Makira

What Makira does

Makira was a North American retail technology consulting and integration firm specializing in omnichannel retail software modernization. The company delivered end-to-end services across three phases — Planning (RFI/RFP project management and technology roadmaps), Selection (software vendor evaluation and RFP scoring), and Execution (project management, change management, data integration, system implementation, and staff augmentation) — alongside a dedicated Private Equity practice covering M&A technology assessment, standardization, and carve-outs.

Its core technology asset was the Makira Integration Platform (MIP), a cloud-agnostic, microservices-based integration development platform with REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, smart prebuilt connectors, orchestration services, monitoring and auditing, and dynamic scaling/high availability. MIP was extended by a Prebuilt Connectors library covering more than 40 retail software systems across POS/Tax, OMNI/ecommerce, ERP, CRM/Loyalty, Finance/Audit, Workforce, Planning/BI, and Supply Chain/Wholesale categories, and by PO Express, a .NET microservices-based web purchase order management module.

Makira served enterprise and mid-market specialty retailers in North America, with named clients including Nike, New Balance, Michael Kors, Ross, Tory Burch, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Five Below, Eileen Fisher, Rue21, Build-a-Bear, Snipes, Forman Mills, and DTLR. Revenue was generated through project-based professional services engagements and a partner-driven referral channel anchored by Core-tier relationships with Aptos and Jumpmind, plus Supporting-tier relationships with Oracle, Microsoft, Manhattan, KWI, Blue Yonder, and others. In March 2026, Makira was acquired by CapNexus, a newly formed entity combining Capstone Integrated Solutions, RPE Solutions, and Makira, with co-founders Andrew Miller and Rick Boretsky continuing as Managing Directors of Retail Implementation Services.

Name

Makira

Legal name

MAKIRA

Website

https://makira.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Makira was a North American retail technology consulting firm that helped specialty retailers modernize, integrate, and implement omnichannel software systems through its Makira Integration Platform (MIP) and project-based services spanning planning, selection, and execution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Technology Implementation and Integration Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail ERP (Merchandising, POS Back Office) (HDAEAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integration Monitoring, Observability & AIOps for Integration (HDAEAIAH)

Keywords

• Retail software integration
• Retail implementation services
• Omnichannel retail technology
• Data integration platform
• Retail consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Makira generates revenue through professional services engagements including strategic consulting, RFI/RFP project management, software selection services, implementation services, and managed services. Revenue is project-based and servicecontract-driven, serving enterprise and retail clients across North America.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Makira provides retail implementation and integration services for omnichannel specialty retailers across North America. Its core offering combines the proprietary Makira Integration Platform (MIP), a cloud-based integration development platform, with a library of prebuilt connectors to leading retail software systems (POS, ERP, OMS, CRM, ecommerce, WMS, workforce, BI), and PO Express, a web-based purchase order management module. Around this platform, Makira delivers professional services across planning, software selection, and execution (implementation, data integration, project and change management), plus specialized private equity consulting for retail M&A.

Product overview

Makira is a retail software modernization company offering a platform-plus-services portfolio centered on the Makira Integration Platform (MIP), a cloud-based integration development platform. MIP is complemented by Prebuilt Connectors — a library of pre-built integrations with retail software vendors (including Aptos, Oracle, Manhattan, Microsoft, and others across POS, ERP, CRM, eCommerce, Finance, Workforce, BI, and Supply Chain categories) — and PO Express, a web-based purchase order management module built on .NET microservices. Alongside these products, Makira provides professional services organized around Planning (RFI/RFP), Selection (software vendor evaluation), and Execution (implementation, data integration, project/change management, staff augmentation), as well as specialized Private Equity services for retail investment strategies including M&A assessment, standardization, and carve-outs. Makira was acquired by CapNexus in March 2026 and now operates under that umbrella while maintaining the same team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIP (Makira Integration Platform): Cloud-based integration development platform for retail data intelligence supporting sales, customers, products, inventory, and orders with orchestration services, monitoring, auditing, and configuration.
• PO Express
• Prebuilt Connectors

