B1 Group

What B1 Group does

B1 Group is a Kuwait-headquartered, privately held IT solutions and business services firm founded in 2009 that operates as an umbrella organization over seven service divisions: B1 Host (hosting and domain registration, recurring subscription), B1 Consulting (IT and business consulting for startups and tech companies, professional services), B1 Design (branding and graphic design), B1 Development (custom software, websites, e-commerce portals, ERP, CRM, HR and supply chain systems, project-based), B1 Marketing (social media marketing, SEO, digital ad management and analytics), B1-360 (360-degree virtual tour production, where B1 is the only IVRPA-certified member in Kuwait), and B1 Solutions (enterprise/business solutions, currently positioned as "Coming Soon"). Alongside the services stack, the company operates consumer-facing products including Bankkey (a banking and financial directory app in Kuwait with stated GCC expansion intent), Makani.Online (a subscription-priced website and e-commerce builder with affordable monthly payments), 360KWT.com (an online 360 virtual tour of Kuwait), Tabibe (a Moroccan medical directory), and Students Online (an educational portal for Syrian universities dating to 2009).

The business model is a hybrid of project-based custom development and digital marketing engagements (one-time license / professional services revenue) layered with thinner subscription streams from B1 Host and Makani.Online. GTM is direct: the company sells through its own websites and dedicated division sites (B1Host.Biz, B1.Design, B1-360.com, Makani.Online), with direct contact via phone, email, and website inquiry across multiple operating geographies (Kuwait, GCC, Syria, Morocco). The primary customer segment is small and medium businesses, supplemented by startups and a smaller enterprise tier requiring custom software; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue, headcount trend, ownership details, and management team are not disclosed in source material; the firm is reported to have 11-50 employees and is privately held with no known external funding.

Name

B1 Group

Legal name

B1 Group

Website

https://b1.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

B1 Group is a Kuwait-based IT services and digital products firm operating seven sub-brands (hosting, consulting, design, development, marketing, virtual tours, enterprise solutions) and consumer apps across Kuwait, the GCC, Syria, and Morocco, primarily serving SMBs with custom software and digital marketing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Services and Solutions

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Advertising Agencies (541810), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Software/Application Support (SaaS, Enterprise Apps) (BPAAACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technology & B2B PR (MPAAADAC)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Web hosting services
• Digital marketing services
• Virtual tour production
• IT consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawalli

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: B1 Development provides custom software solutions including websites, e-commerce stores, mobile apps, ERP, CRM, and enterprise software. Revenue generated through project-based custom development engagements.
2. B1 Host - Hosting and Domain Services: Hosting and domain name registration services provided as recurring subscription services.
3. B1 Marketing Services: Digital marketing services including social media marketing, SEO, digital ad management, and analytics services.
4. B1 Design Services: Branding and graphic design services for online and printed purposes.
5. B1 Consulting: IT and business consulting for startups and online/tech businesses, providing technical and managerial services.
6. B1-360 Virtual Tours: State-of-the-art 360 virtual tours for businesses and locations.
7. Makani.Online Subscription: Website and e-commerce store subscription service with easy monthly affordable payments, without large upfront payments or maintenance hassle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

B1 Group is a Kuwait-based IT solutions company that delivers end-to-end technology and business development services through seven operating divisions: B1 Host (hosting and domains), B1 Consulting (IT and business consulting), B1 Design (branding and graphic design), B1 Development (custom software, websites, e-commerce, ERP, CRM), B1 Marketing (SEO, social media, digital ads, analytics), B1-360 (360-degree virtual tours), and B1 Solutions (enterprise solutions). The company also operates consumer-facing platforms including Bankkey, Makani.Online, 360KWT.com, Tabibe, and Students Online.

