Cinelink
Cinelink is a Netherlands-based vertical SaaS provider that operates an all-in-one cloud platform exclusively for cinemas and film houses, bundling ticketing, loyalty, marketing automation, subscriptions, webshop, and surveys into a single annual subscription. It serves approximately 45+ independent and small-chain cinemas across the Dutch market as a subsidiary of GetAccess BV.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersIjsselmuiden, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Cinelink does
Cinelink is a Netherlands-based vertical software provider that operates an all-in-one cloud platform exclusively for cinemas and film houses. The platform unifies nine functional modules — online ticketing, self-order hospitality, marketing automation, newsletters, loyalty, unlimited film subscriptions, webshop, POV seat selection with sightline photography, and post-visit surveys — into a single subscription product with no per-module licensing. The company serves both single-location independent cinemas and multi-location chains, with the Netherlands as its sole market and approximately 45+ venues onboarded.
The technology stack is purpose-built for cinema operations rather than adapted from a generic CMS. Notable technical components include dynamic tickets that surface film-attribute messages (age restrictions, advertiser partnerships), automated direct-debit-failure recovery through iDEAL payment links for subscription billing, native integrations with Dutch cinema point-of-sale and payment systems (Rebiticks, KTS, Smart, Buckaroo), and a uniquely positioned sightline-photographed seat-selection experience. The company was founded around 2016 as a focused cinema platform and is now operated as a subsidiary under GetAccess BV, registered at the KvK Zwolle.
Cinelink generates revenue through an annual subscription to the all-in platform, supplemented by optional custom website design services for clients undertaking rebrands (e.g., Charlie Bios & Bar). Customer segments are dominated by SMB independent cinemas and small chains, with go-to-market executed via direct B2B sales, demo-driven conversion, dedicated account contacts, and after-hours support aligned to cinema peak operating windows (evenings and weekends). The company has no disclosed external funding, operates with 11–50 employees, and is headquartered in IJsselmuiden.
Cinelink firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cinelink
- Legal name
- Cinelink (onderdeel van GetAccess BV)
- Website
- https://cinelink.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Cinelink is a Netherlands-based vertical SaaS provider that operates an all-in-one cloud platform exclusively for cinemas and film houses, bundling ticketing, loyalty, marketing automation, subscriptions, webshop, and surveys into a single annual subscription. It serves approximately 45+ independent and small-chain cinemas across the Dutch market as a subsidiary of GetAccess BV.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cinelink industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cinema Management Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (5132)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Travel Deal, Loyalty & Subscription Platforms (BPAMAIAM)
Keywords
Where Cinelink is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ijsselmuiden
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Cinelink business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- All-in Platform Subscription: Single platform subscription model covering all modules: online ticketing, loyalty, newsletters, marketing automation, webshop, subscriptions, and surveys. No additional license or module costs. Customers choose what they use.
- Custom Design Services: Optional custom website design and development services beyond standard templates.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | All-in Platform - Full Suite |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Cinelink product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cinelink provides an all-in-one cloud software platform for cinemas and film houses, bundling online ticket sales, self-order hospitality, marketing automation, newsletters, loyalty programs, unlimited film subscriptions, webshop, POV seat selection, and post-visit surveys into a single subscription. The platform is delivered as a managed service with template-based or custom website design, dedicated onboarding, and continuous feature updates without additional module fees.
Product overview
Cinelink is a unified all-in-one digital platform for cinemas and film theaters, combining online ticketing, hospitality self-ordering, marketing automation, newsletters, loyalty programs, unlimited subscriptions, webshop, POV seat selection, and surveys into a single integrated environment. The platform is built exclusively for the cinema industry with over 10 years of sector experience, offering all modules as part of a single subscription without additional license or module fees. Cinelink provides continuous development with periodic updates and new features automatically rolled out, supporting single-location and multi-venue operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Cinelink Platform (All-in-one cinema platform) A unified cloud-based digital platform sold as an annual subscription to Dutch cinemas and film houses, bundling online ticketing, self-order hospitality, marketing automation, newsletters, loyalty, unlimited subscriptions, webshop, POV seat selection, and post-visit surveys into a single integrated environment with continuous feature updates and dedicated onboarding.
- Online ticketverkoop (Online Ticketing) A device- and browser-agnostic booking flow that converts visitors to buyers, with dynamic tickets that automatically attach messages or media based on film attributes such as age ratings, special events, and advertiser partnerships.
- Selforder horeca (Self-Order Hospitality) Allows cinema visitors to pre-order food and beverages at reservation or on-site via QR code, reducing queue congestion and increasing per-visitor hospitality revenue without additional staff.
- Marketing automation Automated visitor communication triggered by film availability, birthdays, and post-visit surveys, delivered in the cinema's own branding without manual intervention.
