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SandStar

SandStar

Private
Charlotte, North CarolinaConsumer & Commercehttps://en.sandstar.com/

Last Round

Series B

Extension

Aug 4, 2020

Total Funding Raised

$14.37M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

SandStar is a retail technology company that provides AI-powered solutions, including smart vending, autonomous stores, and data analytics.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

Retail Technology, Computer Vision, Point-of-Sale, IoT Hardware

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Hardware Sales, Hardware + Subscription, Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

grab-and-go retailsmart vendingautonomous storescashierless checkoutjust walk out technologycomputer visionunattended retailAI retailmicro marketretail analyticssmart coolerssmart fridgesmart shelfinventory managementretail tech

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SandStar Comparables

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SandStar Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series B ExtensionAug 4, 2020
Series BSep 10, 2019
Pre SeedDec 20, 2017
AngelOct 1, 2017

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Yili Wu

CEO

Executive Team

SandStar Investors

Notable investors and investment history

SandStar investors
InvestorRounds
Baidu VenturesPre Seed, Angel
FengshangPre Seed, Angel
Kinzon CapitalPre Seed
Mobai CapitalSeries B

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SandStar Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is SandStar a public or private company?

SandStar is a private company.

What is the current stock price of SandStar?

SandStar is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is SandStar worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for SandStar is not publicly available.

Can I buy SandStar stock?

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When was SandStar's last funding round?

SandStar's most recent funding round was Series B Extension on August 4, 2020.

Who are the main investors in SandStar?

Key investors in SandStar include Baidu Ventures, Kinzon Capital, Mobai Capital.

Will SandStar IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for SandStar.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCharlotte, North Carolina
Employee Range59
Year Founded2017
Last FundingAug 4, 2020

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