By Jordan Brenner
VP of Sales & Partnerships at The Lead
Session AI is the pioneer of in-session marketing. Using patented AI, Session AI predicts purchase intent in 5 clicks, enabling retailers to provide each visitor with the right offer in-session. Major brands rely on Session AI to increase revenue, reduce promos, and drive growth without the need for PII or third-party cookies. Learn more at SessionAI.com.
What is the problem you are solving, and who are you solving it for?
SensePass solves the problem of complex payment systems for retailers and retail brands. SensePass enables seamless and instant digital wallet transactions without app downloads or registrations. What does it mean? The ability to streamline checkout processes, reduce costs, and enhance the customer payment experience, in-store and online.
What is new, innovative and different about your solution?
SensePass Omnichannel Payment Gateway empowers merchants to offer the same flexible online payment options in-store, with effortless integration and without any system upgrades.
Who are three of your current customers utilizing your technology?
Current customers include KITH, On Running, Lumber Liquidators.
What is your outlook for the next 12-18 months?
We anticipate that in-store payment trends will increasingly mirror e-commerce payment behaviors, creating a true omnichannel payment experience.
How much money have you raised?
We have completed our seed round of $7.7 million in funding.
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