What StoreKing does

StoreKing, operated by LocalCube Commerce Private Limited (CIN U51909KA2012PTC063576), is a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS company that provides an AI-powered Retail Operating System designed to digitize traditional kirana stores across Tier 2 and Tier 3 India. The platform converts conventional neighborhood retailers into 'Bright Stores' — visible, customer-facing omnichannel outlets combining offline POS with online ordering and home delivery. The product surface integrates three pillars (Supply, Sales, Management) including a 60,000+ product catalog across 650+ brands, AI image search and barcode scanning for product identification, predictive reorder and stock intelligence, a multi-payment POS with offline billing capability, a consumer-facing marketplace (StoreKing CLUB), and loyalty (King Coins) and PayLater features. StoreKing has scaled to 51,500+ verified retail partners across 14 Indian states and 191+ districts, supported by field Marketing Officers, Senior Marketing Officers, and an inside sales team.

The company monetizes through monthly SaaS subscriptions to its Retail OS, transaction fees on orders processed through StoreKing CLUB, and marketplace commissions from D2C brands and distributors leveraging the network for distribution. The go-to-market blends a self-serve app-based onboarding flow (a four-step sign-up process that can launch a store online in minutes with zero inventory capital risk) with a field sales force conducting door-to-door retailer acquisition in small-town India. The platform also serves distributors (as a digital distribution ERP) and D2C brands (for market penetration and targeted promotions), positioning StoreKing as a multi-sided rural retail ecosystem rather than a single-segment SaaS tool.

Name

StoreKing

Legal name

LocalCube Commerce Private Limited

Website

https://storeking.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

StoreKing is a Bangalore-based SaaS company that provides an AI-powered Retail Operating System to digitize kirana stores in Tier 2/3 India, converting them into 'Bright Stores' with POS, procurement, and consumer marketplace capabilities across 51,500+ retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: StoreKing charges retailers subscription fees for access to the Retail OS platform, including POS, inventory management, purchase orders, and online store capabilities. The model follows a subscription approach with minimal upfront cost required from retailers.
2. Transaction/Order Fees: Revenue generated from facilitating transactions between retailers and consumers through the platform, including order processing and fulfillment services.
3. Product Sales Commission: Platform facilitates direct-to-consumer sales from Bright Stores with potential take-rate or commission on transactions processed through the STOREKING Club marketplace.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

StoreKing provides an AI-powered Retail Operating System (Retail OS) that converts traditional kirana and small-town retail stores into digitally enabled 'Bright Stores' capable of selling both offline and online. The platform unifies supply chain procurement, point-of-sale billing, inventory management, and a consumer-facing storefront (StoreKing CLUB) under one subscription, with a catalog of 60,000+ products and 650+ verified brands that retailers can sell without upfront inventory investment.

Product overview

StoreKing is an AI-powered Retail Operating System (ROS) that transforms traditional kirana stores into digital 'Bright Stores.' The platform operates on a unified architecture with three core pillars: Supply (procurement and vendor management), Sales (POS and customer engagement), and Management (inventory and analytics). The main products include StoreKing Retail OS as the core platform, StoreKing CLUB as the consumer-facing shopping app, and StoreKing POS as the point-of-sale module. Supporting modules include Purchase Orders for digital procurement workflows, Inventory Management for real-time stock tracking with GRN scanning, My Catalog offering access to 60,000+ products with AI image search, King Coins for loyalty rewards, and PayLater for deferred payments. The StoreKing Store Directory serves as a discovery layer connecting consumers to verified Bright Stores across 14 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bright Store: A digitally enabled kirana or retail outlet that serves both walk-in and online customers using StoreKing's Retail OS. It combines physical retail with digital convenience and serves as the opposite of 'Dark Stores' (hidden, online-only warehouses). Bright Stores are visible, customer-facing, and built for both offline and online retail growth.
• StoreKing CLUB
• StoreKing Retail OS (ROS)
• King Coins

Products and services

• StoreKing Retail OS AI-powered Retail Operating System that unifies supply chain procurement, point-of-sale billing, inventory management, and consumer-facing storefronts into a single SaaS platform for retailers, distributors, and D2C brands.
• StoreKing CLUB Consumer-facing mobile application that lets end consumers browse products and place orders from local Bright Stores for home delivery, powering the direct-to-consumer channel for onboarded retailers.
• StoreKing Bright Store Digitally enabled kirana or retail outlet concept that serves both walk-in and online customers via StoreKing's Retail OS — a visible, customer-facing omnichannel store contrasting with hidden dark-store models.
• StoreKing POS Smart digital point-of-sale system with universal barcode scanning, multi-payment hub (UPI, cards, cash, QR, PayLater), instant digital receipts delivered via WhatsApp, offline billing mode, and role-based staff/cashier logins.
• Purchase Orders Digital purchase order management module that lets retailers generate professional POs with one tap, send them directly to vendors, track delivery status, and convert received stock into live inventory.
• Inventory Management Real-time stock tracking system with scan-based inwarding (GRN), Rack-Shelf-Bin mapping, AI-driven stock intelligence, expiry alerts, dead stock identification, and omnichannel real-time sync across online and offline.
• My Catalog AI-powered digital catalog module giving retailers access to 60,000+ products and 650+ verified brands, with barcode scanning, AI image search, HSN code filtering, and GST/HSN-verified SKUs for tax compliance.
• King Coins StoreKing's loyalty rewards program that lets retailers turn one-time buyers into regulars by issuing and redeeming King Coins across Bright Stores, supported by smart CRM and personalized offers.
• PayLater Buy-Now-Pay-Later payment option integrated into the StoreKing POS system, allowing consumers to make purchases with deferred payment at Bright Stores.
• StoreKing Store Directory Online directory of verified Bright Stores across India that lets consumers discover and connect with local retailers by state, district, and store category.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero upfront capital risk for inventory — retailers can access 60,000+ products without tying up working capital
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature9 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/storekingindia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/StoreKingIndia
• Facebookfacebook.com/storekingindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/7053768
• Instagraminstagram.com/storekingindia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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