Kinamo

What Kinamo does

Kinamo NV/SA is a privately held Belgian managed services provider founded in 2003 and headquartered in Antwerp, operating from two Brussels-based data centers connected via a multihomed BGP network. The company delivers a broad portfolio spanning domain name registration, SSL certificate reselling (GlobalSign, Sectigo), shared web hosting (four tiers from €90-€240/year), cloud servers in public/private/hybrid configurations, Nextcloud-based GDPR-compliant cloud storage, managed dedicated servers, 24x7 monitoring and metrics, and managed services across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, and its own cloud infrastructure — unified through a proprietary Design-Build-Manage methodology. Complementary professional services include custom web development (Craft CMS, WordPress, APIs), DevOps automation, and mixed reality/AR/VR applications.

Kinamo monetizes primarily through recurring subscriptions — monthly/annual fees for hosting, cloud servers, cloud storage, and SSL/domain renewals — supplemented by project-based professional services revenue from web development and DevOps engagements. Its go-to-market is hybrid: a self-serve e-commerce storefront serves SMBs and individuals, while consultative direct sales cover managed services and custom enterprise projects. Customer segments span SMBs and mid-market companies (primary), large enterprises and multinationals (primary, including Siemens Digital Industries, Zetes, Voka, and the Flanders regional government), developers/agencies, and EU-focused individuals/associations seeking GDPR-compliant cloud storage. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, maintains AWS Consulting Partner, Microsoft Partner, and Veeam Pro-Partner statuses, and powers its data centers with 100% renewable energy.

The business is run by a small team of 1-10 employees led by CEO Dominique Quintelier. Kinamo has been entirely self-funded since inception with no venture capital, private equity, or acquisition activity disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-customer via the kinamo.be storefront in Dutch, French, and English, supplemented by indirect reach through major cloud vendor partner ecosystems. There is no publicly disclosed revenue, and the company's overall footprint is concentrated in Belgium with adjacent presence in the Netherlands and France.

Name

Kinamo

Legal name

Kinamo NV/SA

Website

https://kinamo.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cloud Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fault & Performance Monitoring (SNMP/Telemetry/APM for Networks) (HDAFAMAA)

Keywords

• Managed cloud services
• Cloud server hosting
• Web hosting services
• Domain name registration
• SSL certificate reseller

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerpen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Recurring subscription revenue from managed cloud services covering design, build, and ongoing management of cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, and Kinamo's own cloud. Includes 24x7 monitoring, security updates, and proactive management. Contract terms are typically annual with 3 months notice for cancellation.
2. Cloud Hosting: Monthly or annual subscription fees for cloud servers, dedicated servers, and shared web hosting. Cloud servers can be scaled flexibly, with pricing tied to resource consumption (compute, storage, memory).
3. Domain Name Registration: Annual registration and renewal fees for domain names across various TLDs (.be, .com, .nl, .eu, .fr, .de, .ai, etc.). Pricing varies by extension, ranging from approximately €7 to €220 per year depending on the TLD.
4. SSL Certificates: Annual subscription fees for SSL certificates from GlobalSign and Sectigo. Products range from basic domain validation (AlphaSSL from €32.99/year, PositiveSSL from €22.99/year) to extended validation certificates (up to €449/year). Includes certificate management and support services.
5. Web Development: Professional services revenue from custom website development, Craft CMS and WordPress implementations, API development, mixed reality/AR/VR applications, and DevOps consulting. Projects range from simple websites to complex immersive applications for enterprise clients.
6. Cloud Storage (Nextcloud): Monthly subscription fees for Nextcloud hosting in three tiers: Personal (€8.75/month), Business (€10.75/month), and Enterprise (€19.75/month). Pricing is per account/instance, with Business and Enterprise offering unlimited users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kinamo is a Belgian managed services provider that delivers cloud hosting, web hosting, domain registration, SSL certificates, and dedicated server infrastructure to businesses and developers. The company operates a Design-Build-Manage framework covering AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, and its own cloud, complemented by custom web development, CMS implementations, and DevOps consulting. All infrastructure is hosted in EU data centers in Brussels, Belgium.

