Kian Iranian

What Kian Iranian does

Kian Iranian Smart Technologies Development Group (گروه توسعه فناوری‌های هوشمند کیان ایرانیان) is a privately held, knowledge-based technology company founded in 2018 in Tehran, Iran. Its core product is iGap (آیگپ), a domestic super-app that consolidates messaging, voice/video calls, social networking channels, news aggregation, VOD streaming, mobile recharge, card-to-card money transfers, digital wallet, digital gift cards, charity donations, bill payment, religious and cultural content, ticket booking, podcast, and e-book services within a single cross-platform application available on Android, iOS, Windows, Web, Linux, and macOS. The platform is built on a service-oriented architecture with open-source code and an Open API for third-party developers, claims architectural capacity for 60 million users, and uses proprietary encryption for data security.

The company's capital structure is anchored by two strategic shareholders: Pishtazan Tejarat Vista Investment Co., representing Hamrah Aval (MCI, Iran's largest mobile operator), and Parsian Data-Processing Group, representing Parsian Bank. This ownership confers embedded distribution into Iran's telecom and banking ecosystems and underpins the dedicated subsidiaries Kian Sharj (mobile recharge, a Layer-1 representative of Hamrah Aval), Clubic/Clabic (B2B customer loyalty platform, deployed at Parsian Insurance), iGap TV (video-on-demand), and Chapar (organizational messaging). Revenue is generated primarily through transaction fees on mobile recharge/data packages, fintech transactions (card-to-card across 18 SHETAB banks, digital wallet, gift cards), and B2B enterprise services including white-label apps for Esteghlal FC and Sepahan Sports Club, loyalty platform deployments, custom bot development, and bulk organizational SMS. Most consumer-facing services are free, with monetization routed through commercial partnerships, transactional take-rates, and enterprise contracts.

Kian Iranian serves a hybrid customer base. The primary segment is Iranian general consumers (B2C) using iGap as a domestic alternative to restricted foreign messaging platforms, with secondary segments including Iranian banks and financial institutions (digital engagement, payments, loyalty), sports clubs and cultural organizations (co-branded fan apps, loyalty, ticketing), charitable organizations (Red Crescent, Ehsan Barkat Foundation, Komite Emdad, Parsa Foundation — digital fundraising, disaster relief), and government health authorities (the 4030 COVID-19 information service with the Ministry of Health). The company is recognized nationally (ranked 210th among Iran's top companies and 10th in the computer/IT sector in 2024) and has won multiple IT awards, operates with 51-100 employees, and markets itself as a knowledge-based company under Iranian regulatory frameworks. Geographic scope is exclusively domestic (Iran).

Name

Kian Iranian

Legal name

Kian Iranian Smart Technologies Development Group (گروه توسعه فناوری های هوشمند کیان ایرانیان)

Website

https://kianiranian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kian Iranian operates iGap, an Iran-only domestic super-app consolidating messaging, social networking, VOD, fintech (card-to-card, mobile recharge, gift cards), charity, and government services for Iranian consumers, with B2B enterprise integrations for banks, telecom, sports clubs, and NGOs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Messaging and Super-App Platform

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Telegraph & Other Message Communications (4822), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Customer Experience & Engagement (CRM, Support, Rewards, Loyalty) (FSAGAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border & FX Payments Platforms (BPAMAFAK), Multi-Currency Accounts, Wallets & IBAN Services (FSAMAIAG), Onboarding, KYC & Account Verification Support (BPAAABAG)

Keywords

• Messaging platform
• Mobile recharge services
• Digital payments
• Video on demand
• Customer loyalty software

