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Kindred AI

AI-powered robotic piece-picking company for e-commerce fulfillment.

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Toronto, Canada

Overview

AI-powered robotic piece-picking company for e-commerce fulfillment. Kindred AI developed the SORT robot, deployed at Gap Inc. (106 systems), American Eagle, and other retailers. Acquired by Ocado Group for approximately 62M in November 2020. CEO was Jim Liefer. Investors included Eric Schmidt's venture capital fund.

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Valuation of record

Company-claimed
$262M (reported, approximate)as of Nov 2020

AcquisitionAcquired by Ocado Group

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Key facts

Product

SORT AI-powered piece-picking robot

Acquired by

Ocado Group (~62M, November 2020)

CEO

Jim Liefer

Customers

Gap Inc. (106 systems), American Eagle

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Safety record

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Jan 30, 2023

Kindred Partners with S&H Systems to Improve Accuracy and Efficiency for E-Commerce Fulfillment Operations - Business Wire

Feb 3, 2021