Product overview

B1 Group is a multi-service IT solutions company operating as an umbrella organization with seven distinct sub-brands: B1 Host (hosting/domain registration), B1 Consulting (IT and business consulting), B1 Design (branding/graphic design), B1 Development (custom software/websites/E-commerce), B1 Marketing (digital marketing/SEO/analytics), B1-360 (virtual tours), and B1 Solutions (enterprise solutions). The company also operates consumer-facing products including Bankkey (Kuwaiti banking information app), Makani.Online (website/E-commerce builder), 360KWT.com (Kuwait virtual tour platform), Tabibe (Moroccan medical services portal), and Students Online (Syrian university portal). The portfolio provides end-to-end services from infrastructure to digital marketing to custom software development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B1 Host: Hosting and domain name registration services
• B1 Consulting
• B1 Design
• B1 Development
• B1 Marketing
• B1-360
• B1 Solutions
• Bankkey
• Makani.Online
• 360KWT.com
• Tabibe
• Students Online

Products and services

• B1 Host Hosting and domain name registration services for businesses and individuals, offered as recurring subscription services.
• B1 Consulting IT and business consulting for startups and online/tech-related businesses, providing technical and managerial services.
• B1 Design Branding and graphic design services for online and printed purposes.
• B1 Development Custom software development services including websites, e-commerce stores with integrated payment solutions, mobile apps, ERP software, CRM software, HR, and supply chain software for businesses.
• B1 Marketing Digital marketing services including social media marketing, SEO, digital ad management, and analytics for businesses targeting the Middle East market.
• B1-360 Virtual Tours State-of-the-art 360-degree virtual tour services for businesses and locations, using detailed 360° photography and onscreen interface elements to create immersive experiences. B1 Group is the only IVRPA-certified member from Kuwait.
• Bankkey Web service and mobile app for users in Kuwait and the GCC to find banking, financial institutes, and related services information.
• Makani.Online Online presence platform that enables quick setup of websites or e-commerce stores with easy monthly affordable payments, no upfront costs, and no maintenance requirements.
• 360KWT.com Online 360-degree mega virtual tour platform for Kuwait featuring business locations and attractions, accessible via web browser, tablet, mobile device, or VR gear.
• Tabibe Medical web service in Morocco containing medical information and listings of medical institutes, doctors, and health related services.
• Students Online Official online educational portal serving Syrian universities, established in 2009 as the only educational platform of its kind in the region at the time.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SiteGround: Global web hosting provider with strong SMB and managed hosting focus. Competes directly with B1 Host in the hosting services category, including in Middle East markets.
• Wix: Global website builder platform with e-commerce capabilities, directly competing with Makani.Online's SMB website/e-commerce subscription offering. Operates at vastly larger scale with similar value proposition.
• GoDaddy: Global web hosting and domain registration giant with SMB-focused offerings. Direct competitor to B1 Host's hosting and domain services across the same customer segment.
• Ogilvy MENA: Major global advertising and marketing agency with significant Middle East operations. Competes with B1 Marketing in digital marketing, social media, SEO, and analytics services, though at much larger scale.
• Squarespace: Global website builder and hosting platform targeting SMBs and creatives. Competes with both Makani.Online and B1 Host offerings in the website creation and hosting space.
• Wunderman Thompson MENA: Global digital marketing and advertising agency with established Middle East presence. Comparable to B1 Marketing in offering integrated digital marketing, analytics, and campaign services to regional clients.

Direct peers

• Sakhr Software: Kuwait-headquartered Arabic-language software and IT services company with deep regional presence. Direct competitor in Arabic software development, custom enterprise solutions, and MENA market reach similar to B1 Group's portfolio.
• ProgressSoft: Jordan-based IT solutions and software development firm serving banking, government, and enterprise clients across MENA. Comparable to B1 Group's custom enterprise software and B2B development services with similar regional focus and SMB-to-enterprise mix.
• Matterport: Global leader in 3D virtual tour technology and digital twin platform. Direct peer to B1-360's hosted virtual tour services in the same product category, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• iHorizons: Morocco-based IT services company offering custom software development, mobile apps, and digital solutions across MENA and Europe. Comparable to B1 Group in custom software focus and similar geographic expansion pattern.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_B1Group
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5dkZG-vmyc91BGmUg5_tlQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/B1.Group.llc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/b1-group

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 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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