What Admit One does

Admit One (legally Collaborative Software Ltd, headquartered in Poole, UK) is a niche software vendor that builds A1 Suite, an integrated cinema and entertainment venue management platform. A1 Suite is structured around five core modules — Lobby (self-service kiosks, POS terminals, digital signage, usher tools, automated entry gates), Food & Beverage (kitchen management, click and collect, in-seat dining, mobile ordering via A1 Shop), Digital Sales (booking website, iOS/Android apps, third-party APIs to Fandango, Meerkat Movies, Viator and Qubica), Back Office (stock, scheduling, head office administration, operational reports), and Guest Experience (loyalty, gift cards, promotions, marketing integrations). The platform runs on cloud or hybrid architecture, supports multi-site deployments with 24/7 assistance, and is configurable for venues ranging from single-screen independents to enterprise cinema chains.

The company sells primarily through an enterprise field-sales motion with a "Request a Demo" web funnel localized in 13 languages, targeting independent cinemas, boutique cinemas, multisite chains, enterprise cinema chains, multipurpose venues, and tourism/visitor centres. Revenue is generated through a modest monthly standing fee per site combined with a per-transaction scalability fee applied to remote transactions, blending subscription and usage-based mechanics. Admit One operates under the Showtime Group Solutions parent, formed in 2021 alongside Showtime Analytics, and has signed enterprise agreements including a 15-year deal with Cinemex (380+ sites in Mexico and the USA, August 2023) and a long-standing partnership with European cinema technology provider Cinetec. Additional services revenue comes from sub-brands A1 Edge (custom development), A1 Design (UX/UI), and A1 Support (24/7 mission-critical support).

Name

Admit One

Legal name

Collaborative Software Ltd

Website

https://admit-one.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Admit One (Collaborative Software Ltd) provides A1 Suite, an integrated cinema and venue management platform covering POS, F&B, digital sales, back office, and guest experience, sold primarily to cinema chains and entertainment venues across Europe, the US, and LATAM under Showtime Group Solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cinema and venue management software

NAICS

Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Ticketing & Admissions Platforms (Cinema/Festival) (MPADAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cinema Concessions & On-site F&B Operations (MPADAKAN), Attractions & Experiences Reservations (Museums, Tours, Theme Parks) (HSACALAE), Primary Ticketing Platforms & Box Office Systems (MPAGAJAA)

Keywords

• Cinema management software
• Venue point-of-sale systems
• Ticketing software platform
• Food and beverage POS
• Loyalty and membership software

Headquarters

HQ city

Wareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Fees: Modest monthly standing fee per site for A1 Suite access combined with scalability fees charged per remote transaction. Pricing policy is designed to be as cost-neutral as possible for customers.
2. Per-Transaction Fees: Scalability fee applied per transaction for remote transactions processed from web, app, and API's exclusive Al Shop. Fee designed to differentiate large-scale users from smaller operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Admit One sells A1 Suite, a complete connected and configurable cinema and venue management platform covering Lobby (self-service kiosks, POS, usher tools, automated entry gates, digital signage), Food & Beverage (kitchen management, click & collect, in-seat dining, mobile ordering via A1 Shop), Digital Sales (website, mobile apps, 3rd-party ticketing APIs), Back Office (multi-site stock, scheduling, head office admin, reporting), and Guest Experience (loyalty, gift cards, promotions, marketing integrations). It is sold primarily to cinema operators, multipurpose venues and tourist attractions via subscription plus per-transaction usage fees.

Product overview

Admit One (by Collaborative Software Ltd) offers A1 Suite, a complete, connected and fully configurable cinema and venue management platform. The platform comprises five core integrated modules: Lobby (self-service kiosks, POS, digital signage, usher tools, automated entry gates), F & B (traditional restaurant, kitchen management, click & collect, in-seat dining, A1 Shop mobile ordering), Digital Sales (website booking engine, mobile apps, 3rd party APIs for Meerkat Movies, Viator, Qubica, Fandango), Back Office (stock management, scheduling, head office administration, operational reports), and Guest Experience (loyalty & membership, gift cards, promotions, marketing integrations with Showtime Analytics). Additional professional services include A1 Edge (custom development), A1 Design (UX/UI), and A1 Support (24/7 assistance). The platform supports cloud or hybrid architecture with multi-site capabilities and is designed for venues of all sizes from independent cinemas to enterprise chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A1 Edge: Advanced bespoke development services including custom product development and third-party integrations.
• A1 Design
• A1 Support
• A1 Suite
• A1 Shop
• EOS

