[Mind Retail info] Ouidrop rolls out drive-through robotics at E.Leclerc and prepares for Series A

Mind Retail learned the French start-up, which specialises in robotics technology for grocery drive-throughs, has signed new deals with E.Leclerc supermarkets. The rapidly growing start-up, whose staff doubled in a year, is also about to begin a Series A process in September.

Through Sophie Baqué. Published on 01 September 2025 à 9h19 - Update on 01 September 2025 à 10h33

At E.Leclerc, France’s largest e-commerce retailer (total turnover in 2024: €49.9 billion, up 2.6%, including 18.7% online), the start-up offering robotic solutions for food drive-throughs is gaining ground. At the end of August 2025 there were 5 installations (known as droppers) at E.Leclerc, including 1 drive-through store and 4 pedestrian units in Paris (Rue Ordener,…

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