XRC Labs

2015

Founded

114

Investments

United States

Offices

Accelerator

Investor Type

About

XRC Labs is an innovation accelerator and venture capital firm based in New York City, specializing in early-stage investments in retail technology, consumer goods, and healthtech sectors. Founded in 2015 by Pano Anthos, XRC Labs has invested in over 130 startups, including notable companies like Billie, Snappy, and ShopShops. The firm operates two 14-week accelerator programs annually, providing startups with capital, mentoring, operational support, and workspace in Manhattan.

XRC Labs collaborates with leading retailers, brands, and technology companies to foster innovation and meet evolving consumer needs. The firm has built a robust ecosystem with corporate sponsors such as The Estée Lauder Companies, The TJX Companies, Inc., Mastercard, and GS1 US, along with a network of over 330 business mentors.

Portfolio Companies

Billie, Snappy, ShopShops, Fillogic, Recurate

Gepgraphic Focus

United States

Key Differentiators

Design-centric innovation ecosystem, Bi-annual accelerator programs, Strong corporate partnerships

Thypical Investment Size

$125,000 per company

Total Funds Raised

Not publicly disclosed

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Enterprise

Consumer

E-Commerce

Health & Wellness

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Robotics

New York

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

United States