Kinly

What Kinly does

Kinly is a global audiovisual (AV) and unified communications & collaboration (UCC) integrator delivering end-to-end workplace transformation services to large enterprises, defense organizations, public sector bodies, and higher education institutions. The company was founded in 1985 and is registered as Kinly AS in Norway, with operational roots in the Netherlands and a transatlantic presence established through the August 2025 merger with U.S.-based Yorktel. Following the merger, the combined entity operates under the Kinly brand, generating approximately USD 400 million in annual revenue with around 1,600 employees across 25 offices in 12 countries, led by CEO Ken Scaturro (formerly Yorktel's acting CEO).

The company's product portfolio spans six solution areas — Workplace Collaboration, Collaboration Solutions, Digital Experiences, Critical Environments, Software Platforms & Infrastructure, and Events & Broadcast Experiences — supported by Strategy & Advisory, Design & Implementation, Global Deployment, Support Services, Managed Services, and Premium Services (Kinly VIP). Proprietary technology assets include Kinly Cloud (video conferencing interoperability connecting Cisco, Microsoft Skype for Business, Google Hangouts Meet and browser endpoints), Kinly Smart Monitoring (remote AV management), and Kinly Secure Meet (identity-verified video conferencing). The platform integrates with Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Zoom, Pexip, Google Meet, and Skype for Business, and has been augmented through strategic partnerships with Neat (Mastery partner), HP Poly (Google Beam), Absen, Crestron, and Logitech.

Kinly operates a hybrid revenue model combining project-based AV integration (one-time), recurring managed services, professional services, and software subscriptions under bespoke, quote-based multi-year enterprise contracts. GTM is enterprise field sales targeting multinational organizations with complex, multi-region collaboration requirements. The customer base spans financial services (De Nederlandsche Bank, Legal & General, Zurich, Rathbones, Willis Towers Watson, CFC Underwriting), energy (EDF Energy, Aibel), healthcare (Stavanger University Hospital), telecom (Vodafone), retail (Selfridges), and higher education (Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Northampton). Reported customer retention stands at 94%, and the company holds Microsoft Gold Global Provider status, Cisco Gold Global Provider status, AVIXA APEx distinction, and Crestron DM NVX Top Education Project recognition. Historical M&A activity includes Viju and VisionsConnected (2017), MK2 Audiovisual (2018), and AVMI (leveraged buyout backed by Avedon Capital Partners, 2020).

Name

Kinly

Legal name

Kinly

Website

https://kinly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Global audiovisual and unified communications integrator serving large enterprises, defense, public sector, and higher education with end-to-end AV solutions, recurring managed services, AI-enabled meeting platforms, and workplace transformation delivery across 25 offices in 12 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Integration and Workplace Collaboration Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53242)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

Keywords

• Audio visual integration
• Unified communications solutions
• Workplace transformation services
• Managed AV services
• Video conferencing deployment

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Audio Visual Integration & Solutions: One-time project-based revenue from designing, integrating, and deploying bespoke AV solutions tailored to client requirements regardless of complexity, project size, or location
2. Managed Services: Recurring revenue from globally trusted on-site and remote expertise including Room Managed Services, Voice Managed Service, and Digital Signage Managed Services
3. Professional Services: Strategy & Advisory, Design & Implementation, Project Delivery, Global Deployment, Support Services, and Premium Services (VIP Suite/Assist/Ops)
4. Software Platforms & Infrastructure: Software solutions optimized for performance and security, simplifying procurement and maximizing value

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kinly is a full-service AV and unified communications integrator that designs, deploys, and manages workplace collaboration technology for global enterprises. Its offering spans bespoke AV integration projects, managed services (Room, Voice, Digital Signage), premium VIP support, and proprietary platforms including Kinly Cloud (video interoperability), Kinly Smart Monitoring, and Kinly Secure Meet, supported by 24/7 global service delivery across 25 offices in 12 countries.

