Kipful

What Kipful does

Kipful is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that designs, manufactures, and sells NFC-enabled and QR-coded business cards paired with a cloud-based digital profile management platform. The product portfolio spans physical cards in PVC, wood, metal, and carbon fiber (priced €49–€109 excluding VAT), Google Review collection hardware (cards, plexiglass plaques, and LED totems at €25–€89), and a SaaS subscription layer (Premium, Sur-Mesure, Manager, Wallet, Signature e-mail, Avis Google) that provides digital profile hosting, real-time updates, multilingual translation in 120+ languages, lead capture, analytics, Azure AD SSO, CRM integration, and Calendly appointment booking. All cards are produced in the company's own workshop in Combs-la-Ville using laser engraving and its proprietary stickylayer400T metal printing fixation technology, which Kipful describes as unique in France.

The company operates a dual go-to-market: a self-serve product-led e-commerce channel on kipful.com targeting individual professionals and teams of 1–10, and a dedicated enterprise sales motion for organizations ordering more than 10 cards that includes fleet management, custom API work, and SSO deployment. Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales, recurring SaaS subscriptions (monthly or annual with tacit renewal), and professional services for enterprise customization. The platform is hosted on AWS in Paris, payments are processed by Stripe, and Kipful is GDPR compliant with a designated DPO. The company reports 100,000+ users across 112+ countries and a customer base that includes Accor, Valeo, Caisse d'Épargne, Audi, L'Oréal Paris, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Nespresso, Vinci Construction, Macif, McDonald's France, NXP Semiconductors, and Pandora, among others.

Kipful is a privately held SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) led by President David Guiton, with no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and no completed M&A. Distribution is concentrated through its own e-commerce site and a partner referral program, supported by SEO, content marketing, video testimonials on YouTube, customer reviews, and a public ROI calculator. Recent strategic emphasis has been on converting one-time card buyers into recurring SaaS subscribers and expanding into enterprise fleet management and Google Review hardware adjacencies.

Name

Kipful

Legal name

KIPFUL SAS

Website

https://kipful.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kipful is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that manufactures NFC- and QR-enabled business cards and operates a SaaS digital profile platform, serving individuals, SMBs, and mid-market/enterprise customers across 112+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Business Cards

NAICS

Electronics and Appliance Retailers (4492)

SIC

Jewelry, Silverware & Plated Ware (3910)

akta.pro primary industry

Office, Stationery & Craft Supplies DTC (CRAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tech & Utility Accessories (Phone Cases, Watch Bands, Key Holders) (CRAAAJAK)

Keywords

• NFC business cards
• Digital business cards
• QR code business cards
• Contact management platform
• Digital profile management

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time purchase of NFC-enabled business cards in various materials (PVC, Wood, Metal, Carbon). Physical cards sold with embedded NFC chip and digital profile access.
2. Google Review Products: One-time purchase of Google review collection products including cards, plaques, and totem stands with NFC and QR code
3. SaaS Subscriptions (Premium, Manager, Wallet, Signature e-mail, Avis Google): Subscription-based SaaS services for digital profile management, team management, email signatures, and review collection. Available in monthly or annual billing cycles with potential tacit renewal.
4. Enterprise Custom Solutions: Custom enterprise solutions including fleet management, CRM integration, SSO (Azure AD), API integration, and bespoke design services for large organizations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kipful manufactures and sells NFC and QR code-enabled physical business cards in PVC, wood, metal, and carbon fiber materials (priced €49–€109), complemented by a SaaS digital profile management platform with subscription tiers (Premium, Sur-Mesure, Manager, Wallet, Signature e-mail, Avis Google). The company also sells Google Review collection products (cards, plexiglass plaques, LED totems priced €25–€89) that use NFC and QR code to redirect customers to Google Business Profile review pages.

Product overview

Kipful is a French NFC-powered digital business card platform. The product portfolio consists of physical NFC-enabled business cards (in PVC, wood, metal, and carbon fiber materials — all starting at €49 and going up to €109) combined with a SaaS digital profile management platform. Users share their professional contact information by tapping an NFC-enabled card on a smartphone or scanning a QR code. Kipful also sells Google Review collection products (cards, plaques, and LED totems priced €25–€89) that use NFC and QR technology to redirect customers to Google Business Profile review pages. The SaaS side includes subscription tiers (Premium, Sur-Mesure, Manager, Wallet, Signature e-mail, Avis Google) that provide digital profile hosting, contact lead capture, multilingual translation in 120+ languages, analytics, CRM export, SSO (Azure AD), and Calendly appointment booking. The platform is 100% manufactured in France (Seine-et-Marne), eco-responsible, and GDPR compliant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KIPFUL Premium: SaaS subscription service offering access to a digital business card profile platform.
• KIPFUL Sur-Mesure
• KIPFUL Manager
• KIPFUL Wallet
• KIPFUL Signature e-mail
• KIPFUL Avis Google

