retail media advertising, and supply chain management through machine learning and automation to drive profitable market share growth. The platform serves over 2,200 brands globally, including Nestle, Colgate, and Whirlpool, delivering measurable results like 40% incremental sales increases and 32% reduction in out-of-stock rates.

Clip is Mexico's leading mobile point-of-sale and digital payment platform that enables small businesses and independent merchants to accept card payments via smartphones and tablets. The platform eliminates traditional barriers to payment acceptance—monthly fees, minimum transaction requirements, and excessive paperwork—while addressing Mexico's cash-heavy economy where 80% of personal consumption expenditure occurs offline. Beyond card readers, Clip offers inventory management, online commerce solutions, payment links, and business financing services, serving over 1 million merchants.