Startup ecosystem in Castelo Branco

S Sensei

Sensei is a Portuguese startup that builds autonomous, checkout-free retail stores using computer vision and artificial intelligence. Its proprietary platform combines cameras, sensors and AI algorithms to automate both new and existing stores, letting customers shop without queues or manual scanning while their cart updates automatically for a ready-to-pay checkout. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Castelo Branco, Portugal, with additional offices in Lisbon, São Paulo and Milan, and works with partners including Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Mastercard. In October 2024 Sensei raised a €15 million Series A round to expand its autonomous retail technology.