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 ($)
$9.0MSep 2016
Latest News
growth-positive
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
growth-positive
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
growth-positive
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
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 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
Photos & Videos
2 item(s)
Zeekit Business
Business models
B2C, B2B2C, B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Sector
Business SoftwareSales & Marketing Solutionse-Commerce ToolsTarget Customer
ConsumersProfessionals & Gig EconomyOnline RetailersCommerce & RetailDistribution ChannelseCommerce PlatformsCore Technology
Platforms & InterfacesMobileArtificial IntelligenceImage RecognitionComputer VisionTags (12)
image-processingshopping-experienceecommerceonline-shoppingclothingmobile-applicationsvirtual-dressing-roomartificial-intelligencecomputer-visionrecommendationsfashiononline-retailersGeographic Markets
GlobalZeekit Financials
$9M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$9M
Last funding
Acquired
Funding stage
1
Total rounds
1
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$9.0MSep 2016
Private Equity Funding
A Round
Sep 2016
$9M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Public Offering / Exit
MNAEvent
May 2021
Undisclosed
Zeekit Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$9.0MSep 2016
All Events
A Round
Sep 2016
$9M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
MNAEvent
May 2021
Undisclosed
Zeekit News
12 articles
growth-positive
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
growth-positive
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
growth-positive
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
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 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
growth-positive
Online Retailer Asos Collaborates With Fashion Startup Zeekit
Zeekit, a virtual fitting room startup based in Tel Aviv, has collaborated with UK-based online fashion retailer Asos. As part of the collaboration, Zeekits technology was integrated into a new feature in Asos clothing app, allowing users to simulate how clothing items look on different body types. The feature is currently available in Asos womens clothing app, but there are plans to allow users to add their own image in the future. Zeekit has raised $12.5 million in funding and has previously collaborated with companies like Amazon and Yoox Net-A-Porter Group.
Partners
growth-positive
Zeekit makes shopping online easier
Zeekit, an Israel-based clothing app, allows customers to virtually try on clothing using computer vision technology. The app has already gained over 10,000 downloads since its release in 2016 and is expected to increase after its U.S. launch party. Zeekit focuses on young adults and aims to become more inclusive to other gender identities. The app also acts as a social and shopping platform, allowing users to save and share fashion ideas with friends. Zeekit plans to introduce future updates, such as allowing users to upload their own products to try on. The company is reaching out to campus students to become ambassadors for the company.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
Israeli virtual fitting room co Zeekit raises $9m
Israeli virtual fitting room company Zeekit has raised $9 million in a Series A round from angel investors. Zeekit has developed a B2C platform and mobile app that reinvents the way consumers browse, share, and shop from their mobile devices. They have launched an advanced virtual fitting room for consumers and retailers, which is being unveiled during New York Fashion Week through a partnership with Rebecca Minkoff. Zeekit also announced a partnership with fashion magazine StyleWatch, allowing readers to virtually try on recommended fashions. The company aims to create a new shopping experience that is fun, social, simple, and risk-free.
CustomersPartners
Zeekit Launches the Most Advanced Virtual Fitting Room App for Retailers and Consumers
Zeekit app allows consumers to virtually try on clothes
Zeekit intros virtual fitting room with Rebecca Minkoff for Fashion Week - New York Business Journal
growth-positive
StyleWatch Partners With Zeekit for Virtual Try-on
StyleWatch has partnered with Israeli startup Zeekit to allow readers to virtually try on clothes featured in its September issue. Zeekit is a mobile app that uses a full-body picture of the user to proportion clothing within the app to fit their body. StyleWatch readers can browse and virtually try on 180 pieces from the magazines Fall Trend Report. The Zeekit app also allows users to save items or purchase them directly through the app. This partnership is only for the September issue and does not include revenue-sharing. However, blogs and magazines can monetize content linked with Zeekit.
Partners
Zeekit Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 51-200 |
| Exact count | 54 |
| Team members | 4 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 103/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 514881275 |
| Crunchbase | zeekit |
| Creator | Rebecca Mack |
| Creator email | rebeccamack26@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Jenny Sotnik-Talisman |
| Updater email | genys30@yahoo.com |
| Last update | 2021-05-18T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-07-15T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |
| Status detail | Acquired by Walmart on May, 2021 |