Curated VC / Startup Meetings

Where retail innovation meets investment opportunity at NRF Retail’s Big Show.

This exclusive program brings together visionary founders and leading global investors for high-impact, one-on-one meetings designed to spark strategic partnerships and accelerate growth.

Featuring participation from global venture capital firms and members of the NRF Innovation Advisory Committee, this group of senior retail executives and technology leaders is shaping the future of retail innovation.

Why It Matters

Startups showcased at Retail’s Big Show have gone on to raise millions in venture funding, secure strategic acquisitions, and expand globally, partnering with companies such as Apple, Google, Nike, and Walmart, as well as companies recently acquired by NoFraud and OpenAI.

The NRF Innovators Showcase and Startup Hub feature some of the most promising retail technology startups that have exhibited product-market fit with validation from top-tier investors, retailers, and media. These companies are pioneering advancements in marketing, automation, visualization, robotics, supply chain, customer engagement, delivery, payments, and personalization.

Meetings are held during show hours and include complimentary refreshments. Participation is limited to ensure a focused, high-value experience.