What Kinex Media does

Kinex Media Inc. is a full-service digital agency founded in 2008 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with additional offices in Toronto, Fremont (CA), and New York. The company delivers three integrated service pillars: custom web design and development across WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Laravel, WooCommerce, Shopify, Shopify Plus, Adobe Commerce (Magento), and Hyva Theme; enterprise ecommerce builds with integrations into Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot, and Oracle NetSuite; and digital marketing services spanning technical and on-page SEO, PPC, social media advertising, email/SMS marketing, and a newer AI SEO portfolio covering GEO, AEO, and dedicated optimization for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Enterprise ecommerce projects, including headless commerce and Hyva Theme implementations, are positioned as the agency's premium offering alongside ongoing maintenance subscriptions and digital marketing retainers. Tiered vendor partnerships (Adobe Silver Solution Partner, Hyva Silver Partner, Shopify Plus Partner, Google Partner, Meta Business Partner) underpin the technical credentials for these engagements.

The business operates a hybrid GTM motion combining enterprise field sales for larger custom engagements, project-based consulting for mid-market clients, and inside-sales digital consultation for SMBs. Pricing is structured in four tiers: basic business websites ($7K-$15K), custom B2B/service websites ($15K-$35K), advanced ecommerce ($35K-$70K+), and enterprise solutions ($70K+), typically billed under multi-year contracts with recurring revenue from maintenance and marketing retainers. The client base spans 3,000+ global customers across 100+ cities, with public case studies anchored by named enterprise logos (Staples, Caterpillar, Zebra Pen, Home Hardware, Amerijet, Catelli, Olympia Tile, Master Group) and a reported 98% client retention rate.

Kinex Media is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, public listing, or institutional investors in the available record. The company was co-founded by Amir Waheed and Karan Sharma and acquired Infino in June 2022. It has been recognized on The Globe and Mail's Canada's Top Growing Companies list in 2022 and 2023, and has accumulated multiple Clutch industry awards. Headcount appears in the 11-50 range on firmographic databases, though the company itself references a "250+ Tech Experts" bench. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kinex Media

Legal name

Kinex Media Inc.

Website

https://kinexmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kinex Media is a Mississauga-based full-service digital agency offering custom web design, enterprise ecommerce development (Adobe Commerce, Shopify Plus, Hyva), and digital marketing including AI SEO services to 3,000+ clients across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Design & Development Services: Project-based custom web design and development services ranging from basic business websites to enterprise-level solutions. Includes WordPress, Magento, Shopify, Laravel, Drupal, and WooCommerce development.
2. Digital Marketing Services: Ongoing digital marketing services including SEO, PPC, social media advertising, email/SMS marketing, and AI SEO services.
3. Website Maintenance & Support: Ongoing website maintenance services for clients, providing continued support and optimization.
4. Enterprise Ecommerce Solutions: Advanced ecommerce development including Adobe Commerce and Shopify Plus implementations with enterprise system integrations (ERP, CRM, PIM, WMS).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kinex Media is a full-service digital agency that designs, develops, and markets websites and ecommerce stores. Its core work covers custom web design, web application development across platforms such as WordPress, Magento/Adobe Commerce, Shopify, Shopify Plus, Laravel, and WooCommerce, paired with digital marketing services including SEO, PPC, social media advertising, email/SMS marketing, and AI-powered search visibility (GEO, AEO, SEO for ChatGPT/Gemini/Perplexity).