Products and services

• A1 Suite Complete, connected and fully configurable cinema and venue management platform comprising five integrated modules — Lobby, F&B, Digital Sales, Back Office and Guest Experience — for cinema operators and entertainment venues of all sizes.
• Lobby Automated lobby management module providing self-service kiosks, POS terminals, digital signage, usher tools for ticket validation, and automated entry gates for cinema and entertainment venues.
• F & B (Food & Beverage) Integrated food and beverage management module covering kitchen operations, kitchen display, click and collect, in-seat dining, and mobile onsite ordering via A1 Shop, for cinemas and entertainment venues.
• Digital Sales Digital ticket and extras sales module including integrated website booking engine, native iOS and Android mobile apps, and 3rd party site APIs for ticket distribution via Meerkat Movies, Viator, Qubica and Fandango.
• Back Office Central management module for multi-site cinema and venue operations including stock management, scheduling and event management, head office administration and operational reporting.
• Guest Experience Customer engagement module for cinemas and venues featuring loyalty and membership programmes, gift cards and vouchers, promotions and discounts, and CRM/marketing integrations including Showtime Analytics-driven personalised campaign automation.
• A1 Shop Web-based mobile onsite F&B ordering solution letting venue customers order food and drinks from their own devices with no hardware investment or app installation required and flexible delivery/collection options.
• A1 Edge Professional services engagement for advanced custom product development and third-party integrations of any scope, paired with consultative technical expertise for cinema and venue operators.
• A1 Design UX/UI design service for customised websites and mobile apps, delivering branded digital experiences for cinema operators via dedicated frontend developers.
• A1 Support On-site and off-site support subscription including 24/7 mission-critical virtual support, installations and upgrades to ensure continuous operations of the platform.
• EOS Next-generation cinema operations platform launched in 2026 by Admit One and Showtime Analytics under Showtime Group Solutions, positioned as a new chapter in cinema operations.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Showtime AnalyticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership under Showtime Group Solutions parent company. Admit One and Showtime Analytics united to create a stronger, more integrated platform for cinema operators. Deep integration with Engage provides behavioural data models for personalised, automated marketing experiences.
• UK Cinema AssociationminorOthersIndustry association partner representing UK cinema operators.
• Pearl and DeanminorOthersUK cinema advertising partner integrated with the platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Block (Square): Block's Square offers general-purpose POS and commerce solutions widely adopted across retail and hospitality. While not a direct cinema software competitor, it represents a threat in the lower-end independent cinema and small venue market where Admit One also competes.
• NCR Voyix: NCR Voyix is a large enterprise POS and hospitality technology provider whose Aloha and other restaurant/hospitality POS platforms compete in the broader F&B and POS market that Admit One serves. As a broad incumbent, it offers overlapping capabilities but does not specialize in cinema-specific workflows.

Others

• Cinionic: Cinionic is a cinema projection and services company formed by Barco, CGS, and CFG. As a cinema exhibition technology ecosystem participant, it operates in the same cinema operator customer base as Admit One but focuses on projection rather than software and POS, making it an adjacent peer in the cinema technology stack.

Direct peers

• accesso Technology Group: accesso provides ticketing, point-of-sale, and guest experience solutions for the leisure, entertainment, and cultural markets, including the accesso Passport ticketing platform and Siriusware POS. Direct overlap with Admit One's venue ticketing and POS capabilities across theme parks, attractions, and entertainment venues.
• Arts Alliance Media (AAM): Arts Alliance Media provides cinema software including Theatre Management System (TMS), Screenwriter, and cinema enterprise software to exhibitors globally. AAM is a direct competitor in the cinema exhibition technology market with similar customer base of cinema chains and exhibitors across Europe and globally.
• Tessitura Network: Tessitura provides a unified CRM, ticketing, and audience engagement platform for arts and entertainment organizations including theaters, performing arts centers, and cultural venues. Comparable to Admit One in providing integrated ticketing, CRM, and guest experience capabilities to live entertainment venues.
• AudienceView: AudienceView offers ticketing, CRM, and e-commerce solutions for sports, performing arts, and live entertainment venues. Comparable to Admit One's ticketing and guest experience modules with similar target market of entertainment venues and similar SaaS business model.
• Vista Group International: Vista Group is the dominant global cinema software company offering Vista Cloud (POS), Movio (analytics), and Veezi (SMB cinema software), directly competing with Admit One across the full cinema management stack. Both companies target enterprise cinema chains and mid-market operators with subscription + transaction-based pricing models.
• Ungerboeck (Momentus): Ungerboeck, now part of Momentus, is a venue and event management software platform serving convention centers, arenas, performing arts venues, and multipurpose venues. It directly overlaps with Admit One's multipurpose venue and event ticketing capabilities with comparable enterprise sales motion.

Emerging players

• Galalite Screen Technology: Galalite provides cinema screen technology, 3D systems, and AV solutions to cinema operators globally. It represents an adjacent emerging player in cinema exhibition technology with partial overlap on the cinema operations value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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