Product overview

Kinamo is a Belgian managed services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions. The core offering includes domain name registration, SSL certificates (from GlobalSign and Sectigo), shared web hosting (Seedling, Bonsai, Karri, Sequoia tiers), cloud servers (public/private/hybrid), Nextcloud cloud storage (Personal, Business, Enterprise), managed dedicated servers, monitoring & metrics, and managed services spanning AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Kinamo's own cloud infrastructure. Development services cover custom web development, API development, CMS implementations (Craft CMS, WordPress), and mixed reality/AR/VR applications. The Managed Services Framework serves as the core architecture integrating cloud hosting, dedicated servers, monitoring, and DevOps services into a unified service delivery model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domain Name Registration Domain name registration and transfer services offering a wide range of TLDs including .be, .com, .eu, .nl, and specialty extensions like .ai and .design. Targeted at businesses, developers, and individuals establishing an online presence.
• SSL Certificates SSL security certificates from GlobalSign and Sectigo, including domain validation, organization validation, and extended validation options, plus wildcard certificates. Targeted at businesses and website owners needing encryption and trust indicators.
• Web Hosting (Shared Hosting) Fully managed shared web hosting platform supporting WordPress, Craft CMS, and PHP applications with included SSL, daily backups, and email. Targeted at small businesses, developers, and website owners needing affordable managed hosting.
• Cloud Servers Scalable cloud server hosting available in public, private, and hybrid configurations with high-availability, monitoring, and backup capabilities. Targeted at businesses requiring flexible compute infrastructure.
• Nextcloud Cloud Storage Private cloud storage solution based on Nextcloud platform with EU data hosting in Brussels, GDPR/AVG compliance, 256-bit AES encryption, two-factor authentication, and daily backups. Targeted at individuals, businesses, and organizations needing GDPR-compliant data storage.
• Managed Services Comprehensive managed services framework covering cloud infrastructure management on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, and Kinamo's own cloud, structured into design, build, and manage phases with 24x7 monitoring and proactive support. Targeted at businesses needing end-to-end cloud infrastructure management.
• Managed Dedicated Servers Bare metal dedicated server hosting with custom hardware configurations including CPU, memory, storage, RAID, and GPU options, fully managed by Kinamo. Targeted at businesses requiring dedicated hardware resources and full control.
• Server Monitoring & Metrics Server and application monitoring solutions combined with metrics trending and log centralization for infrastructure optimization. Targeted at businesses needing visibility and alerting across their infrastructure.
• Web Development Services Custom web development, API development, CMS implementations (Craft CMS, WordPress), mixed reality, AR/VR applications, and digital transformations. Targeted at businesses, agencies, and organizations needing custom-built websites and applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximal availability through proactive 24x7 monitoring and advanced monitoring solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 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

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationKinamo is a registered Veeam Pro-partner, providing data recovery and backup solutions for servers. Veeam software (Veeam Backup & Replication, N2WS) is used for cloud backup strategies, off-site cloud backup to S3 storage or Wasabi, and disaster recovery solutions.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAs a Microsoft partner, Kinamo provides the correct licenses for customer infrastructure. Also integrates with Microsoft Azure for managed cloud services and supports Azure AD for single sign-on in Nextcloud Enterprise.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationKinamo is an AWS Consulting Partner with extensive experience in Managed Services on AWS. AWS public cloud is one of the cloud platforms supported within the Kinamo Managed Services Framework, alongside Azure and Google Cloud.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Cloud Platform (GCE) is supported within the Kinamo Managed Services Framework alongside AWS, Azure, and Kinamo's own cloud infrastructure. Customers can choose the cloud platform that best fits their project.
• VMware by BroadcomcoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware is commonly used for private cloud hosting solutions on dedicated hardware. Kinamo's private cloud setups often use VMware by Broadcom for enterprise virtualization needs.
• GlobalSigncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobalSign is a Certificate Authority whose SSL certificates (AlphaSSL, DomainSSL, OrganisationSSL, ExtendedSSL) are resold by Kinamo. Kinamo offers these certificates with local support and quick issuance.
• SectigominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSectigo (formerly Comodo) is a Certificate Authority whose SSL certificates (PositiveSSL, PositiveSSL Wildcard) are offered alongside GlobalSign products. Kinamo positions these as the most affordable SSL options.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cloudways: Managed cloud hosting platform on top of AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, and others. Directly comparable to Kinamo's multi-cloud managed services offering, with a global self-service go-to-market.
• WP Engine: Managed WordPress and hosting platform serving SMBs and enterprises globally. Comparable to Kinamo's managed hosting plus WordPress/CMS specialization, with stronger brand and scale.
• Combell: Belgian managed hosting, cloud, and domain services provider headquartered in Ghent. Direct competitor to Kinamo across shared hosting, managed servers, domain registration, and SME/mid-market cloud services in Belgium.

Regional players

• Antagonist: Dutch managed hosting provider offering shared hosting, managed WordPress, and cloud servers. Similar SME-oriented value proposition and operational profile to Kinamo within the Benelux region.
• Worldstream: Dutch IaaS provider offering dedicated servers, colocation, and cloud infrastructure primarily across the Netherlands and Germany. Comparable to Kinamo on dedicated servers and managed infrastructure for the Benelux/DACH region.
• Vevida: Dutch web hosting and managed services provider focused on the Netherlands market. Comparable to Kinamo in scope (shared hosting, managed WordPress, domain services) but serving primarily Dutch customers.

Broad incumbents

• OVHcloud: Largest European cloud and hosting provider offering dedicated servers, public cloud, and managed services across multiple geographies. Competes with Kinamo on infrastructure pricing and offers similar managed-services capabilities at much greater scale.
• Scaleway: European cloud provider (part of Iliad) offering public cloud, dedicated servers, and managed Kubernetes across EU regions. Competes with Kinamo on EU-based cloud infrastructure with stronger data sovereignty positioning.
• Hetzner: European hosting and dedicated server provider with data centers in Germany, Finland, and the US. Competes with Kinamo on price for cloud servers, dedicated servers, and shared hosting, particularly for cost-conscious EU customers.

Emerging players

• Kinsta: Premium managed WordPress hosting provider on Google Cloud with a global SMB/mid-market focus. Comparable to Kinamo's managed WordPress/CMS hosting tier but with a more premium international positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kinamo_be
• Facebookfacebook.com/kinamo

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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