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Philadelphia, PA (May 26, 2026) — Lula Commerce, the AI-powered operating system for convenience store ecommerce, has been named Technology Startup of the Year at the 34th Annual PACT Ecosystem Awards. The Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT) presented the award on May 19 at the Springfield Country Club, recognizing the organizations and individuals advancing technology, life sciences, and healthcare across the Greater Philadelphia region.
The Ecosystem Awards, formerly the Enterprise Awards, are the longest-running awards program of their kind in the Philadelphia region and are widely regarded as among the area's most competitive business honors. Lula was selected as Technology Startup of the Year from a field of the region's fastest-growing technology companies.
“PACT has been the connective tissue of the Philadelphia innovation community for a long time, so this recognition carries real weight for our team," said Adit Gupta, Co-founder and CEO of Lula Commerce. "We're proud to be building here and committed to staying here as we grow.”
Founded in 2021, Lula helps convenience retailers grow online without growing headcount, managing digital storefronts across first-party branded ordering and third-party marketplaces like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub from a single platform. The company now serves more than 2,000 retail locations across 44 states and has most recently raised an $8 million Series A in October 2025.
"The PACT Ecosystem Awards are a reflection of the extraordinary innovation happening across the Greater Philadelphia region," said Dean Miller, CEO of PACT. "This year's winners and honorees represent the entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and mentors who are building transformative companies, advancing critical technologies, and strengthening our region's position as a national leader in innovation."
Lula was one of seven competitive category winners recognized at the 2026 Ecosystem Awards, alongside honorees spanning technology, healthcare, and life sciences.
Lula Commerce provides digital commerce solutions specializing in the convenience retail industry. Its comprehensive platform centralizes third-party marketplace management, first-party ordering, inventory, customer engagement, menu optimization, business intelligence, and performance analytics, enabling retailers to scale digital ordering without adding operational complexity. For more information, visit lulacommerce.com.
PACT sits at the center of that ecosystem. We’re where founders, investors, operators, and corporate leaders connect to turn momentum into outcomes— capital raised, companies scaled, talent developed, and partnerships formed. Through our events, advisory boards, advocacy, and curated connections, PACT helps companies navigate every stage of growth while strengthening the region as a whole. In a market that rewards fundamentals over hype, PACT is the network that brings the right people together to build durable companies and keep innovation rooted in Greater Philadelphia.
