Deligo

Deligo

AI-based checkout automation for canteens

Overview

DeligoVision provides an AI-powered checkout solution for canteens and micro-markets that speeds up the purchase process by visually recognizing items without barcodes. Its AI engine, trained on over 1.5 million transactions, can instantly identify fresh and packaged foods and even distinguish meal components or takeaway containers. The system runs on compact kiosks that integrate with existing point-of-sale, payment, and management systems, enabling a checkout in about three seconds. This approach differentiates DeligoVision through its real-time visual recognition, small hardware footprint, and seamless integration, plus the ability to reallocate staff to higher-value tasks. The company aims to reduce lines, boost efficiency, and increase revenue for food service operators while improving customer satisfaction.

About Deligo

Simplify's Rating
Why Deligo is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$2.2M

Headquarters

Budapest, Hungary

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Gather & Gather reported 30% sales growth after adding Deligo kiosks in March 2026.
  • Verifone’s May 2026 endorsement opens U.S. fuel-and-convenience pilots immediately.
  • The 2024 $3 million Frontline-led round and 2025 profile show ongoing investor support.

What critics are saying

  • Deligo remains a 11-50 person startup, with thin execution capacity against NCR and VusionGroup.
  • A single U.S. channel partner, Verifone, controls access; contract loss kills expansion.
  • If computer-vision misreads shrink-sensitive SKUs, retailers rip out kiosks within one procurement cycle.

What makes Deligo unique

  • Deligo’s May 2026 Verifone integration embeds AI checkout into Commander’s U.S. convenience network.
  • Its July 2026 website claims three-second visual checkout without barcodes or touchscreen scanning.
  • Deligo cites 1.5 million transactions and 100-plus deployed kiosks across Europe.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2.2M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

3%

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