Datavations

Datavations

SKU-level retail analytics for manufacturers

Overview

Datavations provides a market intelligence platform that helps manufacturers in the home improvement and consumer durables sectors track product performance. The software uses machine learning to analyze point-of-sale and inventory data, delivering specific insights on pricing and stock levels for individual items across both professional and DIY sales channels. Unlike general analytics tools, this platform focuses specifically on the home improvement industry and turns complex datasets into clear recommendations for supply chain and sales strategies. The company aims to help manufacturers increase their profit margins and market share by identifying market gaps and predicting customer demand.

About Datavations

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Why Datavations is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$23.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Homewerks' 2026 partnership validates merchant workflows and revenue growth management.[1]
  • Daily SKU-level data supports faster pricing, assortment, and inventory decisions.[2][1]
  • North American expansion targets a $2.3 trillion building materials market.[1]

What critics are saying

  • Retailer data access restrictions can weaken coverage and reduce recommendation accuracy.[2]
  • Large retail-intelligence vendors can replicate features inside bundled enterprise workflows.[1]
  • A narrow customer base leaves revenue vulnerable to one lost anchor account.[1]

What makes Datavations unique

  • SKU-level retail intelligence spans every retailer, not isolated key accounts.[2][3]
  • Commerce Alert Hub monitors trillions of pricing, sales, and inventory trends.[1]
  • Category specialization in building materials and home improvement sharpens product-market fit.[1][3]

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Funding

Total Funding

$23.9M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$17M
Datavations
$30M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-10%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

-10%
Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Jul 15th, 2025
Datavations Secures $17M in Series A Funding

Datavations, a New York-based retail intelligence firm, secured $17 million in a Series A funding round led by Forestay Capital, with participation from Morpheus Ventures and existing investors. This brings their total funding to $27 million. The funds will be used to scale their team, advance product development, and expand across North America. Datavations aims to enhance decision-making in the building materials industry through AI-driven insights.

Datavations
Jul 15th, 2025
Accelerating the Future of Market Intelligence: Our Next Chapter Begins

Datavations has raised $17 million in Series A funding, led by Forestay Capital, with participation from Morpheus Ventures, Sage Venture Partners, Nevcaut Ventures, and board member Jay Steinfeld.

Datavations
Mar 26th, 2025
Celebrating Success: Datavations' 2024 Excellence Awards handed out at KBIS/IBS 2025

Amidst the buzz of the International Builders' Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), held February 25-27, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, a select group of brands stood out as the winners of Datavations' 2025 Excellence Awards.

Datavations
Nov 21st, 2024
Introducing: Datavations' Category Snapshots

As Datavations, Inc. hit the halfway mark in 2024, Datavations is excited to announce the launch of its Category Snapshot infographics.

Cision
Jan 22nd, 2024
Consumer Durables Analytics Veteran Peter Greene Joins Datavations

"With his deep expertise in Consumer Durables Market Research and strong relationships with leading companies in the space, Peter is a great addition to our world-class team," said Philip Odelfelt, CEO

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