Companies that use Akohub

Source: Analysis of tech stacks from 111 companies that use Akohub

I noticed that Akohub users are clearly e-commerce companies, specifically direct-to-consumer brands operating on Shopify. The presence of Shopify in 107 companies at 24.3x the normal rate tells me these aren't enterprise retailers or marketplace sellers. They're digital-first brands running their own online stores and focused heavily on customer experience and retention.

The pairing of Shogun and Privy with Akohub makes perfect sense for growth-stage DTC brands. Shogun lets them build custom landing pages without developer help, which means they're actively testing different campaigns and product launches. Privy captures emails and powers popups, suggesting these companies are working hard to grow their email lists and convert browsers into buyers. When I see Stamped.io and Smile.io in the mix, it confirms these brands care deeply about social proof and loyalty programs. They're not just acquiring customers once, they're building communities and encouraging repeat purchases through reviews and rewards.

The full stack reveals these are marketing-led companies in growth mode. Facebook Ads appearing 11.3x more frequently shows they're spending on paid acquisition, while the loyalty and review tools show they're equally focused on retention economics. These aren't early-stage startups still figuring out product-market fit, nor are they massive established retailers. They're in that sweet spot where they've found traction and are now optimizing their funnel from ad click to repeat purchase.

Source: Analysis of Linkedin bios of 111 companies that use Akohub

I noticed that Akohub's customers are predominantly product-focused businesses that manufacture or sell physical goods directly to consumers. They span fashion and apparel (No Grey Area, VIASWEAT), home and lifestyle products (Vuurbak's grilling equipment, Moshi's electronics accessories, Pakson's furniture), sporting goods (MYPadL's pickleball accessories), and even media tied to lifestyle (Surf Roots). These aren't software companies or pure service businesses. They're companies that need to manage inventory, showcase products, and handle direct sales.

The stage signals are mixed but telling. Most show small team sizes (2-10 employees for five of the seven companies), suggesting early to emerging stage. However, two outliers (Moshi with 187 employees and Pakson with 170) indicate Akohub also serves more established players. The lack of funding information across all profiles suggests these are likely bootstrapped or organically growing businesses rather than venture-backed startups chasing hypergrowth.