John Lewis has picked five start-ups for its technology incubator scheme JLab following a heavy round of pitching at Canary Wharf-based FinTech accelerator space Level 39 last week.
The retailer, which first revealed its plans to ‘invest in the future’ by partnering with technology entrepreneur Stuart Marks to launch the scheme in March, shortlisted 12 companies from the 30 that pitched to its judging panel on 20 May.
It then singled out five start-ups which specialise in iBeacon and proximity technology, smart home technology and 3D planning, alongside those that could help further tie together online and offline Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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