# Ex-Spotify staff raise $10M to apply AI recommendations to online retail

Former Spotify employees have secured $10 million in funding for a startup that adapts Spotify's recommendation engine for e-commerce. The technology aims to personalize product suggestions for online shoppers, potentially boosting sales and engagement for retailers. This investment signals continued interest in applying AI-driven personalization beyond media streaming.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/ex-spotify-employees-raise-10m-to-bring-the-ai-behind-its-recommendations-to-e-commerce/) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000