EC Purchasing

What EC Purchasing does

EC Purchasing is a privately held Jacksonville, Florida-based membership platform that aggregates pre-negotiated discounts from more than 50 vendor partners and resells access to U.S. small and medium-sized businesses for an annual membership fee. The company operates as a horizontal B2B discount program organized into 14 product categories spanning business expenses (shipping, wireless, office supplies, copiers, IT equipment, car rentals, copy and print, promotional items, business services) and personal/employee-benefit categories (hotels, entertainment, wellness, food/wine/gifts, identity theft protection). Its technology layer is a web-based gated member portal that requires login to access partner-specific deal links and corporate IDs; there is no proprietary technology, no mobile application, and no public API.

The platform's core partners include the five largest U.S. hotel groups (Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG), major shipping carriers (UPS, FedEx), tier-one telecom providers (Verizon, AT&T), office supply retailers (Staples, ODP Business Solutions), copier and IT vendors (HP, Xerox, Canon, Konica Minolta, Microsoft, Logitech), and consumer lifestyle brands (Disney, Universal, Hertz, Omaha Steaks, LifeLock). Member benefits are framed as percentage-based discounts (e.g., up to 60% on hotels, up to 20% on gifts) while preserving existing vendor account numbers, invoice terms, and local representation.

EC Purchasing generates revenue through annual recurring membership subscriptions priced on a sales-led basis — pricing is not publicly disclosed and must be obtained by calling the company. Acquisition runs through a combination of online registration, inbound phone inquiries, and referral capture, with account executives responding within 24 hours. The company operates with 11-50 employees and a U.S.-only footprint, with no disclosed funding, ownership, leadership, or revenue figures, representing material information gaps for any prospective investor or acquirer.

Name

EC Purchasing

Legal name

EC Purchasing

Website

https://ecpurchasing.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EC Purchasing is a Jacksonville-based membership platform that resells access to pre-negotiated discounts from 50+ partner vendors across 14 business and personal expense categories to U.S. small and medium-sized businesses via an annual subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: EC Purchasing generates revenue through membership fees. Businesses pay to join the program to access exclusive discounts from partner vendors across categories including shipping, hotels, office supplies, entertainment, and wellness. The membership model provides recurring revenue with customer lifetime value tied to annual renewal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EC Purchasing is a membership-based B2B discount program that aggregates negotiated savings from a network of 50+ partner vendors across business and personal expense categories. Members pay an annual membership fee and gain exclusive access to discounted rates on shipping, hotels, wireless, office supplies, copiers, IT equipment, entertainment, wellness, and identity protection. Members retain their existing account numbers, invoice terms, and vendor relationships while accessing lower rates through a centralized member portal.

Product overview

EC Purchasing is a membership-based B2B discount program offering exclusive savings across 14 product categories. The platform provides members with negotiated discounts from a network of over 50+ partner brands and vendors spanning business services (Stamps.com, PODS), shipping (FedEx, UPS), wireless (Verizon, AT&T), office supplies (Staples, ODP), copiers (HP, Canon, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Xerox), computers & IT (Microsoft, Logitech, Acer, Garmin, Sonos, McAfee), hotels (Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt), car rentals (Hertz), entertainment (Disney, Universal, Six Flags, sports leagues), food & gifts (1-800-Flowers, Omaha Steaks, Foley Family Wines), wellness (Nutrisystem, Anytime Fitness, Fitbit), and identity protection (LifeLock). The program operates as a unified savings portal where members access partner discounts through a centralized login system, with offerings categorized into Business Discounts and Personal Discounts sections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EC Purchasing Membership

