iConnectPOS

What iConnectPOS does

iConnect POS is a cloud-based point-of-sale platform built and operated as a product division of InspireSmart Inc., a private US corporation founded in 2004 by Subodh C. Gupta. The platform originated from custom software work for Fortune 500 and global beauty brands (initially launched as "Connect Beauty" in 2010 and rebranded to iConnect POS in 2012), and now serves franchises, multi-unit chains, and enterprise retailers across more than 40 countries with a reported 10,000+ customer base. Its core product is a multi-platform cloud POS that runs natively on iPad, iPhone, Windows, Android, and web browsers, with offline mode and real-time synchronization across locations, supported by 55+ back-office reports, inventory and employee management, appointment booking, and built-in CRM and marketing tools.

The company's revenue mechanics combine tiered SaaS subscriptions ($50/$100/$150 per month for small/medium/large packages plus custom Enterprise pricing) with payment processing (flat-rate processing starting at 2.65%), hardware sales (EMV Register bundles, stands, printers, scanners), and a White Label/OEM licensing channel. Its go-to-market is multi-pronged: product-led growth through a 15-day free trial, direct enterprise field sales with dedicated POS consultants, and structured Referral, Reseller, Developer, and White Label partner programs. Notable distribution and integration partners include VeriFone (white-label mPOS development partner), SAP, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, IBM AS400, Oracle, QuickBooks, Salesforce, MailChimp, Twilio, and multiple payment processors (PayPal, WorldPay, Moneris, Evo Payments, eProcessingNetwork).

The product surface spans iPad/iPhone/Android/Windows/Web POS, specialized solutions for salons, QSR, franchises, and corporate/enterprise deployments (with deep ERP integration), a consumer-facing ConnectMe Mobile Wallet app, self-checkout kiosks, kitchen display systems, and a public API for developer integrations. Headquartered at 8000 E. Maplewood Ave, Suite 122, Greenwood Village, Colorado with a secondary office in Santa Clara, California, the company has between 11 and 50 employees and discloses a single $1M funding round in May 2016, with the broader business described as privately funded and bootstrapped through InspireSmart Inc.

Name

iConnectPOS

Legal name

InspireSmart Inc.

Website

https://geticonnectpos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

iConnect POS, a product of InspireSmart Inc., is a cloud-based point-of-sale platform serving franchises, multi-unit retailers, and enterprise operators across 40+ countries with iPad, iPhone, Windows, Android, and web POS apps, ERP integrations, payment processing, and white-label/OEM licensing for partners like VeriFone.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Point of Sale (POS) Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated POS Payments (ISVs & Vertical POS Platforms) (FSAMADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

POS Payment Software & Middleware (Terminal OS, Apps, Device Management) (FSAMADAC), POS Terminal Hardware (Countertop, Mobile, PIN Pads) (FSAMADAA)

Keywords

• Cloud point of sale
• Mobile POS software
• Franchise management system
• Retail POS platform
• Payment processing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clara

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: Monthly subscription tiers (Small $50/mo, Medium $100/mo, Large $150/mo, Enterprise custom pricing) with no long-term contracts and month-to-month billing. Pricing tiers based on number of employees.
2. Payment Processing: Credit card processing fees at 2.7% per US swipe transaction rate. Flat rate processing with no transaction fees and same flat rate on all major credit cards.
3. Hardware Sales: POS hardware including stands, cash drawers, receipt printers, card readers, and scanner accessories available as add-on purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

iConnectPOS is a cloud-based mobile Point of Sale (POS) software platform delivered through native apps for iPad, iPhone, Windows, Android, and Web browsers. It bundles register/POS functions, real-time inventory and employee management, built-in CRM, appointment booking, marketing automation, loyalty/gift cards, business intelligence reporting, and EMV-compliant payment processing for retailers, salons, QSRs, franchises, and multi-location enterprises. A companion ConnectMe mobile wallet app, an EMV Register hardware bundle, and a public API for third-party and ERP integration extend the offering. The product is sold via tiered SaaS subscriptions, transaction-based payment processing fees, and hardware sales.

Product overview

iConnectPOS offers a unified cloud-based Point of Sale platform with multiple deployment options: iPad POS (flagship tablet application), iPhone POS (mobile companion), Windows POS (desktop/tablet), Web POS (browser-based back office), and Android POS. The ecosystem includes industry-specific solutions for salons (Salon Software/Salon POS), franchise operations (Franchise POS), and enterprise customers (Corporate POS with ERP integrations for SAP, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, IBM). Hardware offerings include the EMV Register bundle and standalone POS Hardware. Consumer-facing products include ConnectMe Mobile Wallet app. The platform also supports White Label resale and provides a public API for custom integrations. Additional services encompass payment processing (Accept Credit Cards) and custom development (Custom POS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ConnectMe: ConnectMe Mobile Wallet - A customer-facing mobile wallet app that allows customers to find nearby businesses, pay for products and services, track loyalty and rewards points, and store gift cards and receipts digitally.

