Tarika Group

What Tarika Group does

Tarika Group, Inc. is a privately held managed IT services and digital solutions firm founded in 2009 (with firmographic data listing 2006 as an alternate founding year) and headquartered in Marriottsville, Maryland. Operating with 51–100 employees through a hybrid onshore/offshore delivery model — with US-based architecture and core design leadership paired with offshore scaling teams — the company serves small and mid-sized businesses plus mid-market clients primarily in the US Mid-Atlantic region (Maryland, Virginia, DC, Maine) and West Africa (Ghana, via an Accra regional office). Its offering is organized across five pillars: Managed IT Services (infrastructure management, helpdesk, cloud, cybersecurity, strategic IT leadership including Virtual CIO/CTO), Product Integration & Development (custom software, cloud architecture, data engineering, QA/testing), Branding & Digital Marketing (brand strategy, explainer video, web/e-commerce, SEO, paid social), AI Solutions & Intelligent Automation (generative AI, workflow optimization, intelligent code/QA assistants, smart meeting intelligence), and the EBIMS™ cloud-based Enterprise Business Information Management platform co-developed with Origin8 Limited.

Revenue mechanics mix recurring subscription-based managed IT services (flat-rate monthly pricing, typically annual billing cycles) with project-based professional services for custom development and branding work, plus self-service web hosting tiers. Go-to-market is sales-led, deploying enterprise field sales in core geographies, inside sales discovery sessions, and low-friction 15-minute IT assessment consultations — targeting clients who need enterprise-grade IT capability without the cost of a full in-house team. The company's positioning thesis is a "unified managed IT operating model" that consolidates infrastructure, cloud, helpdesk, and cybersecurity under a single accountable partner, with stated outcomes of 3x faster decision-making and 40% cost reduction versus fragmented multi-vendor approaches. Tarika is founder-controlled (CEO Sachin Agrawal, Director of IT Sean Anderton) with no disclosed institutional funding, M&A activity, or external ownership.

Customer concentration is distributed across multiple verticals — SMB/mid-market in finance and professional services (CPA firms), construction, healthcare, manufacturing, SaaS, postal services, and consulting — with no large enterprise anchor customers disclosed in available sources. Pricing is predominantly quote-based and customized, with subscription-style recurring contracts for managed services. Competitive differentiation rests on integration depth (Microsoft 365, Google Cloud, Azure DevOps, Foxit partnerships), the proprietary EBIMS™ trademark, and the cost-arbitrage hybrid delivery model rather than on patented technology, proprietary AI models, or unique data assets.

Name

Tarika Group

Legal name

Tarika Group, Inc.

Website

https://tarikagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tarika Group is a Maryland-based managed IT services and digital solutions provider serving SMB and mid-market clients across the US Mid-Atlantic and West Africa. It delivers unified managed IT, cybersecurity, custom software, branding, and AI automation through a hybrid onshore/offshore delivery model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Operations Outsourcing (Cloud Managed Operations) (BPAEAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB), Managed Workplace Services (DaaS/Workplace-as-a-Service) (BPAEAIAA), IT Asset Discovery, Inventory & CMDB Services (BPAEAOAE), Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO), Employee Experience (EX) & Digital Experience Monitoring Support (BPAEAJAO)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cloud cybersecurity
• Custom software development
• Digital marketing
• IT infrastructure management

Headquarters

HQ city

Marriottsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Recurring monthly subscription-based managed IT services including infrastructure management, helpdesk support, cloud services, and cybersecurity. Operates on flat-rate pricing with proactive monitoring and strategic IT planning.
2. Custom Software Development: Product integration and development services including mobile/web apps, e-commerce platforms, enterprise applications, cloud architecture, data engineering, and testing/QA services. Delivered via inshore/offshore hybrid model.
3. Branding & Digital Marketing Services: 360-degree branding solutions including brand strategy, design, explainer videos, web development, e-commerce development, SEO/content marketing, and social media/digital advertising.
4. AI Solutions & Intelligent Automation: AI business solutions and automation services including generative AI automation, AI-driven workflow optimization, intelligent code/QA assistants, and smart meeting intelligence systems.
5. Web Hosting & Domain Services: Web hosting and eCommerce services with various plan tiers including shared hosting, VPS, hybrid, and dedicated server options. Additional services include software licensing solutions and domain registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tarika Group delivers managed IT services that bundle infrastructure management, cloud services, cybersecurity, helpdesk support, and strategic Virtual CIO/CTO advisory under a single accountable operating model for SMBs and regulated mid-market organizations. Around this core they provide custom software development (mobile/web apps, enterprise apps, e-commerce), cloud architecture/DevOps on Azure and Google Cloud, AI-driven workflow automation, and 360° branding and digital marketing services. Their proprietary EBIMS™ cloud-based Enterprise Business Information Management platform, co-developed with Origin8 Limited and integrated with VMware Workspace ONE, is a flagship product line.

Product overview

Tarika Group is a managed IT services and digital solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into five main service pillars: (1) Managed IT Services covering IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and applications management; (2) Product Integration & Development including custom software, cloud architecture, data solutions, and QA/testing; (3) Branding & Digital Marketing encompassing brand strategy, web design, and digital advertising; (4) AI Solutions & Intelligent Automation featuring generative AI, workflow optimization, and intelligent assistants; and (5) EBIMS™, the company's flagship cloud-based Enterprise Business Information Management Systems platform. The offering uses a unified managed IT operating model that combines infrastructure, cloud, helpdesk, and cybersecurity under a single accountable partner structure, supported by onshore and offshore delivery teams across the USA and West Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EBIMS™: Enterprise Business Information Management System - a cloud-based business management system product developed in partnership with Origin8 Limited.

