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Retail inventory startup Radar reaches unicorn status with $170M funding

other · 2026-05-19

Radar, an RFID-based retail inventory startup backed by American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein, has achieved unicorn status after closing a $170 million Series B funding round. The company now covers more than 1,400 stores. The funding round was led by a group of investors including Schottenstein, who has been a key backer. Radar's technology uses RFID tags to track inventory in real time, helping retailers reduce out-of-stock items and improve supply chain efficiency. The startup's valuation exceeded $1 billion with this round, marking a significant milestone. The company plans to use the funds to expand its platform and hire additional staff.

Key facts

  • Radar is an RFID-based retail inventory startup.
  • It is backed by American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein.
  • Radar reached unicorn status with a $170 million Series B funding round.
  • The company now covers more than 1,400 stores.
  • The funding round was led by a group of investors including Schottenstein.
  • Radar's technology uses RFID tags to track inventory in real time.
  • The startup's valuation exceeded $1 billion with this round.
  • Funds will be used to expand the platform and hire additional staff.

Entities

Institutions

  • Radar
  • American Eagle

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