Yep! launches AI-based, personal recommendation alcohol service

Yep! Is the first online store in the UK to sell and distribute alcoholic beverages based on client recommendations. It provides more than 1,500 craft beers and wines from renowned local producers.

Every item that is offered for purchase, delivery or same-day pickup is included in the mobile app. Orders can be placed at the offline store using a touchscreen display and items are delivered in under one minute. 

The software uses machine learning algorithms to analyse user preferences and offers each user individualised recommendations for specific beers and wines. 

AI fills the supply based on the preferences of customers, without needing to construct massive storage facilities. Predictive stock supply makes it possible to provide customers in a specific place with exactly what they need. 

Yep! is dedicated to partnering with small wineries and breweries and only purchases 30% of its inventory from wholesalers. The company has more than 100 relationships with loyal producers and distributors in Europe.

Alex Lukunetes, co-founder CEO of Yep!, has established numerous businesses over the years, including a chain of craft beer shops with. Alex Danilov, the co-founder and CPO of Yep!, has managed a number of businesses in the retail, e-commerce, foodtech and software development industries over the past 15 years.

Private investors have already contributed 350,000 GBP to the company and are currently looking for a 1.5 million GBP seed round to open three more locations and a distribution centre in London, as well as hire the best talent for its marketing and development teams. The company also wants to expand its customer base in Germany by adding 40 more pickup locations in the future.