Products and services

• EBIMS™ Tarika Group's flagship cloud-based Enterprise Business Information Management Systems platform that integrates business information management, mobility solutions, and enterprise workflows into a unified system. Developed in partnership with Origin8 Limited and integrated with AirWatch/VMware Workspace ONE for enterprise mobility management. Sold to organizations needing cloud-based enterprise information management and mobility.
• Managed IT Services Comprehensive managed IT services bundling Strategic IT Leadership (Virtual CIO/CTO, Enterprise Architecture), IT Infrastructure Management (Helpdesk, Cloud, Asset Management), Cybersecurity Solutions (Risk & Compliance, Endpoint Security, MDR, Security Training), and Applications & Software Management (Microsoft 365, Google Cloud, Software Licensing). Delivered under a unified operating model on flat-rate monthly subscription for SMBs and regulated mid-market organizations.
• Product Integration & Development Custom software development and product integration services including Mobile & Web Apps, E-commerce Platforms, Enterprise Applications, Cloud Architecture & Support (Azure DevOps & SaaS Integration, Design/Implement/Manage), Data Solutions (Data Engineering & Analytics, Visualization & Business Insights), and Testing & QA (Functional, Performance, Security, Automation). Delivered as professional services to organizations needing bespoke software, cloud architecture, and data engineering.
• Branding & Digital Marketing 360° branding and digital marketing services covering Brand Strategy & Design, Explainer Video production (2D Character Animation, Whiteboard Animation, Kinetic Typography, Infographics, Motion Graphics), Custom Websites, E-commerce Development, SEO & Content Marketing, and Social Media & Digital Advertising. Sold as professional services engagements to SMBs and mid-market organizations.
• AI Solutions & Intelligent Automation AI business solutions and intelligent automation services including Generative AI Automation, AI-Driven Workflow Optimization, Intelligent Code & QA Assistants, and Smart Meeting Intelligence Systems. Sold to organizations seeking to automate operations, marketing, sales, HR, IT, and customer support with AI, with documented outcomes of up to 50% operational cost reduction.
• Web Hosting & Domain Services Self-serve web hosting and e-commerce hosting services with tiered plans (Shared, VPS, Hybrid, Dedicated server), domain registration, software licensing solutions, and a reseller program with mandatory monthly billing. Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee on shared hosting. Sold to SMBs, individuals, and resellers seeking online infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3X faster decision-making compared to traditional multi-vendor IT environments
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Origin8 LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2021Strategic partnership between Tarika Group (USA) and Origin8 Limited to promote digital solutions across markets. Jointly launched EBIMS-AirWatch, the first cloud-based Enterprise Business Information Management Systems integrated with AirWatch (VMware endpoint management). Partnership enables seamless enterprise mobility and information management solutions.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified partnership for Microsoft 365 services including implementation, migration, and ongoing management. Microsoft 365 Services are a core offering within Applications & Software Management service line.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Google Cloud Services partner providing cloud migration, architecture design, and ongoing Google Cloud management. Services include GCP infrastructure setup, data engineering, and analytics on Google Cloud Platform.
• Microsoft Azure (DevOps)coreTechnology or IntegrationAzure DevOps & SaaS Integration services provided as part of Cloud Architecture & Support. Includes design, implementation, and management of Azure-based solutions with DevOps pipeline integration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BlackPoint IT Services: Regional managed IT services and cybersecurity provider serving SMBs in the Pacific Northwest — comparable SMB-focused managed services model and customer size profile.
• Core BTS: US IT services firm delivering managed services, cloud, and security alongside custom application development — comparable hybrid services+product integration model to Tarika.
• NetGain Technologies: Regional managed IT and cloud services provider focused on SMB healthcare and professional services firms — comparable in service breadth, vertical focus, and managed services delivery model.
• Buchanan Technologies: Managed IT services and cybersecurity provider with US and offshore delivery serving SMB and mid-market clients — comparable inshore/offshore delivery model and managed services portfolio.
• Ntiva: US managed IT services and cybersecurity MSP with strong Mid-Atlantic presence serving SMB and mid-market clients — comparable business model, customer segment, and managed services positioning.
• Dataprise: Mid-Atlantic-based managed IT services and cybersecurity provider serving SMB and mid-market clients with a unified IT model — directly comparable in geography, target customer, and service portfolio to Tarika Group.
• Onepath: US managed IT services and unified communications provider focused on SMB and mid-market — comparable customer profile, recurring managed services revenue model, and cybersecurity emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• TPx Communications: National managed IT services and unified communications provider serving SMB and mid-market across the US — overlaps with Tarika's managed IT and cybersecurity offerings at broader scale.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions and managed services provider offering cloud, security, and Microsoft/Google platform services — broad incumbent that competes for similar mid-market managed services contracts.
• CDW: Large-scale IT solutions and managed services provider with national coverage across cloud, security, and infrastructure — competes with Tarika for mid-market and enterprise managed IT spend.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tarika_group
• Facebookfacebook.com/group.tarika
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tarika
• Instagraminstagram.com/tarika.group

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&A

Investments

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

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