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 C on Growth Potential
Rated C 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

  • Verifone’s Commander powers over 45% of U.S. fuel-and-convenience sites, opening distribution.
  • BM Caterers and Gather & Gather validate deployments across hospitality in 2025-2026.
  • Deligo’s website cites 100-plus kiosks and 1.5 million training transactions, reducing model risk.

What critics are saying

  • Mashgin already dominates AI self-checkout inside Verifone Commander across U.S. sites.
  • Deligo raised only $4.7 million, limiting hardware rollouts and U.S. expansion speed.
  • If pilots stall, Deligo becomes a niche feature, not a standalone platform.

What makes Deligo unique

  • Deligo’s 2026 claim: barcode-free three-second checkout for canteens and micro-markets.
  • Deligo’s dual-camera AI distinguishes plated meal components and ignores non-food items.
  • Verifone named Deligo an AI-assisted checkout partner in May 2026.

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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

Industry standards

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 5%

1 year growth

↑ 0%

2 year growth

↑ 15%

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