Product overview

Kinex Media is a full-service digital agency founded in 2008, operating as a unified platform-plus-services model that combines web design, web development, and digital marketing into an integrated digital ecosystem. Their core offering spans three interconnected service pillars: Website Design and Development (including custom WordPress, Drupal, Laravel, and enterprise platforms like Adobe Commerce/Magento, Shopify Plus, and headless commerce); Ecommerce Solutions (spanning Shopify, Adobe Commerce/Magento, WooCommerce, and Hyva theme development for B2B, B2C, and D2C commerce); and Digital Marketing Services (including SEO, PPC, social media advertising, email/SMS marketing, and AI-powered search visibility). The agency differentiates through AI-enhanced capabilities including AI SEO Services, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) with specialized optimization for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity AI search engines. Additional offerings include graphic design, UX design, website maintenance, custom web applications, SEO auditing tools, and enterprise system integrations with Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot, and Oracle NetSuite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Website Design
• Web Development
• Ecommerce Development
• Adobe Commerce / Magento Development
• Shopify and Shopify Plus Development
• Headless Commerce Development
• Digital Marketing Services
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Pay Per Click (PPC) Advertising
• Social Media Advertising
• Email and SMS Marketing
• AI SEO Services
• Website Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• +154% sales growth, 95% higher cart conversions for Staples
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments16 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Adobe Commerce (Magento)coreTechnology or IntegrationAdobe Silver Solution Partner with deep expertise in Magento 2 development, migration, support, and Hyva Theme Development. Specializes in enterprise Adobe Commerce implementations with system integrations.
• Shopify PluscoreTechnology or IntegrationShopify Plus Partner specializing in Shopify Plus development, support, and headless commerce implementations for enterprise clients.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Partner status, providing certified Google advertising and PPC management services.
• HyvacoreTechnology or IntegrationHyva Silver Partner specializing in Hyva Theme Development for Magento/Adobe Commerce, providing faster and more performant storefronts.
• Meta Business PartnermajorTechnology or IntegrationMeta Business Partner providing social media advertising services with Facebook and Instagram ad management.
• KlaviyomajorTechnology or IntegrationKlaviyo Partner providing email and SMS marketing automation services for ecommerce and digital marketing campaigns.
• SemrushmajorTechnology or IntegrationSemrush Agency Partner providing advanced SEO tools and analytics for SEO services and campaigns.
• WordPresscoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep expertise in WordPress development for custom websites, with extensive WordPress plugin integration capabilities.
• LaravelcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized Laravel development for custom web applications and scalable web solutions.
• WooCommercemajorTechnology or IntegrationWooCommerce development services for WordPress-based ecommerce websites.
• DrupalmajorTechnology or IntegrationDrupal development services for enterprise-level content management and custom web applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WebFX: WebFX is a full-service digital marketing agency offering web design, SEO, PPC, and ecommerce services to mid-market and enterprise clients. Directly comparable to Kinex Media in service scope, customer segment, and project-based plus recurring revenue model.
• Lounge Lizard: Lounge Lizard is a web design and digital marketing agency specializing in brand strategy, website design, and digital marketing for B2B and B2C clients. Closely comparable in offering mix and target customer base to Kinex Media.
• Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: Thrive is a full-service digital agency providing web design, development, SEO, PPC, and social media marketing. Overlaps directly with Kinex Media's core service pillars and SMB-to-enterprise customer profile.
• Coalition Technologies: Coalition Technologies is a full-service ecommerce and web design agency specializing in Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce development with SEO and PPC services. Directly comparable to Kinex Media's ecommerce specialization and platform partnerships.
• SmartSites: SmartSites is a digital marketing agency offering web design, SEO, PPC, and ecommerce development. Closely comparable service mix and customer segment to Kinex Media, with a Google Premier Partner status.
• Blue Fountain Media (BFM Group): Blue Fountain Media is a digital agency providing web design, branding, and digital marketing services to mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable in target customer, service offerings, and project-based delivery model.
• Digital Silk: Digital Silk is a full-service digital agency specializing in web design, ecommerce development, and branding for growing brands. Comparable in service scope and enterprise ecommerce focus to Kinex Media.
• Sagapixel: Sagapixel is a digital agency specializing in plastic surgery and medical practice web design, SEO, and PPC. Adjacent specialty agency that competes for the same digital marketing budgets as Kinex Media.

Broad incumbents

• Toptal: Toptal is a global talent network connecting clients with freelance web developers, designers, and marketers. It competes with Kinex Media for the same enterprise design and development budget, though via a marketplace model rather than a full-service agency.
• HubSpot (CMS Hub): HubSpot offers CMS Hub and a partner agency ecosystem that competes with full-service digital agencies like Kinex Media. While HubSpot's partner program is a channel for Kinex, the broader HubSpot platform increasingly absorbs the web design and marketing automation work that agencies traditionally provided.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KinexMedia

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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