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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.

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About Deligo

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

Industries

Food & AgricultureData & AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareAI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$5.2M

Headquarters

Budapest, Hungary

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Propelr partnership on October 1, 2026 extends Deligo from recognition into payments.
  • Southampton deployed Deligo in November 2026, showing live campus adoption and expansion potential.
  • Vestbee reported 170 locations and $3 million funding, supporting European commercialization.

What critics are saying

  • Vision errors on mixed plates or hidden items can destroy trust and halt rollouts.
  • Propelr and Deligo remain dependent on third-party payments, POS, and integration partners.
  • An incumbent like NCR or self-checkout startups can bundle cameras, payments, and service faster.

What makes Deligo unique

  • Deligo recognizes plated meals and packaged items visually, without barcodes or manual input.
  • It integrates directly with Uniware, reducing deployment friction for campus and catering operators.
  • Southampton, SPAR Ireland, and INSEAD validate repeatable use across diverse service environments.

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Funding

Total Funding

$5.2M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 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.
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Industry standards

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

5%
PR Newswire
Oct 1st, 2026
Propelr partners with Deligo to embed AI-powered visual checkout with secure payment processing for C-stores

Propelr has partnered with Deligo to integrate payment processing into Deligo's AI-powered self-checkout platform for convenience stores and food service operators. The collaboration combines Deligo's visual AI technology, which identifies products without barcode scanning, with Propelr's secure payment infrastructure. The integrated solution aims to speed up checkout by handling the entire transaction from item recognition to payment in seconds. Propelr's system uses PCI-certified point-to-point encryption and tokenisation to protect customer data. The partnership addresses friction in high-volume retail environments where checkout speed directly impacts revenue and customer satisfaction. By unifying checkout and payment systems, the solution reduces complexity for merchants whilst improving operational efficiency. Both companies emphasise the importance of fast, seamless transactions in food service and convenience retail settings.

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