KiranaPro, an ONDC-based neighborhood quick commerce platform, has announced a strategic partnership with ZuperAI, a company specializing in AI-driven commerce solutions. This news comes off the back of recent announcement of brinigng in PV Sindhu as a Brand ambassador. This collaboration aims to revolutionize AI-powered market intelligence, product matchmaking, and personalized shopping experiences for small retailers across India. Kirana Pro also raised a pre-seed funding of an undisclosed amount in Nov 2024.
Key Details
- Enhanced Product Discovery: Integration of ZuperAI's advanced matchmaking technology to improve product discovery for consumers.
- Streamlined Operations: Utilization of AI to optimize inventory management and supply chain efficiency for local retailers.
- Personalized Shopping: Implementation of AI-driven solutions to offer tailored shopping experiences, bridging the gap between consumer needs and retailer offerings.
- Social Impact Initiative: Collaboration on "Fix Bengaluru," a community-led project addressing the city's water crisis through AI and data-driven innovation.
Founders' Background
- Deepak Ravindran (KiranaPro): Founder and CEO of KiranaPro, Ravindran is committed to equipping neighborhood retailers with next-generation technology. He emphasizes that partnering with ZuperAI allows the company to bring powerful AI solutions that redefine product discovery, sales, and delivery within the ONDC ecosystem.
- Arun Perooli (ZuperAI): Founder and CEO of ZuperAI, Perooli has been an early supporter of KiranaPro's 0-1 strategy. He highlights that ZuperAI was built to push the boundaries of AI innovation, and the collaboration aligns with their vision to make AI-powered commerce more efficient, accessible, and intelligent, especially for small and medium retailers who form the backbone of India's economy.
Funding Details
While specific financial terms of the partnership have not been disclosed, both KiranaPro and ZuperAI are leveraging their resources and expertise to drive this initiative forward. This collaboration follows KiranaPro's recent strategic moves, including onboarding India's badminton icon PV Sindhu as both an investor and brand ambassador, and acquiring Joper.app, a grocery delivery service connecting small Kirana stores with customers.