Ideaseven

What Ideaseven does

Ideaseven (legally Ideaseven Creative Solutions Ltd) is a Cyprus-headquartered digital agency founded in 2005 by Alexandros Constanti and Pavlos Evangelides, providing web design, development, mobile application, e-commerce, CRM, and digital marketing services. The company operates from four offices across Cyprus (Larnaca headquarters, Nicosia, Limassol) and Malta, and has served approximately 500 clients across 18 countries including Cyprus, Greece, UK, US, Germany, UAE, and Australia. Its core proprietary technology stack consists of 8CMS, an in-house developed Laravel-based content management system, and 9 E-SHOP, a Magento-based e-commerce platform, complemented by a suite of add-on modules covering hotel bookings, travel portals, property/real estate management, online ticketing, publishing, online payments, newsletter builders, and product microsites.

Ideaseven's business model is primarily project-based professional services with some recurring revenue from ongoing CRM, booking engine, and software support contracts. The company targets enterprise clients across five primary verticals: Enterprise Businesses, Hospitality and Tourism, Real Estate Developers, Retail and E-commerce, and Government and Cultural Institutions. Notable enterprise relationships include Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus (Official Digital Vendor), McDonald's Cyprus, Medochemie, Limassol Marina, TGI Fridays Cyprus, and Orthodoxou Group (exclusive partnership). The company generates revenue through custom project pricing on web development, e-commerce builds, mobile apps, digital marketing (PPC, SEO across Google, Yandex, and Baidu networks), and social media management. Multi-year contracts exist with flagship clients, and the company distributes its services through direct sales, referrals, and technology partner channels (October CMS, WebHotelier, Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft).

The company is recognized in the Cyprus market with multiple industry awards, including eBusiness of the Year and 6+1 awards at the Cyprus Digital Marketing Awards 2022, Silver at the Cyprus Tourism Awards 2022 for the 'Nina' HORECA ordering system, and Bronze at the Cyprus Digital Marketing Awards 2020 for the Larnaka Storytelling Statues project. Ideaseven is a private, founder-controlled company with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Operating status is active across all four offices with ongoing hiring and project delivery.

Name

Ideaseven

Legal name

Ideaseven Creative Solutions Ltd

Website

https://ideaseven.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Agency Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Creative & Experience Design Agencies (Web/App/UX) (MPAAAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Creative Concepting & Campaign Development (BPAFAEAD)

Keywords

• Web development services
• E-commerce platforms
• Content management systems
• Mobile app development
• Digital marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aradippou

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Design and Development Services: Custom website development, CMS implementation, and web application development services. Project-based pricing with consultation to determine scope and requirements.
2. E-Commerce Solutions: E-shop development and ongoing e-commerce platform services including 9 E-SHOP Magento-based solutions with various modules.
3. Mobile Application Development: iOS and Android mobile app development using hybrid and native environments for unique mobile experiences.
4. CRM and Software Solutions: Custom CRM solutions and hotel booking engine platforms with ongoing support and customization.
5. Digital Marketing Services: PPC advertising, SEO optimization, SEM services including Google AdWords, Yandex, and Baidu networks. Banner and video-based advertising.
6. Social Media Services: Social media management, content creation, and campaign execution for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ideaseven is a Cyprus-based digital agency founded in 2005 that provides end-to-end digital services including custom web design and development, e-commerce platform development on its proprietary 9 E-SHOP (Magento-based) solution, mobile application development for iOS and Android, custom CRM and software solutions, hotel booking engines, and digital marketing services (PPC, SEO, social media). The company also develops and sells two proprietary software products: 8CMS (an in-house content management system built on Laravel) and 9 E-SHOP (a feature-rich e-commerce platform), along with various add-on modules and integration services.

