What Can Factory does

Can Factory is a London-based bespoke software development and technical consultancy founded in 2002 by Warren Kerrigan. The firm architects and delivers high-traffic, high-transaction enterprise digital platforms — e-commerce, mobile apps, loyalty hubs, payment ecosystems and ticketing integrations — primarily for major brands in the leisure and entertainment vertical, with marquee cinema operators (Cineworld, VOX Cinemas, Everyman, Majid Al Futtaim), broadcasters (ITV), publishers (Daily Mail Online) and charities (Comic Relief) among its named clients.

Technology-agnostic by design, the company selects stacks per project (Java/Spring, modern JavaScript frameworks including React, Vue and Angular, native iOS/Android plus Flutter and React Native, GraphQL, REST and ODATA), supported by a curated integration layer spanning Vista Cinema, Yotpo, multiple regional payment processors and loyalty platforms. A dedicated Automation & AI service line layers predictive machine learning, recommendation engines, LLMs for customer service and document summarisation, anomaly detection, optimisation and orchestrated agentic workflows into client platforms. Long-tenured engagements (the Vista partnership has run since 2010; the Cineworld partnership exceeds eight years) point to a delivery model built around complex, immovable-deadline projects.

Commercially, Can Factory operates as a private limited company on project-based professional services engagements with undisclosed bespoke pricing, selling directly to enterprise decision-makers via website-led enquiries, content marketing and referrals; a Worldwide Partners membership extends potential reach across 40+ countries. With 11-50 employees headquartered in London (Tintagel House, Albert Embankment) and a secondary Surrey office, the firm remains a founder-controlled boutique without disclosed external funding.

Name

Can Factory

Legal name

Can Factory Ltd

Website

https://canfactory.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Can Factory is a London-based bespoke software consultancy, founded in 2002, that architects high-traffic enterprise digital platforms — e-commerce, mobile, payments, loyalty and ticketing — primarily for cinema, leisure and entertainment brands including Cineworld, ITV, VOX Cinemas and Majid Al Futtaim.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Software Development & Consulting: Can Factory generates revenue through custom software development projects and technical consulting engagements. They architect and deliver high-performance digital platforms for enterprise clients with complex, mission-critical requirements. Projects are typically long-term, high-value engagements focused on delivering robust solutions on time and on budget.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Can Factory is a bespoke software development consultancy that architects, builds, and operates high-performance digital platforms for enterprise clients with complex, 'can't fail' requirements. Its core deliverable is custom software engineering across web, mobile, cloud, and AI/automation, with particular vertical depth in cinema ticketing (Vista integration since 2010), payment ecosystems, loyalty platforms, and high-traffic campaign systems for major brands in entertainment, media, retail, and charity sectors.

Product overview

Can Factory is a bespoke software development and consultancy agency founded in 2002, specialising in complex, high-transaction enterprise systems for the entertainment, leisure, cinema, and retail sectors. Its offering is structured as a portfolio of six core service lines — Software Development, Mobile App Development, Automation & AI, Strategic Problem Solving, DevOps & Cloud Engineering, and Vista Cinema Software Integrators — supported by a set of named sub-product capabilities including Engineering for Immovable Deadlines, Payment Ecosystems, Loyalty Programmes, Hybrid Mobile App Development, AI Personalisation, Multi-Language Solutions, and Yotpo Integration. The company is technology-agnostic, selecting the best-fit stack per project, and serves major brands including ITV, Cineworld, DailyMail Online, VOX Cinemas, Everyman, Majid Al Futtaim, Comic Relief, and Which?.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Software Development Technology-agnostic bespoke software development creating high-performance digital ecosystems for demanding experiences ranging from high-volume e-commerce to mission-critical business applications; integrates best-in-class third-party platforms with bespoke components across payment gateways, booking engines, ERPs, and CRMs.
• Mobile App Development Native (iOS and Android) and cross-platform mobile application development engineering high-performance apps for consumer loyalty and enterprise workflow digitisation, with stack choice dictated by project needs to maximise reach, efficiency, and reliability.
• Automation & AI Engineering-led AI and intelligent automation service identifying and implementing high-value automation opportunities including LLMs for customer service, predictive machine learning for pricing and stock optimisation, and mission-critical process automation with measurable ROI.
• Strategic Problem Solving Trusted technical partnership service for complex commercial challenges, architecting robust technical strategies grounded in over two decades of engineering experience in high-stakes environments; delivers de-risked project strategies and resilient digital ecosystems for market expansion and platform re-architecture.
• DevOps & Cloud Engineering End-to-end cloud infrastructure and deployment pipeline engineering and management covering continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), secure high-availability production environments, and resilient paths from code to customer for mission-critical applications.
• Vista Cinema Software Integrators Lead Vista Cinema Software Developer service since 2010, delivering complex cinema ticket software integration projects for exhibitors in Europe and the Middle East via ODATA and REST Vista APIs; creates bespoke online ticketing solutions integrating Vista back-office with websites, mobile apps, loyalty programmes, and payment systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered new iPad app with all agreed functionality, completed with a week to spare before Apple's Christmas cut-off deadline
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vista Group / Vista CinemacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2010Since 2010, Can Factory has been a lead Vista Cinema Software Developer, collaborating on complex cinema ticket software integration projects. They have integrated with a wide variety of Vista modules, working with leading cinema exhibitors in Europe and the Middle East including Cineworld, Everyman, and VOX Cinemas. The partnership involves integrating Vista ticketing software via ODATA and REST APIs.
• Worldwide PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCan Factory is a proud member of Worldwide Partners, a global network of the top independent marketing services agencies sharing an independent spirit and entrepreneurial drive. With over 80 agencies in more than 40 countries and experience in over 90 industry verticals, Worldwide Partners harnesses talent and expertise to reimagine growth for brands and agencies.
• Payment Processors (Checkout, Cybersource, KNet, Mada)coreTechnology or IntegrationCan Factory integrates multiple regional payment processors including Checkout, Cybersource, KNet, and Mada within single, resilient platforms. These integrations enable international expansion for clients like Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas by supporting diverse payment methods across different markets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valtech: Digital transformation agency with a strong travel, leisure, and hospitality vertical similar to Can Factory's cinema/leisure focus, delivering bespoke platforms for major brands.
• EPAM Systems: Global digital engineering services firm delivering bespoke software for enterprise clients across multiple verticals, comparable in bespoke project model and enterprise client base.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy with a bespoke engineering-led model and tech-agnostic philosophy, directly comparable to Can Factory's approach to enterprise digital platform delivery.
• AKQA: Digital agency combining creative strategy with bespoke engineering for enterprise brand transformation, directly comparable on service mix and target client profile.
• R/GA: Digital product agency known for building bespoke technology solutions and connected experiences for major enterprise brands, comparable on client profile and bespoke delivery model.
• Globant: Digital transformation consultancy combining engineering with AI and design to serve major global brands, comparable in scale and bespoke engineering approach.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini: Global IT services firm with digital engineering capability serving enterprise clients across multiple sectors, competing in the same enterprise platform development space.
• Accenture: Global professional services giant with a major digital and engineering practice that competes for enterprise digital transformation budgets overlapping with Can Factory's mid-market cinema/leisure RFPs.
• Deloitte Digital: Global digital consultancy arm competing for the same enterprise digital transformation RFPs as Can Factory, but with much broader portfolio and significantly larger bench.
• Cognizant: Global IT services provider with digital engineering capability, regularly competing in enterprise platform development RFPs across media, entertainment, and leisure verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/can_factory

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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