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Smart vending platform Wendor raises $2.5 Mn in seed round

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Smart vending platform Wendor raises $2.5 Mn in seed round

Smart vending platform Wendor has raised $2.5 million (about Rs 21 crore) in a seed funding round led by Elanpro. The investment includes equity (โ‚น5 crore) and debt (โ‚น16 crore). Wendor will receive operational support from Elanpro to leverage an extensive service and logistics network across India. The funds will advance AI-powered vending technology, develop computer vision solutions, and strengthen Wendorโ€™s market presence in India and globally. Launched in 2021 by Lakshit Anand, Wendor offers AI-driven vending and automated retail solutions focusing on digital payments, mobile integration, and smart vending technology. The company provides customizable, cashless vending machines with a cloud-based management system. Wendor plans to enhance its AI-driven vending technology to improve inventory management, minimize shrinkage, and boost operational efficiency. It aims to launch camera-based product and quantity detection systems for real-time tracking and offers AI-powered demand forecasting to optimize product offerings. To reinforce its market presence, Wendor plans to launch ten experience centers in key metro and Tier-1 cities, showcasing AI-based product recognition, automated inventory tracking, and refrigeration-integrated vending technology. The company has collaborations with NAFED and installations at Rashtrapati Bhawan, the Taj Mahal, and Fatehpur Sikri. It also partners with Coca-Cola, Amul, Nivea, Apollo Hospitals, Unilever, and Fortis.

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