# Skupos

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/skupos

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.skupos.com
- Total disclosed funding: $37M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 10, 2019)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Skupos Inc. is a US-based company specializing in data analytics for convenience store operators, providing innovative software solutions that enhance inventory management and sales analysis for improved operational efficiency.Skupos Inc. develops software solutions for convenience store operators. Founded in 2016 in San Francisco, US, the company recently underwent an acquisition by PDI Technologies, Inc. on August 11, 2023, enhancing its market reach. The founder and CEO, Jake Bolling, has experience in the tech industry, emphasizing operational efficiency in retail. Skupos has successfully raised a total of USD 22.50 mn through its Series B funding, with notable investors like Brex Asset Management LLC and SQN Venture Partners. The company's current valuation stands at USD 105.106 mn.Skupos Inc. offers PDI CStore Essentials, a robust suite of software designed for convenience store owners. This platform includes tools for daily operations management, inventory optimization, and sales data analysis, allowing users to manage real-time transactions and adjust pricing via mobile technology. The service enhances operational efficiency through integrations with partners like GasBuddy, addressing key challenges in the convenience retail sector, including inventory management and promotional effectiveness.PDI Technologies, Inc. generates revenue through subscription models and partnerships with retailers. The PDI CStore Essentials product is provided on a subscription basis, allowing access to its comprehensive operational tools. Additionally, the company engages in brand-funded promotions and scan data programs, generating further income opportunities for convenience store operators. Specific pricing details are maintained internally, aligning with industry standards for retail software solutions.Following the acquisition in August 2023, Skupos Inc. aims to expand its market presence and enhance its technological offerings. The company plans to develop new products to be launched in upcoming quarters, targeting convenience stores both domestically and internationally. The recent funding will be utilized to support these product developments and expand into new geographic regions, aiming to connect a broader network of convenience stores effectively.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 10, 2019, $26M — Insight Partners, Unilever Ventures, Toba Capital, Tao Capital Partners, Deepwater Asset Management, Dynamo
- Series A, Aug 12, 2018, $6.4M — Toba Capital, Deepwater Asset Management, Dynamo
- Seed, Dec 9, 2016, $2.4M — Toba Capital, SS Ventures Group, Dynamo
- Seed, Dec 9, 2016, $2.1M — Toba Capital, Dynamo

## Investors

- Toba Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/toba-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- SS Ventures Group — Seed
- Dynamo — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Deepwater Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/deepwater-asset-management) — Series A, Series B
- Insight Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/insight-partners) — Series B
- Unilever Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/unilever-ventures) — Series B
- Tao Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tao-capital-partners) — Series B