Product overview

Kinly is a full-service AV and UC integrator that delivers expert advice and solutions for workplace transformation. The company offers an integrated portfolio combining six core solution areas (Workplace Collaboration, Collaboration Solutions, Digital Experiences, Critical Environments, Software Platforms & Infrastructure, and Events & Broadcast Experiences) supported by professional services (Strategy & Advisory, Design & Implementation, Global Deployment, and Support Services). The portfolio includes managed service offerings (Room Managed Services, Voice Managed Services, Digital Signage Managed Services) and premium VIP services. Kinly Cloud serves as the company's cloud platform providing video conferencing interoperability. The portfolio integrates with major platforms including Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, Pexip, and Google Hangouts Meet. Following the 2025 merger with Yorktel, the combined entity operates under the Kinly brand with expanded managed services and AI-driven support capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workplace Collaboration Solutions Globally scalable AV solutions designed for consistency across rooms, sites, and regions, including meeting space solutions, high performance spaces, XR and immersive experiences, and command and control capabilities, sold to global enterprises.
• Collaboration Solutions Solutions transforming communication and inspiring people with seamless UC experiences, including collaboration platforms, secure and sovereign solutions, and enterprise voice solutions for organizations deploying hybrid work and modern workplace strategies.
• Digital Experiences Immersive digital solutions that drive maximum engagement, including workplace management, digital signage, and retail and customer experiences for enterprises seeking to unify people and technology.
• Critical Environments Solutions High-performance collaboration solutions for critical applications across defense, healthcare, and transport sectors, including control and command centres and offshore telemedicine.
• Software Platforms & Infrastructure Software solutions optimized for performance and security that simplify procurement and maximize value, including Kinly's proprietary monitoring and management platforms, sold to enterprises seeking unified UCC software infrastructure.
• Events & Broadcast Experiences Flawless hybrid and physical event and broadcast experiences delivered globally with expert strategy, planning, and production for corporate events and broadcast needs, including equipment rental.
• Strategy & Advisory Services Expert advice and proactive planning services to secure long-term success, including workplace strategy consulting for organizations undertaking AV and UC transformations.
• Design & Implementation Services Solution design and project delivery services that deliver future-ready AV and UC environments with consistency and control across complex deployments.
• Global Deployment Globally governed AV deployment service built for consistency and scale across international locations, executed by Kinly's network of 25 offices in 12 countries.
• Support Services 24/7 global support service for fast and consistent AV and UC resolutions at scale, provided to enterprise clients across all geographies.
• Managed Services Recurring managed services including Room Managed Services, Voice Managed Service, and Digital Signage Managed Services that provide globally trusted on-site and remote expertise to reduce complexity, save costs, and deliver dependable AV and UC experiences.
• Kinly VIP Premium Services Premium proactive support and monitoring services for meeting rooms, comprising VIP Suite, VIP Assist, and VIP Ops, delivering faster resolutions, more uptime, and seamless experiences for enterprise meeting spaces.
• Kinly Cloud Kinly's proprietary cloud platform providing video conferencing interoperability, enabling connectivity across multiple video conferencing systems including Cisco, Polycom, Microsoft Skype for Business, Google Hangouts Meet, and web browsers, sold to enterprises with multi-vendor UC estates.
• Kinly Smart Monitoring Remote monitoring, management and support platform for entire meeting room solutions including screens, sound, light, and all peripherals, enabling IT managers to receive notifications and take control from remote locations.
• Kinly Secure Meet Security-focused video meeting solution addressing digital fraud and identity verification concerns in video conferencing, sold to security-conscious enterprises and public sector organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% customer retention rate demonstrating high customer satisfaction and loyalty
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• NeatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Kinly designated as Mastery partner - the highest tier in Neat's Global Partner Program. Strategic partnership enables Kinly to deploy Neat's full video portfolio to enterprise clients worldwide, providing standardized end-to-end solution for intelligent meeting room modernization. Kinly's significant presence in Americas and global network accelerates deployments of Neat's AI-native collaboration platform.
• YorktelflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Yorktel acquired Kinly in August 2025 and merged to expand global managed services portfolio and audiovisual technology capabilities. Combined organization now unified under Kinly brand name, creating a transatlantic ProAV integrator. The merged entity generates approximately USD 400 million in annual revenue with around 1,600 employees. Ken Scaturro, Yorktel's former acting CEO, now leads the combined company.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationKinly holds Microsoft Specialisation for Modern Work - Meetings & Meeting Rooms, renewed Solutions Partner Designation globally, and Gold Global Provider status. Partner for Microsoft Teams Rooms, Surface Hub, and related collaboration solutions.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationKinly is a Cisco Gold Global Provider with three new Cisco Meraki Powered Services and two Cisco Solution Specialisations. Strategic partner for Webex collaboration solutions, RoomOS devices, and Cisco collaboration technology.
• CrestroncoreTechnology or IntegrationKinly partners with Crestron for Microsoft Teams Rooms solutions. Crestron Flex certified system portfolio provides complete meeting room solutions with monitoring, management, and remote support capabilities.
• HP PolycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to bring HP Dimension with Google Beam technology to global organisations. Kinly and HP Poly announced partnership to drive the future of work through innovative collaboration hardware.
• PexipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal partnership agreement between Kinly and Pexip to expand in video conferencing market. Partnership delivers enterprise video conference technology built around people with support and training. Joint webinars on hybrid working and public sector solutions.
• AbsencoreTechnology or IntegrationKinly is a Global Platinum Partner of Absen. Attended Absen's UK showroom launch event as a key partner in LED video wall solutions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BT (BT Enterprise / Global Services): UK-headquartered managed communications provider with workplace collaboration and managed services offerings that overlap with Kinly's enterprise UC and managed services portfolio, particularly across UK enterprise and public sector.
• HCLTech: Global digital workplace and IT services provider; competes with Kinly at the high end for large, multi-region enterprise transformation mandates under its digital workplace practice.
• CDW: Large US IT solutions provider with AV/UC integration and managed services business. Operates at broader IT scale than Kinly but overlaps heavily on enterprise collaboration deployments.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions and services provider with a workplace collaboration practice covering AV integration, unified communications, and managed services — competing with Kinly for enterprise and education deals.

Direct peers

• Computacenter: European-headquartered IT integrator with substantial workplace collaboration and UCC practices serving large enterprises across the UK and continental Europe — overlapping with Kinly's target accounts and UC vendor ecosystems.
• Convergint Technologies: Global security and AV systems integrator with comparable enterprise integration, managed services, and global deployment capabilities, increasingly competing with Kinly in workplace transformation RFPs.
• Spinitar: US-based AV integration and managed services firm serving corporate, education, and government clients — directly comparable to Kinly in scope and customer mix but at smaller scale.
• Diversified: US-based ProAV and unified communications integrator offering design, integration, and managed services across enterprise, education, and public sector — a direct competitor across most of Kinly's verticals.
• AVI-SPL: Largest North American ProAV integrator with similar enterprise AV/UC integration, managed services, and global deployment capabilities. Directly competes with Kinly for global enterprise workplace transformation deals.

Regional players

• Atea: Leading Nordic IT infrastructure and services provider with a workplace/collaboration practice. Closest European peer in terms of regional IT services scale, but primarily serves the Nordics and Baltics rather than competing with Kinly's broader EMEA footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A4 records

Investments

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