Merchandising & Store Ops Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Frontline workforce operating systems attract significant venture capital investment

TeamBridge raised $28 million in a Series B round, reflecting strong investor interest in AI-enabled scheduling and operational platforms for store workers.

The numbers

$28 million TeamBridge raised $28 million in a Series B round
60-70% Hourly workforce represents 60-70% of the world’s workforce
$150 million Flink raised $150 million
$1 billion Flink valuation of approximately $1 billion
$6 million DELLI announced a $6 million seed extension

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