Products and services

• Carte PVC NFC NFC-enabled PVC business card with dynamic QR code and personalized digital profile. Supports up to 100,000 uses, reusable, eco-friendly, recyclable, and connected in real-time to the user's digital profile with multilingual availability in 120+ languages. Starting at €49 HT.
• Carte Bois NFC NFC-enabled wooden business card available in multiple wood types (noyer/noir, cerisier, bamboo, sapeli, chêne blanc, blackwood). Features laser engraving or color printing, FSC-certified eco-friendly materials, manufactured in France. Starting at €50 HT.
• Cartes Métal NFC NFC-enabled metal business card available in brushed silver, brushed gold, brushed black, matte black, and blue finishes. Supports laser monochrome engraving or full-color quadrichromy printing. Manufactured in France with proprietary stickylayer400T fixation technology for durability. Starting at €79 HT.
• Carte Carbone NFC Ultra-premium NFC-enabled carbon fiber business card with dynamic QR code and personalized digital profile. Weighs 24 grams, combines contemporary aesthetics with high-end performance. Priced at €109 HT.
• Carte Avis Google PVC review card with NFC chip and QR code that redirects customers to the business's Google Business Profile review page. Features Google logo and 5-star rating on the front and QR code on the back. Supports up to 100,000 uses. Price range: €25–€39 HT.
• Plaque Avis Google Plexiglass review plaque with NFC chip and QR code for countertop display. Encourages customers to leave Google reviews. Price range: €29.99–€49 HT.
• Support Avis Google (Totem LED) LED-lit totem review stand with NFC chip and QR code for prominent display in business premises. Combines LED lighting with NFC and QR code technology to drive customers to Google Business Profile review pages. Price range: €69–€89 HT.
• KIPFUL Premium SaaS subscription service providing access to the digital business card platform, including digital profile management, NFC/QR sharing, contact collection, and statistics dashboard. Available on monthly or annual billing cycles with tacit renewal.
• KIPFUL Sur-Mesure Custom-tailored enterprise SaaS subscription with bespoke design options and advanced features beyond the standard Premium tier, targeted at organizations needing customized digital business card solutions.
• KIPFUL Manager Multi-user team management SaaS subscription allowing administrators to manage multiple user profiles and digital cards under a single account, including fleet management for organizations across multiple employees.
• KIPFUL Wallet Digital wallet SaaS subscription enabling users to carry their digital business card in their smartphone wallet, available in both online and offline modes for sharing contacts without internet connectivity.
• KIPFUL Signature e-mail Email signature SaaS subscription integrated with the digital profile, allowing professional email signatures that link to the user's digital business card.
• KIPFUL Avis Google Review management SaaS subscription integrated with Google Reviews, enabling businesses to collect and manage customer reviews through NFC and QR-enabled physical touchpoints such as the Carte Avis Google, Plaque Avis Google, and Support Avis Google products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300% increase in prospect collection compared to industry average
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• La French TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program supporting French tech companies and ecosystem. Provides visibility, networking, and support for international expansion.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider hosting all company data on Paris-based servers. Data is regularly backed up and secured.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner handling all credit card transactions securely. Company does not store banking information.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Canva: Canva is a broad design platform that includes a digital business card maker, contact-sharing features, and team brand management. While not a niche NFC card vendor, it competes with Kipful in the design-and-share business card workflow at the SMB/team level.
• Adobe Express: Adobe Express offers digital business card design tools and brand-consistent team templates as part of its broader creative suite. It overlaps with Kipful on the SMB/team business card creation and sharing workflow, though without NFC hardware.

Direct peers

• V1CE: V1CE sells premium NFC and metal digital business cards targeting professionals and executives. It overlaps directly with Kipful's metal card line and premium price positioning (€79-€109+).
• Popl: Popl sells NFC-enabled digital business cards and a profile-sharing platform with team/lead-capture features. It targets the same SMB and enterprise networking use case as Kipful, with overlapping product lines in metal, plastic, and wood card formats.
• HiHello: HiHello is a direct competitor offering NFC and QR-code enabled digital business cards with team management, CRM integrations, and a SaaS platform. It targets the same individual professional and enterprise segments as Kipful, with deep venture funding and global reach.
• Mobilo: Mobilo produces NFC smart business cards and a digital business card platform with lead capture and CRM integrations. It directly competes with Kipful in the connected card category for both SMB and enterprise buyers.
• Dot (dot.cards): Dot is a digital business card platform offering tap-to-share profiles, team management, and integrations. It competes in the same connected business card category as Kipful with overlapping target customers.
• Linq: Linq offers NFC-enabled digital business cards with social profile sharing, CRM integrations, and team management features. It directly competes with Kipful in the connected business card category, including premium metal finishes.
• Blinq: Blinq provides NFC digital business cards and a contact-sharing platform for professionals and teams. It targets the same networking/lead capture use case as Kipful with iOS/Android apps and Apple Wallet integration.
• Tapni: Tapni offers NFC and QR-code enabled digital business cards with team management and CRM integrations. It is a direct peer serving the same professional networking and lead capture use case.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kipful2762
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kipful

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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