- Nieuwsbrief (Newsletter module) Built-in newsletter module that imports film programs directly from the cinema system, filters by attributes such as Kijkwijzer or genre, and sends interest-based campaigns with discount codes without requiring external email services.
- Loyalty Flexible loyalty program supporting stamp cards, direct codes on e-tickets, and time-limited promotional codes, with cinemas defining the rules, validity periods, and rewards.
- Unlimited abonnementen (Unlimited Subscriptions) Subscription product allowing cinemas to sell unlimited film passes via their own website, with automatic monthly payments, full usage and revenue analytics, and automatic iDEAL payment links for failed direct debits.
- Webshop Allows cinemas to sell merchandise and gift cards directly through their own website, including shipping cost configuration, packing slip printing, and inventory and order management.
- POV stoelkeuze (POV Seat Selection) A unique seat selection feature where each seat displays its own photo of the sightline to the screen, including VIP row atmosphere, building trust and supporting premium seat pricing.
- Enquêtes (Surveys) Automated post-visit surveys sent at the moment the cinema experience is still fresh, providing continuous visitor experience insights without manual follow-up.
- Custom website design and implementation services Optional professional services delivering custom website design and development beyond standard templates, including projects such as the Charlie Bios & Bar renovation, paired with dedicated onboarding and a contact person.
Quantifiable outcome
- 45+ cinemas and film houses onboarded
Companies that use Cinelink
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Cinelink technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
Cinelink partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- RebitickscoreIntegration partner providing point-of-sale/cash register system for cinemas. Combined with Cinelink provides seamless cinema operations. Mentioned as a preferred combination by customers.
- KTScoreCinema management system integration partner, connected to the Cinelink platform.
- SmartcoreTechnology integration partner, works together with Cinelink platform.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Cinelink competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Arts Alliance Media: London-based provider of cinema software, projection services, and exhibitor tooling. Comparable as a cinema-specialist software vendor serving independent and mid-sized exhibitors across multiple markets.
- Tessitura Network: Unified CRM, ticketing, and audience engagement platform for arts, cultural, and entertainment organizations. Comparable in providing an all-in-one operational software stack for venue-based businesses.
- Universe (by Ticketmaster): Self-service event ticketing and venue management platform for small organizers and venues. Comparable at the SMB/Self-serve layer of the market, though broader in vertical scope than Cinelink.
- Spektrix: UK-based cloud ticketing, CRM, and marketing platform for arts and cultural venues including cinemas. Comparable as an SMB-targeted SaaS combining ticketing, audience engagement, and reporting for venue operators.
- PatronManager: Salesforce-native ticketing and CRM platform purpose-built for arts organizations and small entertainment venues. Comparable in delivering an integrated SaaS suite to SMB cultural and entertainment operators.
- Veezi: Cloud-based cinema management software (a Vista Group subsidiary) targeting independent cinemas with ticketing, POS, and reporting. Highly comparable in vertical focus and SMB SaaS delivery model to Cinelink.
- Vista Group International: Global leader in cinema management software (Vista Entertainment Solutions) providing ticketing, POS, and back-office software to exhibitors worldwide. The most direct large-scale competitor to Cinelink in cinema-specific software, but operating across a vastly broader geographic footprint.
- AudienceView: Ticketing, CRM, and engagement platform for entertainment venues including performing arts, sports, and live events. Overlaps with Cinelink on ticketing, subscriptions, and visitor engagement modules.
- Eventive: Online ticketing and programming platform for independent cinemas, film festivals, and cultural venues. Overlaps directly with Cinelink's online ticketing and visitor engagement capabilities in the indie-cinema segment.
Broad incumbents
- Ticketmaster: Dominant global ticketing platform across concerts, sports, and entertainment. Overlaps with Cinelink on ticketing functionality but operates at vastly larger scale and across many verticals rather than specializing in cinema.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Cinelink leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Cinelink funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Cinelink M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Cinelink
What does Cinelink do?
Cinelink provides an all-in-one cloud software platform for cinemas and film houses, bundling online ticket sales, self-order hospitality, marketing automation, newsletters, loyalty programs, unlimited film subscriptions, webshop, POV seat selection, and post-visit surveys into a single subscription. The platform is delivered as a managed service with template-based or custom website design, dedicated onboarding, and continuous feature updates without additional module fees.
Is Cinelink a public or private company?
Cinelink is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Cinelink founded?
Cinelink was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Cinelink based?
Cinelink is headquartered in Ijsselmuiden, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Cinelink make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. All-in Platform Subscription is the primary driver. The others are custom Design Services.
Who are Cinelink's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Arts Alliance Media, Tessitura Network, Universe (by Ticketmaster), Spektrix, PatronManager, Veezi, Vista Group International, AudienceView and Eventive. Ticketmaster is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Cinelink have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cinelink.
What industry is Cinelink in?
Cinelink's product category is Cinema Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMAIAM, Travel Deal, Loyalty & Subscription Platforms. Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 7830.