Andavi Solutions Acquires AI Firm Infilect
The deal combines Andavi's sales execution platform with Infilect's visual intelligence technology for retail and beverage customers.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Business Strategy
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Andavi Solutions, a New York-based provider of an end-to-end sales execution platform for beverage and consumer goods companies, has acquired Infilect, an AI technology company based in Bengaluru, India. The combined solutions are currently in production with beverage alcohol customers.
Why it matters
The acquisition advances Andavi's strategy to build a more intelligent sales execution platform. Infilect's founders say the deal is about reach and roadmap, including expanding their technology to more customers and scaling globally.
The announcement includes no financial or operational figures such as deal value or revenue. Terms of the acquisition and post-deal headcount changes were not disclosed.
The players
Andavi Solutions
A New York-based provider of an end-to-end sales execution platform spanning pricing, trade promotion, market visibility, and growth for beverage and consumer goods companies.
Infilect
A Bengaluru, India-based AI technology company providing visual intelligence and agentic AI technology, with operations in the United States.
The details
Infilect's image recognition platform analyzes photos and videos from retail shelves, displays, menus, and backbars, and a representative can capture a photo during a store visit to receive next-best actions in near real time. Infilect will continue operating with its existing product, team, customer relationships, and service commitments.
Timeline
November 4, 2026: Andavi announced its acquisition of Infilect.
Market Landscape
The deal consolidates AI-driven retail execution tools, a segment where manual store surveys are being displaced by image recognition that delivers immediate, data-backed action. Teams relying on manual surveys are expected to face a rising standard of execution.
Beverage and consumer goods teams that run store visits may see execution gaps, out-of-stocks, and pricing issues flagged through a single platform. Brands relying on manual shelf surveys may need to adopt similar tools to keep pace.
The takeaway
Turning each store visit into immediate, data-backed action is becoming the competitive benchmark in retail execution. Sales teams can start by assessing where manual audits still slow decisions on pricing and shelf availability.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Food & Beverage Magazine.
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