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The Future of E-Commerce

We’re revolutionizing e-commerce by recreating offline shopping experiences online.

The Core of What We Do

From ancient times to now, sharing knowledge and information has been the cornerstone of progress. Whether it's civilizations flourishing or businesses today, having the right data at the right time means making confident decisions quickly and ensuring excellence at every step. Also while shopping online, and that's precisely where Frontnow steps in by pushing the boundaries setting new standards in the e-commerce landscape using data right.

Frontnow is one of the fastest-growing tech companies. We specialize in using AI to transform e-commerce, providing businesses with powerful tools that improve key results and bring the in-store feel online. Our solutions don't just use AI, they redefine its role, optimizing businesses for the digital age.

Founded and led by industry-shaping experts and serial entrepreneurs, Frontnow is transforming online shopping into an adaptive, hyper-personalized, and exhilarating experience. Emboldened by our pioneering spirit, we aim to be change leaders in the industry and usher in a new era of human-machine collaboration where online retail is more dynamic, profitable, and centered around customer delight.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Marc Funk

Founder & Managing Director

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Bernhard Lihotzky

Founder & Managing Director

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Cedric May

Founder & SVP Innovation

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Andreas Balle

SVP Operations

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Jeanette Hepp

Chief Marketing Officer

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Hardy Guenther

SVP Partnership Sales

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Lennart Bernhard

SVP Direct Sales

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Investors

Proud to be backed by some of the most experienced investors, leaders, and executives across multiple industries.

4 Venture
Capital Funds

50 Angel
Investors

In the Media

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What Our Investors Say

Frontnow is an excellent example of how diverse teams contribute significantly to innovation and the success of business models. We look forward to helping Frontnow to unlock the potential for long-term growth and competitiveness in this fast-paced market.

Til Klein

Founding Partner at Identity

Frontnow provides the most advanced solution for retailers to maximize long-term revenue, increase their gross margins and stay ahead. We are impressed by the achievements of Marc’s team in such a short period of time.

Johan van Mil

Founding Partner at Peak

AI will transform how people shop online - and Frontnow will lead innovation in the market. Frontnow is laser-focused on helping customers find and discover the products that best meet their needs.

Sean Seton-Rogers

Partner at PROfounders

Familiarization with artificial intelligence may be swift, but its use in e-commerce is undoubtedly complex. Frontnow addresses this complexity and has convinced me with their forward-looking business model.

Tilo Bonow

Founder of PIABO Communications

Being able to shop at any online store and have a personal advisor by my side who understands what I'm looking for is critical. Frontnow recognized early on how crucial pre-sales experiences are in e-commerce.

Robin Haak

General Partner bei Robin Capital

Frontnow was an early adopter of the importance of generative AI for e-commerce, particularly in online customer service and AI-driven content enrichment. The innovative solutions enrich the industry and the customer experience speaks for itself.

Klaus-Peter Fett

Global Tech Advisor, Ex-Google Head of Innovation