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobile Recharge & Data Packages (Kian Sharj): Kian Sharj is a Grade-A (Layer-1) representative of Hamrah Aval, selling mobile credit and internet packages for Hamrah Aval, Irancell, and Rightel. Revenue is generated per transaction on retail mobile recharge and data bundle sales.
2. Fintech Services: Card-to-card transfers, digital wallet usage, bill payment services, and currency exchange services generate revenue through transaction fees and commissions within the iGap platform.
3. VOD / Digital Content (iGap TV): Video-on-demand service providing films and series; licensed content from providers including FilmNet. Revenue model not fully disclosed but likely subscription or pay-per-view based on free premium content partnerships.
4. B2B Enterprise Services: White-label messaging, custom bot development, banking integration APIs, charity platform infrastructure, and organizational SMS services (Chapar) sold to enterprise clients (banks, government, sports clubs).
5. Digital Gift Cards: Digital gift cards issued in partnership with Parsian Bank, available in denominations from 500,000 to 20,000,000 Rials, sold as stickers within iGap and usable for online purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kian Iranian develops and operates iGap, a domestic Iranian open-source messaging and social networking super-app available across Android, iOS, Windows, Web, Linux, and Mac OS, supporting up to 60 million users. Beyond messaging, the platform delivers integrated fintech (card-to-card transfers across 18 SHETAB banks, digital wallet, digital gift cards, bill payment), digital content (iGap TV video-on-demand, podcasts, digital books), mobile recharge (Kian Sharj for Hamrah Aval, Irancell, Rightel), customer loyalty management (Clubic), and organizational bulk messaging (Chapar) for both individual consumers and enterprise B2B clients.

Product overview

Kian Iranian (Kian Iranian Smart Technologies Development Group) operates as a knowledge-based technology company founded in 2018, developing the iGap super-app ecosystem. The product portfolio centers on iGap, a total-service social network and messaging platform with over 60 million user capacity, complemented by specialized modules including iGap TV (VOD streaming), Kiansharj (mobile recharge), Clubic (customer loyalty management), Chapar (business messaging), and numerous feature services including ticket booking, live streaming, charity services, religious content (Kashub, Yaqout, Eid Didani Khoda), news aggregation, digital payments, and AI-powered bots. The company also developed Basamedia, Talk, and dedicated apps for organizations. The ecosystem is built on open-source architecture with Open API access for developers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iGap (آیگپ): Total-service social network messenger platform offering messaging, social networking, digital content, and various digital services.
• Kian Sharj (کیان شارژ)
• Clubic (کلابیک)
• iGap TV (آیگپ تی‌وی)

Products and services

• iGap Messenger (آیگپ) Total-service social network and messaging platform offering text and audio communication, file sharing, news channels, and social networking capabilities, supporting up to 60 million users across Windows, Web, Android, Linux, Mac, and iOS, built as open-source software with its own Open API for developers.
• iGap TV (آیگپ تی‌وی) Video-on-demand streaming service offering online streaming of popular movies and series with adaptive speed adjustment based on internet connection quality, movie previews, fast search, complete archives of popular films and series, and the ability to watch content with a few clicks.
• Kian Sharj (کیان شارژ) Mobile Recharge and Data Packages Recharge and data package service for Iranian mobile operators Hamrah Aval, Irancell, and Rightel. Kian Sharj is a Grade-A (Layer-1) distributor of Hamrah Aval with bulk recharge and internet package capability available through its retail and operator channels.
• Clubic (کلابیک) Customer Loyalty Platform SOA-based customer loyalty club management system that enables businesses to manage loyalty programs, points systems, customer segmentation, NPS surveys, gift coupons, digital wallets, and targeted advertising, deployed at Parsian Bank and Parsian Insurance.
• Chapar (چاپار) Organizational Messaging Organizational messaging broadcast system within iGap enabling businesses to send unlimited text, files, videos, and images to customers at no cost, replacing expensive SMS campaigns, with address book, reports dashboard, scheduled messaging, and administrative automation integration.
• Card-to-Card Money Transfer (کارت به کارت) Money transfer service enabling card-to-card transfers across 18 SHETAB member banks 24/7 within limits set by the Central Bank of Iran.
• Digital Gift Card (کارت هدیه دیجیتال) Digital gift cards launched in collaboration with Parsian Bank, available in denominations from 500,000 Rials to 20 million Rials, designed for various occasions, sent as stickers within iGap, and usable for online purchases.
• Bill Payment Service (پرداخت قبض) In-app bill payment service allowing users to pay utility bills (water, gas, electricity, landline) through iGap, with promotional prize incentives including wireless headphones, power banks, and smart watches.
• QR-Switch QR Code Payments QR code-based payment and quick-action service compliant with ISO/IEC 18004:2006, enabling barcode scanning payments, quick actions, and quick login to iGap Web.
• Digital Wallet (کیف پول) Digital wallet feature that can be charged using bank cards and used for services such as taxi fare payment, purchasing from stores, and other payment actions within the platform.
• iGap Ticket (آیگپ تیکت) Online cinema and theater ticket purchasing service within the iGap super-app providing fast, secure, and queue-free booking for films and theatrical performances, launched in response to user demand during the Fajr Film Festival.
• Charity Service (خیریه و نیکوکاری) Charity donation service developed in collaboration with Red Crescent, Ehsan Barkat Foundation, Komite Emdad Imam Khomeini, and other charities, enabling users to donate to organizations or use accumulated iGap loyalty points to make charitable payments.
• Avalin Khabar (اولین خبر) News Aggregation News aggregation service providing the latest news from reliable sources including ISNA, Fars News, and Young Journalists Club, where users can subscribe to desired channels and follow news in their areas of interest.
• iGap Bots Platform Intelligent chatbot platform operating within iGap with examples including Attarbashi (pharmacy advisor), Cooking bot, and Corona information bot that provide specialized text-based services and information to users.
• Dourmi (دورمی) Virtual Conference Service Virtual conference hosting service for online conferences and online classes within iGap without requiring installation.
• iGap ICast (آیکست) Podcast Service Podcast service within iGap allowing users to listen to Iranian podcasts on various topics.
• iGap Booklet (کتابلت) Digital Book Service Digital book reading service launched to promote reading culture among users by leveraging the potential of cyberspace for book promotion.
• iGap Generation 4 Android & Generation 10 Web Application Major platform upgrade in 1403 (Iranian calendar) releasing fourth-generation Android and tenth-generation web applications with increased speed, complete UI redesign, improved user experience, notification display, message search, mentions in conversations, and improved voice/video calling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Platform capacity: 60 million users supported
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, secondary and minor.

