Ahold Delhaize-backed venture fund W23 Global has invested in five start-ups developing retail technology. Moment Energy and Verse focus on energy storage and management, while Skyfire provides identity and payment infrastructure for AI shopping agents. Haast automates marketing compliance and Cresta applies generative AI to customer service. W23 Global is also backed by Tesco, Woolworths, Shoprite and Empire. (Ahold Delhaize)