Product overview

Ideaseven offers a portfolio of interconnected digital products and services. The core products are 9 E-SHOP (a Magento-based e-commerce platform) and 8CMS (an in-house developed content management system). These are complemented by specialized add-on modules including the Newsletter HTML Builder for branded email campaigns, Online Payment Solutions for credit card processing, Travel Portals for travel agencies, Hotel Bookings for accommodation providers, Online Ticket Sales for entertainment businesses, Property Solutions for real estate, Publishing Solutions for media, Product Microsites for targeted campaigns, and Facebook Applications for social engagement. The company also provides services including Keyword Analysis, Google Analytics management, Conversion Tracking, and Custom Development. The 8CMS and 9 E-SHOP serve as the foundation platforms, with the various modules and services designed to integrate into client solutions built on these core products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 8CMS Proprietary in-house developed content management system that is scalable and customizable to client requirements. Supports page editing, property management, article management, and product portfolio management. Unlike off-the-shelf products, Ideaseven provides full support and can modify the system at any time.
• 9 E-SHOP
• Newsletter HTML Builder A drag-and-drop module enabling users to create branded HTML newsletters without needing design or HTML coding knowledge. Newsletters can be distributed via email or bulk mail programs.
• Online Payment Solutions Credit card processing solution connecting websites directly to payment gateways to process online credit card payments from customers, accepting VISA, Mastercard, and other major cards worldwide.
• Travel Portals A powerful platform for travel agencies and tour operators to sell travel products online, including flight and hotel engines connected to major industry players, rental cars, and travel insurance.
• Hotel Bookings An easy-to-use hotel booking engine for single hotels or chains, offering room management, room types, seasons, prices, extras, CRM integration, deposit payments, and connection to booking channels such as Booking.com, Airbnb, and Expedia, with PCI DSS compliance.
• Online Ticket Sales A ticketing system for entertainment businesses supporting package control, ticket management, voucher printing and emailing, SMS alerts, coupon and discount functionality, and credit card payment processing.
• Property Solutions A multilingual and scalable real estate solution for property developers and agents, controlling projects and properties for rentals and sales with customizable search features, agent modules, CRM functionality, and automated SMS and email messaging.
• Publishing Solutions A content management platform for newspapers, magazines, news portals, and sports portals supporting subscription-based or public access models with article, design, layout, widget, template, subscription, and banner controls.
• Product Microsites Separate mini-sites with dedicated URLs used to promote specific brands, campaigns, or events, separated from the main company website to focus on targeted messaging.
• Facebook Applications Custom Facebook applications ranging from informative notice boards to promotional competitions and e-commerce functionality, connecting fan pages to online stores.
• Keyword Analysis Keyword research service helping clients identify profitable long-tail key phrases with 3-5 keywords that are more likely to result in sales compared to general high-traffic keywords.
• Google Analytics Google Analytics setup and management service including KPI identification, report organization and automation, and account maintenance.
• Conversion Tracking Service tracking website enquiries, key page visits, time on site, pages visited, and product sales to determine which marketing actions lead to the most conversions.
• Custom Development Custom business application development following a process of planning, examination, evaluation, and execution, with architects studying business needs to deliver innovative and functional solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Close to 500 companies served globally across 18 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• October CMScoreTechnology or IntegrationIdeaseven is an official Partner of October CMS, providing support to all developments and plugins. October is a CMS platform based on Laravel PHP Framework trusted by 30,000 developers worldwide. This partnership enables Ideaseven to deliver high-quality, flexible solutions using modern code design.
• WebHoteliercoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partnership providing clients with WebHotelier Booking Engine featuring conversion-focused design, API integration, PCI certified security, and mobile/tablet support. This enables Ideaseven to offer world-leading booking engine solutions.
• Coca-Cola HBC CyprusflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdeaseven was approved as Official Digital Vendors of Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus. This prestigious partnership involves providing comprehensive digital services and solutions to one of the world's largest Coca-Cola bottlers.
• BinderrcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIdeaseven was named Official Partner for Binderr in Cyprus. This partnership positions Ideaseven as the primary channel partner for Binderr's digital solutions in the Cyprus market.
• Orthodoxou GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with Orthodoxou for digital support. Building trust is critical in the fast world of digital support and this partnership demonstrates Ideaseven's capability to handle major clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Shopify: Dominant hosted e-commerce platform competing with Ideaseven's 9 E-SHOP Magento-based offering, increasingly absorbing the SME e-commerce build market globally.
• Webflow: A no-code web design and CMS platform that competes with Ideaseven's custom web and CMS offerings, particularly for SME clients who might otherwise commission a custom build on 8CMS.
• Sitecore / Adobe Experience Manager (partner agencies): Enterprise CMS and digital experience platforms delivered via regional partner agencies; represents the upper end of competition for the same enterprise content and commerce mandates Ideaseven pursues.
• Wix: Self-serve website builder that competes for the same SME and small hospitality clients in Cyprus and Malta that Ideaseven targets with custom web development.
• Siteminder / Cloudbeds: Hospitality technology platforms offering booking engines and channel managers; adjacent competition for Ideaseven's hotel booking engine and channel manager integration work in the Mediterranean.

Regional players

• Netstudio: Greece-based digital agency offering web development, e-commerce, and digital marketing; comparable as a Southern European regional peer for cross-border Mediterranean accounts.
• Mages Studio: Greek digital agency providing web design, e-commerce, and digital marketing services, comparable in scope and customer profile to Ideaseven's hospitality and SME segments.
• Limeni Studios: Cyprus-based creative digital agency offering branding, web, and digital marketing services; a direct regional competitor in the same local market for enterprise creative and web work.
• HyperionDev / Code Institute style regional digital agency: Comparable as a Cyprus/EU-region full-service digital agency offering web, mobile, and digital marketing; a relevant benchmark for talent costs and pricing in the same geography though not a single direct competitor identifiable by name.

Others

• October CMS partner network: The partner directory of October CMS itself, of which Ideaseven is a member; relevant as the pool of competitors and collaborators who can deliver on the same Laravel-based CMS stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCX-07wvSeB-dtF0HPo62QeA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ideaseven.Digital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/head-digital-works-pvt-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/ideasevencreativesolutions/?hl=en
• Xx.com/ideaseven

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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