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KickApps

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Social publishing platform for creating social networks with added features, video players and widgets

New York City, United StatesFounded 2004Consumer Services
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2008
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About KickApps

KickApps operates in the mobile application development market, offering a marketplace for customizable, branded mobile apps. The company provides open-source iOS, Android, and hybrid mobile apps that can be tailored to meet specific brand initiatives. KickApps serves a diverse range of clients, primarily businesses looking to enhance their customer engagement through branded mobile applications. The company offers a variety of pre-fabricated business mobile applications, including restaurant apps, e-commerce apps, peer-to-peer service apps, marketplace apps, and loan manager apps. These apps can be customized to suit the unique needs of each client, providing a cost-effective and time-saving solution for businesses.

KickApps generates revenue through a subscription-based model, charging a monthly fee of $75 for each type of application. This model ensures a steady stream of income while providing clients with continuous support and updates. The company also offers custom app development services, allowing businesses to create fully branded apps that align with their specific requirements.

The primary market for KickApps includes small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups looking to establish a strong mobile presence without the high costs associated with custom app development. By offering a range of customizable templates, KickApps enables businesses to quickly deploy mobile apps that enhance customer interaction and drive sales.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
2004
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Employees
9
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
56.4/100
Industry
Media
Sub-industry
Social media
Sector
Consumer Services, Social, Publishing, Video, Platform
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITION✓Exit Jan 2011 $0 — KIT digital —
SERIES C✓Equity / VC Nov 2008 $14M $56M Jarl Mohn · Softbank Capital · North Atlantic Capital —
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Growth signals

KickApps website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for KickApps is 620 monthly website visits, up 37.8% over the last three months. KickApps's team declined 18.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits620 3-month web change+37.8% 1-year team growth-18.2%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

6 investors on the cap table

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Series A4 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • North Atlantic Capital

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • KIT digital
Team profiled 40 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
Startup mafia Hidden — book a demo alumni-founded startups
Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
1 countries with
team presence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom100%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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