Searchspringglobal leader in online product discovery and portfolio company PSG, has announced a merger with Klevu, an AI-driven search and discovery company. Headquartered in Finland, Klevu serves clients worldwide.

“We are excited to bring a new level of AI innovation to our shared customers and partner network.”

The combination brings together AI-driven product discovery, on-site search, personalization, merchandising, multi-channel product syndication and cross-selling capabilities into a single integrated platform, renamed Athos Commerce and powered by PSG. The combined platform will provide e-commerce professionals with a perfect solution to help improve the online shopping experience and optimize revenue.

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“Joining forces with Athos Commerce is a step forward for Kleva,” said Nilay Oza, CEO and co-founder of Kleva. “We believe our advanced AI-powered technology and shared vision of unified personalization are a perfect match. We look forward to expanding our reach and innovating faster, which will ultimately lead to higher conversions and an improved customer experience for our clients around the world.”

“Coming together under our new brand, Athos Commerce, we’re helping to create industry-leading ecommerce optimization and product discovery solutions for retailers at every stage of the product discovery journey,” said Alex Kombos, CEO of Searchspring, “We’re excited to bring our shared brought a new level of AI innovation to customers and the partner network.”

“Bringing these leading technologies together under one roof delivers a holistic, integrated set of solutions for our shared customer base, paving the way for opportunities to innovate and elevate online shopping,” said Chris Andrews, PSG CEO and Athos Commerce Board Member. “We are excited to support the growth of Athos Commerce as it sets a new standard for e-commerce innovation.”

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Why it matters to retailers and partners

• Complex solutions driven by artificial intelligence: Klevu’s AI-powered technology complements Searchspring’s on-site optimization, multi-channel syndication, analytics and cross-sell and upsell automation.
• Accelerated Global Reach: With offices in the United Kingdom, European Union, United States, Australia and India, Athos Commerce provides global service and support across time zones.
• A faster innovation cycle: Combining the skills and experience of both companies gives Athos Commerce the ability to accelerate product planning and help deliver superior solutions that align with evolving consumer expectations.
• One stop for eCommerce professionals: Retailers benefit from a unified platform for product discovery – including omnichannel search, merchandising, insights and automation – through a single brand that simplifies supplier relationships and workflows.