Zeekit Overview
Zeekit offers an interactive online shopping experience for the world of fashion. Combining fashion and technology, Zeekit has developed a virtual fitting room, allowing customers to see themselves dressed in any item of clothing. Zeekit's patented technology can seamlessly integrate an entire catalog of products to allow customers to virtually try on clothes using incredibly realistic augmented reality and artificial intelligence.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
Latest News
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Walmart To Acquire Zeekit
Walmart is set to acquire Zeekit, an Israeli virtual fitting room platform. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Zeekit combines fashion and technology through its dynamic virtual fitting room platform, allowing customers to virtually try on clothing items. With the acquisition, Walmart aims to enhance the social shopping experience for its customers by integrating Zeekits technology into its website. Customers will be able to upload their picture or choose from models to see themselves in any item of clothing and share their virtual outfits with friends.
Acquisition
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Zeekit's Virtual Fitting Rooms Replaced Asos's Fashion Shoots During Covid-19 Crisis
Israeli startup Zeekit, which offers a virtual fitting room using augmented reality technology, experienced a positive impact on its business during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the fashion industry suffered a decline in sales, Zeekit saw a surge in demand for its platform as fashion chains turned to online activities. Zeekit raised $15 million and formed new partnerships with Adidas and Tommy Hilfiger. The company replaced photography studios by providing virtual dressing services for fashion chains like Asos. Zeekits technology allows users to virtually try on clothes from an online catalog, reducing purchase returns and exchanges. The company plans to focus on international growth, as the convenience of purchasing in Israel is already high. The article highlights the accelerated adoption of augmented reality software in the fashion industry during the pandemic.
PartnersInvestment
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ASOS, Adidas switch to Israeli tech to model clothes online
ASOS, a British fashion retailer, has been using Zeekits augmented reality (AR) technology called Switch Model to show customers how clothing items look on different models. This feature, called See My Fit, has been well-received by customers. Due to coronavirus restrictions, ASOS has been using Zeekits AR technology instead of live photo shoots. Zeekits technology maps images of models and clothing into thousands of segments to create realistic simulations. ASOS plans to continue using Zeekits technology even after the pandemic. Zeekits Switch Model is also being adopted by other fashion websites, including Adidas and Bloomingdales. Zeekit already has clients such as Macys and Tommy Hilfiger. The article highlights the growing interest in digitizing fashion items.
CustomersPartners
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Amazon, Zeekit partner for virtual wedding dress try-on
Amazon has partnered with Israeli startup Zeekit to offer virtual fitting for wedding dresses through Zeekits mobile app. The app allows brides to upload their image and try on dresses virtually, recommending the appropriate size for purchase. The partnership aims to break the online barrier for buying wedding dresses by providing accurate virtual fitting. Zeekits technology, developed in 2013, scans and dresses each dress on the body with great accuracy. The company has raised $12.5 million to date and has collaborated with retailers such as Amazon, Yoox, and ASOS.
PartnersCustomers
growth-positive
Amazon, Zeekit partner for virtual wedding dress try-on
Amazon has partnered with Israeli startup Zeekit to offer virtual fitting for wedding dresses through Zeekits mobile app. The app allows brides to try on dresses virtually based on their measurements and offers a diverse range of sizes and brands. The aim is to minimize necessary adjustments typically done in bridal salons or tailor shops. Brides can upload their own image or choose a model with a similar body structure. The app also provides recommendations for the appropriate size of each dress for online purchase. Zeekits technology, developed in 2013, has received $12.5 million in funding and has collaborated with retailers like Amazon, Yoox, and ASOS.
PartnersCustomers
| Sector | Business Software |
Funding
| Total funding | $9M |
| Last funding | $9M |
| Stage | Acquired |
| Rounds | 1 |
| Investors | 1 |
Team Members
4
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | zeekit.me |
| Careers | Careers page |
| App Store | App Store |
| Google Play | Google Play |
Locations
Ein Zeitim Street 4, Tel Aviv, Israel
50 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA
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