NEC X Invests in MarTech Startup, Clikr, Newest Graduate of Elev X! Ignite Venture Studio Program

NEC X invests in Clikr, an Elev X! Ignite graduate and AI-powered MarTech startup redefining fashion and beauty marketing with authentic user content. #ElevX #NECX #VentureStudio #AI #MarTech #Ecommerce #FashionIndustry

Clikr is revolutionizing how customers interact with their favorite brands and products through shared video reviews, helping brands foster deeper and lasting connections with target audiences. The platform offers advanced, AI-powered tools that help brands transform passive customers and users into impactful, loyal advocates who capture and share their authentic, personal and engaging experiences after using a product.

“Clikr embodies the spirit of innovation and excellence that NEC X strives to cultivate in all of our startups,” said Shintaro Matsumoto, president and CEO of NEC X. “Its AI solution has the potential to enhance and new shopping experiences through a possible collaboration with NEC’s technology, enriching people’s lives. Clikr has reimagined user engagement and redefined how brands connect with his audience.

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With a diverse and growing community of partners, users and influencers, Clikr’s platform offers a new and cheaper way to drive product exposure, increase web traffic and convert more sales. Recent research has found that including authentic user-generated reviews can increase the likelihood of purchasing a product by 270% or more.

Clikr meets this need with its unique approach to user-generated content and community building, making it a top choice for fashion and beauty brands looking to revolutionize their e-commerce strategy and transition to social commerce.

By connecting brands with passionate content creators through its easy-to-use solution, Clikr cultivates an authentic community that turns casual viewers into loyal fans and customers. In addition, with tools to share shoppable videos, screen the highest performing advocates, and monitor the impact of creators in real time, the solution allows brands and influencers to maximize their reach. The company is already seeing rapid traction in the fashion and beauty industries.

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“We are incredibly grateful for the support and resources provided by NEC X throughout our journey,” said Laura Khoudari-Rico, CEO of Clikr. “The Elev X! Ignite program has been instrumental in refining our technology and business model, allowing us to accelerate our growth and reach new heights. We are excited to continue our mission to transform the “customer engagement as we move into the next chapter of our journey.”

Elev X by NEC X! The Ignite program transforms early-stage founders into seed-ready startups, offering a unique blend of strategic collaboration, engineering expertise, R&D resources, and up to $200K in equity funding to help early stage startups phase to achieve success. During the six-to-nine-month program, Clikr worked closely with NEC X’s innovation team, engineers, industry experts, and mentors to refine its product, validate its business model, and prepare for entry. of the scalable market. Clikr joined the program as part of the Batch 10 cohort, which started in Q3 2023.

With the end of the Elev X! Ignite program, Clikr is poised for significant growth and market impact.