Smart store operator VenHub begins trading on Nasdaq
VenHub Global Inc., which markets fully autonomous smart-store-in-a-box solutions, began trading today on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “VHUB.”
The move comes as VenHub seeks to scale its autonomous, unattended retail platform. VenHub’s business model centers on multiple revenue streams tied to Smart Store hardware sales, monthly software-as-a-service fees, and maintenance and support contracts. Through June 30, 2025, more than 1,000 Smart Store pre-orders have been logged, the company reports, representing an aggregate potential contract value of more than $300 million if converted at current pricing.
To support wider rollout, in mid-January, VenHub took a live, unattended Smart Store to NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, similar to what it displayed at the 2025 NAMA Show. The unit set up for real-time use, allowing visitors to place orders from their smartphones, watch the robotics operate, and experience the end-to-end customer journey.
VenHub’s unattended retail units are designed to operate 24/7 without on-site staff. Current deployments include Los Angeles Union Station and the LAX Metro Transit Center, with additional operations cited at the Hollywood Bowl.
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