Velou
Velou, founded in 2018 in San Francisco, California, provides AI-driven product data enrichment and search automation.
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Velou, founded in 2018 in San Francisco, California, provides AI-driven product data enrichment and search automation. The platform reduces manual workload, minimizes data inaccuracies, and accelerates product launch timelines. It serves global luxury brands, large department stores, and growing online retailers.
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Funding history
- 2024-09Seed$5M
Investors · FUSESource · SVTR Weekly #071
- 2024-03Seed$4M
Investors · Startup Haven, Ascend, Animo Ventures, Sentiero, Revelry, SK VenturesSource · SVTR Weekly #045
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