The world of technology is rapidly transforming how we shop, work, and innovate. At the Tech for Retail Awards 2025 held in Paris, four groundbreaking startups were recognized for revolutionizing the shopping experience through artificial intelligence, three-dimensional content, and innovative services.
Albatross, founded by former Amazon AI executives based in Switzerland, won the innovation award for its real-time inspirational AI that enables product discovery. Unlike traditional personalization strategies that rely on past behavior, Albatross highlights original and contextually relevant content in real time, turning each shopping session into a journey of exploration. The platform has generated over four hundred percent increases in engagement and enabled the purchase of hundreds of thousands of items that would otherwise have remained undiscovered.
Neuralk earned the startup award for its predictive AI tool designed for data scientists. This technology specializes in processing and structuring data to generate actionable insights, proving particularly valuable in the luxury sector where data volumes are often limited. Brands like LVMH, L'Oréal, and Chanel are now using Neuralk to forecast sales, predict stock levels, and anticipate customer behavior without relying on historical data.
POWER.xyz won the Gen AI award for its three-dimensional and generative AI platform that creates unlimited content for visual commerce. The company works with major brands including Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Decathlon, enabling them to generate rich, interactive, and immersive content without traditional photoshoots. By scanning a single product, companies can realize over ten different use cases.
Dealt received recognition in the customer experience category for its comprehensive platform offering home-related services including delivery, installation, assembly, and maintenance, alongside product insurance options. The French company raised six million euros in its first financing round to accelerate growth and help retailers strengthen customer loyalty.
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