WANT MANAGEMENT INC.

What WANT MANAGEMENT INC. does

Want Management Inc. is a privately-held fashion modeling agency incorporated in Ontario, Canada, with its headquarters at 281 Mutual Street, Suite 506 in Toronto. The company scouts, develops, and manages models and digital creators, placing them with fashion brands, luxury houses, and commercial clients for editorial, runway, and advertising work. Its product surface comprises six offerings built on the Mediaslide model agency software platform: the Image Board (18 editorial/commercial/runway models), a Models section (female profiles with comp cards), Nu Faces (an emerging-talent discovery program), Influence (a division representing 6 social media creators with significant Instagram and TikTok followings), Get Scouted (a talent submission funnel), and Casting (a job-matching service for industry professionals). The agency maintains no public API, no proprietary technology beyond its digital storefront, and no disclosed data assets.

The agency's revenue model is commission-based, earning fees on booking placements between represented talent and brand clients. Customers span fashion and luxury (Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Dior, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin, Tommy Hilfiger, Stone Island, Karl Lagerfeld, Swarovski, Pandora, Moose Knuckles, Aritzia, FILA, Guess, Armani Exchange), cosmetics (YSL, NYX, Sephora), beverage (Pepsi), and technology (Samsung). Geographic reach extends beyond the Toronto headquarters into London (via Bloom-twins and Sano relocations) and New York (via Charlie R), positioning the agency for cross-border placement at New York and London Fashion Weeks. No pricing, headcount, ownership structure beyond private independent status, founding date, funding history, or management team is disclosed in the source material, leaving the company as a boutique, operationally opaque agency whose scale is constrained by its small roster and lack of disclosed institutional backing.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales: the agency cultivates direct relationships with brand casting directors and creative agencies, augmented by a digital portfolio presence on its website and an Instagram channel (@wantmanagement). Distribution depends entirely on direct outreach and the searchable digital talent board, with talent placements at global fashion weeks serving as both revenue events and marketing proof points. Strategic positioning emphasizes diversity (curve models, multicultural talent, twin duos) and the bridging of traditional modeling with social-media influence, though no quantification of conversion, retention, or pipeline economics is provided.

Name

WANT MANAGEMENT INC.

Legal name

WANT MANAGEMENT INC.

Website

https://wantmanagement.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Want Management Inc. is a Toronto-based fashion modeling agency that scouts, develops, and manages runway, editorial, and commercial models alongside social media influencers, placing them with global brands including Versace, Gucci, Dior, and Calvin Klein across Fashion Week and digital campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modeling and Talent Representation Services

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (711410), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (71141)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Artist Management (MPAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Model talent representation
• Fashion modeling agency
• Influencer management services
• Talent casting services
• Digital creator management

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Model Representation Services: Agency earns commission from representing models and placing them with brands for fashion campaigns, runway shows, editorial shoots, and commercial work. Revenue generated through commissions on bookings secured for represented talent.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Want Management is a Toronto-based modeling agency that scouts, develops, and manages fashion models and digital creators. It represents talent for editorial, commercial, and runway placements with global brands through its Image Board, Models, Nu Faces, and Influence rosters, and operates supporting Get Scouted and Casting services. The agency earns revenue through commissions on bookings secured for its represented talent.

Product overview

Want Management is a premier modeling agency based in Toronto operating as a unified platform that combines talent representation with digital portfolio management. The core offering consists of the Image Board for established editorial, commercial, and runway models, the Models section for female model profiles, Nu Faces for emerging talent discovery, and Influence for influencer/creator representation. Supporting services include Get Scouted (talent submission), Casting (job matching), and downloadable comp cards. The platform is built on Mediaslide model agency software and provides social media integration for represented talent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Image Board An online portfolio board showcasing 18 standout editorial, commercial, and runway models, with filtering by name and model profiles displaying physical measurements, contact information, and portfolio images.
• Models Full model profiles for female models represented by the agency, including portfolio images, physical measurements, and downloadable comp cards for use by casting directors and brands.
• Nu Faces
• Influence
• Get Scouted
• Casting

Named customers23 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MediaslidecoreTechnology or IntegrationMediaslide is a model agency software platform that powers the agency's website, digital portfolios, and model management system. The website is built on Mediaslide infrastructure with URLs like mediaslide-us.storage.googleapis.com hosting model images.
• InstagramcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstagram is used as a primary social media platform for agency models and influencers. The agency maintains Instagram presence and models link to their Instagram profiles. Instagram's embedded content and social sharing features are integrated into the agency website.
• TikTokcoreTechnology or IntegrationTikTok is a key platform for agency influencers with significant follower counts. Agency models have TikTok accounts linked on their profiles. TikTok video linking and traffic redirection services are used on the website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DNA Model Management: Global modeling agency with offices in New York, London, Milan, and Paris, representing fashion models for high-end runway and editorial placements with the same brand clients.
• Next Management: International modeling agency with offices in New York, London, Paris, and Milan, representing editorial and commercial talent for the same luxury and fashion brand ecosystem.
• Wilhelmina Models: Modeling and talent management agency publicly traded on NASDAQ, representing fashion models, influencers, and content creators for brand campaigns — direct comparable for the dual traditional/influencer model.
• Ford Models: Historic New York-based modeling agency representing editorial, runway, and commercial talent across fashion weeks globally, with a similar boutique-to-mid-tier positioning.
• Elite Model Management: One of the original 'supermodel' agencies, representing fashion models globally for runway, editorial, and commercial campaigns with the same premium fashion house client base Want Management targets.
• The Society Management: New York-based modeling agency representing editorial fashion talent, connected to broader Elite Model Management network, competing for the same brand casting calls.
• IMG Models: Global modeling agency and industry leader, representing editorial, commercial, and influencer talent for the same premium brand clients (Calvin Klein, Gucci, Dior, Versace) that Want Management serves. Same talent representation business model at much larger scale.
• Storm Management: London-based modeling agency that discovered talents like Kate Moss, representing editorial and commercial models for international fashion week campaigns.

Regional players

• Muse Management: Toronto-based modeling agency operating in the same Canadian market as Want Management, representing fashion and commercial models for the same regional brand ecosystem and competing for Toronto-based castings.

Emerging players

• Heroes Models: Boutique modeling agency representing emerging and diverse talent, with a similar size and positioning to Want Management and competing for the same emerging-tier brand partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/wantmanagement

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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