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wyndham Hotels & ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members receive discounted rates at Wyndham hotel brands including Howard Johnson, Microtel, Days Inn, Ramada, Super 8, Wingate, Wyndham Garden, Wyndham Grand, Baymont, LaQuinta, and related properties. Members access these rates through dedicated booking links with corporate IDs.
• Marriott InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing offers Marriott hotel discounts to members accessing member deals portal. Discounts available across Marriott brands.
• Hilton WorldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members access Hilton hotel discounts through the member deals platform. Includes Hilton, Conrad, Canopy, and other Hilton brands.
• Hyatt HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members receive Hyatt hotel discounts through the member deals portal. Covers Hyatt, Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, and other brand properties.
• InterContinental Hotels GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members access InterContinental, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo, and other IHG brand discounts through member deals platform.
• UPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers receive discounted shipping rates through UPS while maintaining existing account numbers, invoice terms, and local representation.
• FedExcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members access discounted FedEx shipping rates while retaining existing account numbers, invoice terms, and local representation.
• VerizoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers receive exclusive discounts off business and personal wireless plans, devices, and accessories through Verizon.
• AT&TcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members access exclusive discounts on AT&T wireless plans, devices, and accessories for business and personal use.
• StaplescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers receive office supply discounts through Staples, including paper, writing instruments, and business essentials.
• ODP Business SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members access office supply discounts through ODP Business Solutions (formerly Office Depot).
• XeroxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers access discounts on Xerox copiers and IT solutions for business printing and document management needs.
• HPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members receive discounts on HP copiers and computer products.
• Konica MinoltacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers access copier and imaging equipment discounts through Konica Minolta.
• HertzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members receive car rental discounts through Hertz with exclusive corporate rates.
• MicrosoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers access discounts on Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products through the IT Solutions category.
• LogitechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members receive IT product discounts including Logitech peripherals and audio equipment.
• LifeLockminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers access identity theft protection plans through LifeLock at discounted member rates.
• 1-800-FlowersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers receive up to 20% discounts on flowers, gifts, and gourmet products through 1800-Flowers and related brands including Cheryl's, Shari's Berries, and Fruit Bouquets.
• Omaha SteaksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members access food and gift discounts on premium steaks and gourmet products from Omaha Steaks.
• NutrisystemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers access wellness program discounts through Nutrisystem diet and nutrition plans.
• Anytime FitnessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members receive fitness program discounts through Anytime Fitness gym memberships.
• Walt Disney WorldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers access entertainment discounts on Walt Disney World theme park tickets and vacation packages.
• Universal Studios OrlandominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members receive discounts on Universal Studios Orlando theme park tickets and experiences.
• Six FlagsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers access theme park discounts at Six Flags locations.
• Foley Family WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers save 15% on a portfolio of highly-acclaimed wines from Foley Family Wines vineyards using promotional code ECPURCH.
• Bright DimeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers access financial wellness tools and services through Bright Dime.
• PODSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers receive business services discounts including portable storage solutions through PODS.
• Stamps.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEC Purchasing members access business services including postage and shipping solutions through Stamps.com.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• LifeMart (by WorkStride): LifeMart is an employee discount marketplace that aggregates offers across shopping, travel, entertainment, and financial wellness. Comparable to EC Purchasing in delivering a single-membership savings experience to businesses and their employees.
• NextJump (Perks at Work): NextJump operates Perks at Work, a corporate discount and rewards platform offering exclusive deals to employees at member companies. Comparable to EC Purchasing in the B2B membership savings category with broad merchant network.
• Access Development: Access Development operates a discount network serving associations, member organizations, and businesses — providing member-only offers across travel, dining, retail, and services. Closely matches EC Purchasing's aggregation and member-gated access approach.
• Plum Benefits: Plum Benefits delivers curated discounts and perks to employees of client companies across shopping, travel, electronics, and wellness — directly comparable to EC Purchasing's category breadth and B2B membership model.
• Beneplace (PerkSpot): Beneplace (now operating alongside PerkSpot) is a corporate discount and perks platform that aggregates thousands of brand discounts for employees and members of client organizations — directly comparable to EC Purchasing's SMB membership discount aggregation model.
• CorporatePerks: CorporatePerks is a member-based discount program offering deals on entertainment, travel, electronics, and everyday services to employees and businesses — a near-identical value proposition to EC Purchasing for the same SMB/employee buyer.
• Working Advantage: Working Advantage is a member-based discount program providing employees and association members with savings on entertainment, travel, and consumer goods — overlapping significantly with EC Purchasing's entertainment and travel category focus.

Others

• Office Depot / ODP Business Solutions: ODP Business Solutions (Office Depot) provides direct B2B procurement solutions, including negotiated pricing on office supplies, technology, and breakroom items. Listed as a current EC Purchasing partner, it represents both a partnership channel and a potential competing direct-discount offering.

Broad incumbents

• Sam's Club Business: Sam's Club Business offers membership-based business pricing on supplies, equipment, and services. While primarily a warehouse model, it competes for the same cost-conscious SMB buyer that EC Purchasing targets.
• Amazon Business: Amazon Business is a broad B2B procurement platform offering business-only pricing, quantity discounts, and integrated purchasing across a vast catalog. While larger and more transactional, it competes for the same SMB cost-savings wallet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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