Axcess Worldwide

Name

Axcess Worldwide

Legal name

Axcess Worldwide

Website

https://axcessworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Brand Partnership Consulting

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Festival & Live Entertainment Brand Partnerships (MPAAAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Creator Partnerships & Sponsorship Sales (Brand Partnerships) (MPAAAHAK)

Keywords

• Luxury brand partnerships
• Partnership marketing
• Brand advisory services
• Sponsorship consulting
• Luxury marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Advisory and Consulting Fees: Strategic partnership advisory services where the firm works as a strategic partner, immersing in client's brand and industry to develop tailored strategies.
2. Experiential Marketing Services: Full-service experiential marketing execution including events, sponsorships, and brand activations for luxury brands.
3. Venture Investments and Equity Stakes: The firm secures equity stakes in high-growth companies where engagement can accelerate product development, market penetration, revenue growth and enterprise value. Kirk Posmantur holds equity stakes in over 50 growth stage companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Axcess Worldwide is a global advisory and partnership marketing firm that helps luxury brands, ultra-high-net-worth platforms, and sports/entertainment entities build, broker, and activate strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and experiential marketing programs. The firm also operates proprietary events and content platforms that serve as branded engagement channels for its clients.

Product overview

Axcess Worldwide is a global advisory and partnership marketing firm that operates as a service-based consultancy rather than a software product company. The company offers a unified suite of professional services organized around partnership marketing, sponsorship activation, business development, event marketing and execution, and marketing strategy and consulting. These core services are delivered directly by Axcess Worldwide, with comprehensive creative services provided through a joint venture partnership with Creature Studio. The service portfolio encompasses brand strategy and identity development, experience design (including user research, product definition, and web design), and marketing execution (covering market testing, content strategy, sales enablement, and go-to-market planning). The firm specializes in connecting ideas, people, and brands to create meaningful partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes and enterprise value for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Axcess Digital: A joint venture with Townsquare Media's Ignite platform providing digital advertising and marketing solutions.
• Creature Studio Partnership

Products and services

• Partnership Marketing Advisory Strategic advisory and broker service that helps luxury brands, UHNW platforms, and sports/entertainment properties identify, negotiate, and activate high-value partnerships and sponsorships.
• Experiential Marketing Programs Design and execution of branded experiences, events, and content platforms that connect clients with luxury and UHNW audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of millions of dollars in contracted revenue generated for clients
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Rolls-Royce Motor CarscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2017AXW was selected as Experiential Agency of Record (AOR) for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America. Responsible for strategy, planning, implementation and execution of RRMC's full experiential marketing calendar including events at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and Art Basel Miami Beach, new product launches, driving events, dealer events, affinity partner programming, and strategic initiatives. The partnership began in 2008 with targeted local dealer events.
• American Express AsiacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2016AXW embarked on a unique partnership with American Express in Asia, curating unique benefits and exclusive experiences for premium card members throughout Asia. First benefit launched with Sotheby's and Acquavella art galleries offering exclusive access to rare art collections for Centurion customers from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.
• 25madisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Kirk Posmantur, 25madison is a venture platform co-incubating ideas, investing in early-stage startups, and propelling companies into their next phase of growth. Located adjacent to AXW's new Union Square office. AXW serves as strategic agency partner.
• Creature StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership with Creature, a brand and experience design agency, to establish a comprehensive creative services offering. Enables AXW to serve as a complete creative partner delivering end-to-end solutions including brand strategy, visual identity, experience design, user research, product definition, and go-to-market plans.
• NetJetscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership producing the NetJets Poker Invitational, the most sought-after NetJets owner event of the year. AXW conceptualized and executes the event featuring $2.5 million in prizes, attracting celebrities like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Tom Brady. Partnership has generated millions in sales through pop-up boutiques.
• Forbes Travel GuidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership leveraging Forbes Travel Guide's relationships with Star-Rated hotels and resorts. Developed multi-city Audemars Piguet event series with Five-Star Lounges, watchmaking classes, and panel discussions. Generated brand awareness reaching 144K+ digitally and 1MM+ social media.
• Internova Travel GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAXW facilitated partnership between Internova, Sharecare, and Forbes Travel Guide for health security verification platform validating procedures at 50,000+ hotels booked through Internova's systems.
• SharecarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital health company providing health security verification for hospitality industry. AXW facilitated partnership with Internova and Forbes Travel Guide.
• Omni Hotels & ResortsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAXW served as advisor and facilitator for Omni Viking Lakes Hotel partnership. The 14-story, 320-room full-service hotel adjacent to Minnesota Vikings headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota, scheduled to open fall 2020.
• InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAXW facilitated partnership between Las Vegas Sands and IHG in 2010, resulting in The Venetian alliance with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. Program evolved to include The Venetian Macau, The Parisian Macau, and The Londoner Hotel in Macau through 2027.
• Sentient JetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAXW developed and produces Sentient Jet's annual Cardholder Benefits Guide featuring exclusive offers to finest hotels, vineyards and retailers. The program has seen 136% increase in partner redemptions over five years.
• FendimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-city tour featuring shopping experiences, trunk shows, luncheons, cocktail parties and intimate dinners across strategic markets. Generated hundreds of new leads and over $100,000 in event sales.
• Graff DiamondsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated disruptive $1 million Graff x Beats partnership featuring 112 carats of diamonds. The headphones became sensation when featured at Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show, generating tens of millions in brand exposure.
• Big Ten ConferencemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKevin Warren, former COO of Minnesota Vikings connected by AXW, was named sixth Commissioner of Big Ten Conference. AXW facilitates ongoing partnerships between Big Ten and luxury brands.
• Revolution CookingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRevolution Toaster featured in AXW newsletter with promotional code AXCESS for 20% discount.
• Align Technology (Invisalign)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAXW working alongside Align Technology launching NFL partnership as Official Clear Aligner Sponsor. Executing league-level, team, and player activations for brand awareness and orthodontic care demand generation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 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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