YCW16· AIFocal Systems
Building the Operating System for B&M Retail using Deep Learning
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About Focal Systems
Focal Systems is on a mission to lower the cost of living for all mankind by automating and optimizing Brick and Mortar Retail with the latest advancements in AI. Focal Systems is the industry leader in retail automation solutions. By digitizing store shelves hourly and unleashing FocalOS, retailers unlock huge operational efficiencies, optimized merchandising, and streamlined supply chains which deliver impactful financial results. Focal is transforming retail by empowering store management to make automated, data-driven decisions. We are the operating system of retail.
San Francisco, CA, USA; Toronto, ON, Canada; London, England, United Kingdom
Focal Systems: questions
Which YC batch was Focal Systems in?
Focal Systems was in Y Combinator's Winter 2016 batch (W16).
Is Focal Systems still active?
Y Combinator lists Focal Systems as active.
Where is Focal Systems based?
Focal Systems lists San Francisco, CA, USA; Toronto, ON, Canada; London, England, United Kingdom as its location on YC's directory.
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