Products and services

• iPad POS Flagship tablet POS application that transforms an iPad into a fully functional cash register with appointment booking, customer management, and back office access; aimed at retail, salons, QSRs, and franchise operators.
• iPhone POS Mobile POS app turning iPhone into a full-featured cash register and appointment booking platform for on-the-go selling; for mobile businesses, event vendors, and on-site service providers.
• Windows POS Cloud POS solution for Windows devices (including Windows 10 tablets) with full register, payment processing, signature capture, customer management, and complete back office access.
• Web POS Browser-based POS accessible from any Mac or PC, functioning as a complete cash register and back office with real-time synchronization across all devices.
• Android POS Mobile POS solution for Android tablets and devices.
• EMV Register (iCR) Smart EMV bundle combining iConnect POS software with EMV-capable hardware for secure chip card processing compliant with chip card standards.
• Salon Software Comprehensive salon management solution with appointment booking, customer tracking, inventory management, and point of sale capabilities; targeted at salons, spas, and health & beauty businesses.
• Salon POS POS solution for beauty salons with appointment booking, self check-in kiosk, and salon management features.
• ConnectMe Mobile Wallet Consumer-facing mobile wallet app enabling customers to find nearby businesses using iConnect, pay via phone, track loyalty rewards and gift cards, and store receipts digitally.
• Accept Credit Cards Payment processing service with 2.7% per swipe rate, no transaction fees, PCI-compliant security, and free MagTek card reader; integrated with iConnect POS.
• Franchise POS Centralized cloud POS for franchisors with multi-unit management, centralized reporting, royalty calculations, and corporate gift/loyalty programs.
• Corporate POS Enterprise-grade mobile POS integrating with backend ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, IBM AS400, Oracle) for large multi-location businesses.
• Custom POS Fully customized POS solutions built to specification for unique business requirements with a dedicated development team; used by Aveda, Crocs, and other enterprise clients.
• White Label POS Complete rebranding of iConnect POS for white label resale by IT providers, payment processors, and consultants; flagship partner VeriFone Inc.
• iConnect POS API Public API enabling developers to build apps and integrate with third-party systems like ERP and Salesforce; used by Developer Partners.
• POS Hardware Hardware bundles including iPad stands, cash drawers, receipt printers, barcode scanners, and EMV card readers; options include Basic, Premium, and Custom packages.

Quantifiable outcome

• HH Brown (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary) processed a record-setting $110,000 in sales through 4 tablets in 1 day at Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability4 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VeriFone Inc. (NYSE: PAY)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSelected as the white label mPOS development partner for VeriFone Inc. This is a flagship partnership where iConnect developed the white label POS solution for VeriFone's mPOS offering.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration partner. iConnect POS runs natively on Windows devices and integrates with Microsoft ecosystem including Azure cloud platform.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise integration partner. iConnect is the first cloud POS to integrate with SAP backend systems for enterprise deployments.
• SagecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise integration partner. iConnect integrates with Sage accounting systems for enterprise deployments.
• Microsoft DynamicscoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise integration partner. iConnect integrates with Microsoft Dynamics ERP for corporate deployments.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise integration partner. iConnect integrates with IBM Retail Store Solutions and AS400 systems for large enterprise deployments.
• Evo PaymentscoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner providing payment gateway services for iConnect POS transactions.
• MoneriscoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner for credit card transactions through iConnect POS.
• WorldPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner providing gateway services for iConnect POS.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner. Free PayPal Here mobile card reader offered. PayPal Here integration for accepting credit cards.
• PosPortalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHardware fulfillment partner. First cloud POS to partner with PosPortal for industry-leading hardware ordering and fulfillment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Square (Block): Block's Square is the dominant SMB-focused cloud POS with iPad/iPhone register, payment processing, and multi-location features. Direct competitor across retail, beauty, and QSR verticals with substantially greater scale and capital.
• Toast: Restaurant-focused cloud POS platform serving QSR and full-service restaurants with integrated payments, online ordering, and kitchen display. Comparable in vertical QSR focus and SaaS-plus-processing model, with much larger funding base.
• Lightspeed Retail: Cloud POS for retail and restaurant SMBs and mid-market with multi-location, inventory, and analytics. Directly comparable to iConnect in retail vertical focus and franchise/multi-unit capability, publicly traded and significantly larger.
• Shopify POS: Shopify's retail POS extension ties online and in-store commerce for SMB and mid-market retailers. Direct overlap in retail vertical with strong multi-location features and a much larger ecosystem and brand.
• Clover (Fiserv): Fiserv's Clover is a cloud POS hardware-plus-software platform serving SMB restaurants, retail, and services with integrated payments. Comparable business model with both SaaS subscription and payment processing revenue, but with Fiserv-scale distribution.
• Revel Systems: iPad-based cloud POS for restaurants and retail with inventory, employee management, and multi-location. Closely comparable in product format (iPad-first) and franchise/multi-unit use case, serving similar mid-market customers.
• TouchBistro: iPad POS for restaurants with reservations, ordering, and payment processing. Overlaps with iConnect in QSR and franchise segments using iPad hardware and subscription-plus-processing monetization.
• Upserve (by Lightspeed): Cloud restaurant POS with integrated payments and analytics, now part of Lightspeed. Directly comparable QSR/fine-dining focus with subscription and processing revenue mix similar to iConnect's monetization model.

Emerging players

• Salon Software (SalonIQ / Millennium / Meevo): Vertical salon and spa management software with POS, booking, and CRM. Direct overlap with iConnect's salon and health-and-beauty vertical but with deeper salon-specific feature depth and no broader retail/QSR scope.
• Lavu: iPad POS for restaurants and bars with ordering, inventory, and payment processing. Comparable QSR-focused SaaS-plus-processing model at smaller scale, competing for similar franchise and multi-location accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iconnectpos
• Xx.com/iConnectPOS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ConnectBusiness

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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