Shelf Engine

Shelf Engine, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, operates within the B2B retail industry, focusing on transforming the procurement of highly perishable goods in grocery stores. Founded in May 2018 and part of the Y Combinator S18 batch, the company has grown to a team of 40 employees. Shelf Engine’s innovative solutions leverage daily sales data, local events, holidays, and weather conditions to predict the optimal quantity of perishable goods to order, thus reducing shrink and preventing stockouts. This approach not only automates the entire grocery ordering process but also aims to significantly reduce food waste and increase retailer profits. The company serves a broad range of regions in North America and offers both remote and partly remote services. Shelf Engine has raised $41 million to enhance its technology and expand its reach, including a notable partnership with Dollar General for national implementation of its AI-powered ordering system. Additionally, Shelf Engine provides extensive educational resources such as case studies, eBooks, and webinars, and hosts the ‘Fresh Thinking Podcast’ to discuss innovations in the fresh food industry.