YOOBIC is a technology company.
YOOBIC has raised $80.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Key people at YOOBIC.
YOOBIC has raised $80.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Key people at YOOBIC.
YOOBIC is a technology company that builds an AI-powered all-in-one platform for frontline employee experience, primarily targeting retail operations. Its mobile-first solution combines task management, streamlined communications, mobile learning, and performance analytics to drive operational excellence, boost employee engagement, and improve customer experiences for multi-location businesses.[1][2][4][5] Serving over 350 global brands like Boots, Lidl, Puma, Vans, and Peloton, YOOBIC addresses frontline workforce challenges by digitizing workflows, embedding AI tools like NEO Creator™ for content generation and NEO Assistant™ for instant answers, and providing real-time visibility into store execution, with demonstrated growth including 1M+ monthly activities and $80M in funding raised.[1][3][4][5][6]
YOOBIC was founded in 2014 by three brothers—Fabrice Haïat (CEO), Avi Haïat, and Gilles Haïat—who had collaborated for over 15 years prior. Before YOOBIC, they co-founded Vizelia, a pioneering energy monitoring solution sold to Schneider Electric in 2011, giving them deep expertise in scalable tech platforms.[6] The idea emerged from recognizing a gap in digital tools for frontline workers, particularly in retail, where teams lacked integrated ways to communicate, learn, and execute tasks. Early traction built through adoption by global retailers, evolving into a comprehensive platform now used by 350+ companies across 5 offices with 200 employees.[2][6]
YOOBIC rides the AI-for-frontline-workforce trend in retail, where 80% of employees are deskless and demand mobile, real-time tools amid labor shortages and omnichannel pressures.[4][5][8] Timing aligns with post-pandemic retail digitization and generative AI maturity, enabling predictive insights and automation that legacy systems can't match. Market forces like rising e-commerce competition and need for store agility favor YOOBIC, as it influences the ecosystem by setting benchmarks for AI-driven operations—powering 350+ brands to elevate customer experiences and influencing partners like UKG and Salesforce through seamless integrations.[1][5][7] This positions it as a leader in retail tech, per G2 recognition in task management categories.[1]
YOOBIC's trajectory points to expanded AI dominance in retail ops, with the Fall 2025 release—democratizing generative AI for all users and deepening performance analytics—priming it for faster adoption amid trends like hyper-personalized retail and workforce upskilling.[5] Expect growth via more integrations, global scaling beyond its 350 clients, and potential acquisitions leveraging its $80M funding base. As AI evolves for frontline use, YOOBIC could redefine operational excellence, turning store teams into revenue engines and solidifying its role as the go-to platform for measurable retail impact.[3][5][6]
YOOBIC has raised $80.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
YOOBIC's investors include Alchemy Ventures, Cedar Capital Group, Felix Capital, Gradient Ventures, Insight Partners, Luno Expeditions, Pareto Holdings, Redstone Road LLC, Slack Fund, Torch Capital, Allison Pickens (Allison Pickens Ventures), Jeff Seibert.
YOOBIC has raised $80.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $50.0M Series C in July 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2021 | $50.0M Series C | Alchemy Ventures, Cedar Capital Group, Felix Capital, Gradient Ventures, Insight Partners, Luno Expeditions, Pareto Holdings, Redstone Road LLC, Slack Fund, Torch Capital, Allison Pickens (Allison Pickens Ventures), Jeff Seibert, Wayne Chang | |
| Jun 1, 2018 | $25.0M Series B | Alchemy Ventures, Cedar Capital Group, Felix Capital, Gradient Ventures, Insight Partners, Luno Expeditions, Pareto Holdings, Redstone Road LLC, Slack Fund, Smash Capital, Torch Capital, Allison Pickens (Allison Pickens Ventures), Jeff Seibert, Wayne Chang | |
| May 1, 2017 | $5.0M Series A | Felix Capital, Torch Capital |
