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§ Private Profile · 1 Castlepark Tower Hl, Bristol, BS2 0JA, United Kingdom
Software company developing white-label website builder, e-commerce, and booking software for hosting companies and telecoms, serving SMBs.
BaseKit is a Bristol, United Kingdom-based software company that develops white-label website builder, e-commerce, and online booking platforms for large service providers. The company operates a business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) model, licensing its no-code digital tools to major web hosting firms, global telecommunications providers, and domain registrars who then rebrand and resell the software to small and medium-sized enterprises. Operating with approximately 86 employees, the officially certified B Corporation generates an estimated $21.4 million in annual revenue and currently powers over 10 million websites globally across more than 40 countries. BaseKit distributes its software infrastructure through major corporate partners including Telefónica, Namecheap, and Fasthosts, while receiving financial backing from venture capital firms such as Seedcamp and Eden Ventures. The enterprise software organization was originally founded in 2008 by Simon Best, Richard Healy, and Gordon Fischbacher.
BaseKit has raised $26.9M across 5 funding rounds.
BaseKit has raised $26.9M in total across 5 funding rounds.
BaseKit has raised $26.9M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $3.5M Other Equity in February 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2018 | $3.5M Venture Round | BOOST&Co | — | Announced |
| Feb 4, 2014 | $7.3M Venture Round | ACF Investors | — | Announced |
| Mar 30, 2011 | $6.5M Venture Round | — | — | Announced |
| Mar 1, 2011 | $7M Series U | — | Nauta Capital | Announced |
| Jun 16, 2010 | $2.6M Series A | — | — | Announced |
BaseKit has raised $26.9M in total across 5 funding rounds.
BaseKit's investors include BOOST&Co, ACF Investors, Nauta Capital.
BaseKit is a UK-based white-label software company that builds effortless digital tools, including a mobile-first website builder, e-commerce platform, and bookings software, primarily for micro and small businesses.[1][2][3][6] It serves hosting companies, telecoms, and enterprises as reseller partners, enabling them to offer these tools to millions of end-users across 40 markets in 25 languages, with over 9 million websites powered by its platform.[1][5][6] The company solves the problem of technical barriers to online business creation by providing simple, responsive solutions deployable via SaaS or on-premise, fostering growth for non-technical entrepreneurs and demonstrating strong momentum through partnerships with giants like Telefónica and a B Corp certification since 2023.[1][2][3][6]
BaseKit was founded in 2008 in Monmouthshire, UK, by Simon Best, Richard Best, and Richard Fernandez as an internal tool for their web design agency.[1][3] In 2009, it gained early traction by winning Europe's Seedcamp competition, securing initial investment and exposure in Silicon Valley.[3] Key milestones include a 2014 partnership with Telefónica, which reduced customer churn by 42%, and a 2015 expansion to larger offices in Bristol with Simon Best assuming the CEO role.[3] From these humble beginnings, BaseKit evolved into a global player headquartered in Bristol, now with 86 employees, $21.4 million in revenue, and a focus on partner-driven scalability.[5]
BaseKit rides the wave of digital democratization for SMBs, aligning with no-code/low-code trends and the global push to bring micro-businesses online amid e-commerce growth post-pandemic.[1][4][6] Its timing capitalizes on rising mobile entrepreneurship and telco/hosting demands for value-added services, with market forces like AI integration and partnerships with telecoms (e.g., Telefónica, etisalat) amplifying reach to underserved regions.[3][6] By enabling 9 million+ websites and reducing churn, BaseKit influences the ecosystem by lowering entry barriers, fostering thriving communities, and promoting sustainable tech access through its B Corp ethos.[1][2][5]
BaseKit is poised for expanded AI-driven innovation in its no-code tools and deeper integrations with emerging telco/enterprise partners, potentially scaling beyond 9 million sites amid SMB digitalization surges.[3][6] Trends like mobile commerce, AI personalization, and global economic shifts toward micro-entrepreneurship will shape its path, evolving its influence from a partner enabler to a broader force in sustainable tech ecosystems—echoing its founding mission to democratize online business success for all.[1][4]