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Intuitivo AI develops AI and computer vision solutions for unattended convenience retail, headquartered in Miami, Florida, United States. Their technology facilitates automated retail operations, eliminating the need for staff presence in convenience stores. The company has secured $11.6 million in total funding and maintains an employee count between 21 and 50. Key investors include Meli Fund (Mercado Libre CVC), Yavu Ventures, and Newtopia VC, which led a recent $3.8 million Venture - Series Unknown round. Individual backers such as Sebastián Serrano (Ripio founder) and Patricio Jutard (Mural founder) have also contributed. Intuitivo AI was founded in late 2019 by Tomás Manzitti, Nicolás Parziale, and José Benítez Genes. Its business model centers on venture-funded startup through seed and series rounds.
Intuitivo AI has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round.
Intuitivo AI has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Intuitivo AI has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Intuitivo AI's investors include Davidovs VC, Latitud, Newtopia VC, Tucker Seed Fund LLC.
Intuitivo AI has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Seed in March 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2022 | $8M Seed | — | Davidovs VC, Latitud, Newtopia VC, Tucker Seed Fund LLC | Announced |
Intuitivo AI is a Miami-based technology company founded in 2019, specializing in AI and computer vision to power autonomous points of purchase (A-POPs) for frictionless retail shopping.[1][2][3] It builds a cloud-based platform called Second Sight AI, which enables grab-and-go experiences without scanning, lines, or self-checkout—customers scan a QR code, take items, and AI handles detection, charging, and inventory in real-time.[1][2][5] Serving retailers worldwide, Intuitivo solves inefficiencies in traditional vending and checkout by offering scalable, low-cost automation that's 10x cheaper than competitors, with no need for RFID, weight sensors, or maintenance-heavy hardware.[1][4][5] With over 800 A-POPs installed across the USA, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Peru, and Argentina, the company demonstrates strong growth momentum as an enterprise-ready solution driving higher purchase frequency and profits.[1][3]
Intuitivo was founded in 2019 by Tomás Manzitti (COO), Nicolás Parziale (CEO), and Jose Benítez Genes (AI Director) in Miami, Florida.[1][4] The idea emerged from a vision to create checkout-free retail where products are placed directly on customers' paths in hyper-atomized stores, eliminating barriers like scanning or lines.[1][3] Early pilots validated the A-POP concept—an autonomous cooler or point-of-purchase unit powered by cameras and cloud AI—leading to rapid rollouts and recognition as the industry leader in pure AI/computer vision deployments.[1][3] Pivotal moments include expanding to multiple continents and leveraging AWS Inferentia for 5x faster processing and 95% cost reductions, solidifying its tech foundation.[3][4]
Intuitivo rides the autonomous retail trend, capitalizing on AI advancements in computer vision and edge-cloud computing to disrupt $5 trillion+ global retail with grab-and-go automation.[1][4] Timing is ideal amid post-pandemic demand for contactless, efficient shopping and labor shortages, amplified by cloud efficiencies like AWS Inferentia that cut costs by 95% while boosting accuracy through more data input.[4] Market forces favoring it include declining ML inference costs and retailer pushes for micro-fulfillment; Intuitivo influences the ecosystem by enabling "enterprise-ready" scale (800+ units), higher-frequency purchases, and a global network of partners, positioning it ahead of sensor-dependent competitors.[1][3][4]
Intuitivo is poised for explosive growth by scaling its A-POP infrastructure to millions of units worldwide, leveraging MLOps for rapid SKU adaptation and hardware simplicity for ubiquitous adoption.[2][3] Trends like generative AI for richer retail analytics and 5G for ultra-low-latency vision will accelerate its edge, potentially capturing vending market share while expanding into full stores. Its influence may evolve from pioneer to standard-setter, powering a "hyper-atomized" retail future where shopping is truly intuitive—echoing its founding vision of digital magic in the physical world.[1][3]