Products and services

• Makira Integration Platform (MIP)
• Prebuilt Connectors
• PO Express
• Planning Services
• Selection Services
• Execution Services
• Private Equity Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of successful projects completed for specialty retailers in North America

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration44 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AptoscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partner providing retail software solutions (POS, OMS, Merchandising, EOM, Sales Audit). Makira serves as implementation partner with prebuilt connectors and expertise in Aptos solutions.
• JumpmindcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for mobile POS solutions. Makira has developed prebuilt connectors and provides implementation services for Jumpmind Commerce platform.
• OraclesupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing retail technology solutions. Prebuilt connectors available for Oracle-based systems.
• MicrosoftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner. Prebuilt connectors available for Microsoft-based retail solutions and integrations.
• MI9supportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for retail software solutions. Prebuilt connectors available for MI9 systems.
• Manhattan AssociatessupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for supply chain and warehouse management solutions. Prebuilt connectors for Manhattan Scale WMS.
• KWIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for retail software. Prebuilt connectors available for KWI solutions across multiple retail functions.
• Blue YondersupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for planning and supply chain solutions. Prebuilt connectors available.
• VertexsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for tax solutions. Prebuilt connectors for POS/tax integrations.
• AdobesupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for commerce solutions. Prebuilt connectors available for Adobe commerce integrations.
• CheckpointsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner. Prebuilt connectors available for Checkpoint solutions.
• MerklesupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for CRM and loyalty solutions. Prebuilt connectors available.
• BloomreachsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for commerce experience solutions. Prebuilt connectors available.
• KronossupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for workforce management. Prebuilt connectors available.
• DayforcesupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for workforce solutions. Prebuilt connectors available.
• ADPsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for HR and payroll solutions. Prebuilt connectors for workforce integrations.
• KorbersupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for supply chain solutions. Prebuilt connectors available.
• ApteansupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner. Prebuilt connectors available for Aptean solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Manhattan Associates: Supply chain and omnichannel commerce platform vendor with an active SI partner ecosystem. Comparable as a partner/integrator target rather than a direct services competitor.
• Aptos: Core technology partner and retail software vendor (POS, OMS, Merchandising, EOM, Sales Audit). Not a direct competitor but the platform whose ecosystem Makira's connectors, certifications, and project wins are most anchored to.

Direct peers

• Bluefire Consulting: Retail technology consultancy that delivers ERP, POS, eCommerce, and integration projects for specialty and fashion retailers. Highly comparable in customer vertical, service mix, and partner ecosystem (Aptos, Microsoft).
• Boston Retail Partners (BRP): Retail-focused IT strategy and systems integration firm (now part of Wipro). Comparable as a retail-specialist consultancy delivering POS, OMS, and unified commerce transformation for North American retailers.
• Capstone Integrated Solutions: Enterprise and retail technology consulting firm combined with Makira via CapNexus. Closely comparable in offering scope (retail IT services and integration) and customer base.
• REPL Group: Specialist retail and supply chain technology consultancy focused on POS, OMS, ERP implementation and integration for enterprise retailers. Direct peer in retail IT services with similar prebuilt methodology and customer profile.
• RPE Solutions: Retail technology consulting and managed services firm that was combined with Makira and Capstone Integrated Solutions under CapNexus in March 2026. Directly comparable in target customer (enterprise retailers) and integration/implementation service model.

Broad incumbents

• Cognizant: Global IT services giant with a sizable retail/consumer goods practice that competes for the same large retail transformation engagements; broader portfolio but overlaps directly in retail ERP/POS implementation and integration.
• Wipro: Global IT services provider with a strong consumer/retail vertical (including the BRP acquisition). Competes for enterprise retail implementation and managed services deals at the upper end of the market.
• Infosys: Large global systems integrator with retail/CPG capabilities, regularly bidding on retail transformation, ERP modernization, and integration programs alongside retail-specialist firms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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