Pinch AI
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Jan 2026
Total raised
- $5M
Investors
- 4
About Pinch AI
Based in the US, Pinch AI Corp.Pinch AI Corp. specializes in AI solutions for retail, focusing on return management and customer loyalty. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in San Jose, US, the company has completed one deal to date.000 mn, was secured on January 15, 2026, with investments from Defined Capital, Dynamo, Infinity Ventures, and PayPal Ventures.Pinch AI offers a comprehensive suite of AI-powered solutions designed to enhance retail operations by mitigating the impact of return abuse and fostering customer loyalty. The core product, the Adaptive Returns Engine, utilizes sophisticated machine learning algorithms to analyze customer behavior, identify return patterns, and implement tailored return policies. This technology addresses significant challenges in the retail sector, such as the rampant issue of return fraud, which costs the industry over USD 100 bn annually. Pinch AI serves a diverse client base, including e-commerce retailers and brick-and-mortar stores across various geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia.The company's revenue model is primarily structured around B2B partnerships with retail clients who utilize Pinch AI's suite of services. Retailers subscribe to Pinch AI’s platform, which offers various pricing plans based on the scale of integration and the specific features utilized, such as dynamic order optimization and return management. Clients engage in transactions that revolve around the implementation of the Adaptive Returns Engine, which may include initial setup fees and ongoing subscription costs based on usage and service levels. The company focuses on delivering measurable improvements in top-line growth and operational efficiency for its clients, as evidenced by the success of its tailored solutions in enhancing customer loyalty and reducing return-related costs.In January 2026, Pinch AI Corp. Future products are in development to further enhance retail operational efficiencies, with plans to expand into new markets across North America and Europe by the end of 2026.
Who invested in Pinch AI
4 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Jan 15, 2026
Amount
$5M
Investors
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Who invested in Pinch AI?
Pinch AI has 4 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Pinch AI raised?
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When did Pinch AI last raise money?
Pinch AI's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Jan 2026.
What does Pinch AI do?
Based in the US, Pinch AI Corp.
Where is Pinch AI headquartered?
Pinch AI is headquartered in San Jose, US.
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