• Parsian Bank (بانک پارسیان) — Fintech IntegrationflagshipTechnology or IntegrationiGap offers Parsian Bank's digital gift cards, bank transaction notifications, and charity donation services. Card-to-card transfers support 18+ SHETAB banks including Parsian. Clabic loyalty platform is deployed for Parsian Insurance.
• Red Crescent Society of Iran (جمعیت هلال احمر)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRed Crescent partnership enables charitable donation collection on iGap platform. All donations collected through the 'Iran Hamdel' campaign and other humanitarian initiatives are transferred via Red Crescent and active grassroots groups to support relief operations.
• Ehsan Barkat Foundation (بنیاد احسان برکت)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership for philanthropy and Zakat collection within iGap. Ehsan Barkat is affiliated with the IRGC Execution of Imam's Orders HQ.
• Komite Emdad Imam Khomeini (کمیته امداد امام خمینی)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed between iGap and Komite Emdad to create digital charity infrastructure on the iGap platform. The MOU was signed by Habibollah Asoudeh (Deputy for Public Participation Development) and iGap CEO Kiumars Hajirahimian, aiming to promote culture of charity and provide technology infrastructure for charitable activities.
• Ministry of Health of Iran (وزارت بهداشت)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner4030 health info service launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing screening, statistics, vaccination registration, and expert consultations. Also supported Arbaeen pilgrimage travel currency services.
• Sepahan Cultural and Sports Club (باشگاه سپاهان)secondaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBasamedia app developed in partnership with Sepahan Club using iGap infrastructure, providing fans with a loyalty club, dedicated TV channel, team information, shopping, games, and tourism services.
• Esteghlal FC (باشگاه استقلال)secondaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDedicated Esteghlal FC messaging app built on iGap infrastructure with all messaging, services, games, and entertainment features for the club's fan base.
• Opsim Chat (اُپسیم چت)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDedicated messaging app for OPAL Sanjan Parsian Industrial and Mining Company built on iGap infrastructure.
• IRIB — Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (صدا و سیما)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLive streaming of IRIB national and provincial TV channels within iGap. Provides iGap users with real-time access to IRIB content as a key differentiator and user engagement driver.
• FilmNet (فیلم‌نت)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree FilmNet subscription offered to iGap users as part of cultural and entertainment service provision, expanding iGap's VOD content library.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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