New York · On-site · $100k–$150k/yr
Santé
Backed byBonfire VenturesAbout Santé
Santé provides a category-defining operating system for physical retail stores, offering a modern Point of Sale (POS) system specifically designed for liquor stores. The company leverages AI agents to help small business owners cut operational costs and generate more revenue. Through its platform, Santé brings intelligent automation to brick-and-mortar retailers seeking to reduce expenses and increase profitability.
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Company at a glance
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About the Team
Team Distribution
- Other Specializations42%
- Operations29%
- Not Available13%
- Sales & Business Development10%
- Engineering5%
Where the Team Studied
- 1.Northeastern University
- 2.Harvard University
- 3.Columbia University
- 4.New York University
- 5.London School of Economics and Political Science
Team Worked At
- Jonas Software
- WinePOS by Innovative Computer Solutions
- DeMoulas Market Basket
- Capgemini Invent
- Walmart
Team Composition
79 people- Healthcare Services18
- Administrative8
- Operations6
- Education3
- Sales1 senior3
- Arts and Design1 senior2
- Engineering2
- Leadership2
Funding History
$7.6M
raised
AI-powered liquor retail platform Santé raised a $7.6 million seed round led by Bonfire Ventures with participation from Operator Collective, Y Combinator, and Veridical Ventures.
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