Revify Acquires InkedInTools, Creating the Tattoo Industry's First All-in-One Business Management and Payments Platform

Acquisition unites purpose-built studio management software with fee-eliminating payment processing — giving tattoo studios one platform to run and grow their entire business.

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — June 11, 2026 — Revify, a payment processing company that helps small and medium-sized businesses eliminate credit card processing fees, today announced it has acquired InkedInTools, a software platform built specifically for tattoo studios and artists. The acquisition creates the first fully integrated technology platform for the tattoo industry, combining scheduling, client management, marketing, and payments in a single system. The U.S. tattoo industry generates an estimated $1.3 billion in annual revenue across nearly 24,000 businesses, yet most studios still run on a patchwork of consumer-grade apps never designed for how tattoo shops actually work — separate tools for booking, client communication, payments, and marketing that don't talk to each other.

The result is lost time, lost revenue, and a disjointed client experience. InkedInTools was purpose-built to solve that problem; Revify's embedded payment technology closes the final gap in the stack.

One Platform, Every Studio Function

InkedInTools customers will gain access to an expanded platform that unifies every critical business function under a single login:

• Client relationship management and automated follow-ups:

• Online booking, calendar management, and deposit collection

• Invoicing and integrated payment processing — with Revify's model that eliminates credit card processing fees while keeping checkout transparent and client-friendly

• Reputation management and automated review generationSocial media planning and automated postingAI-powered client engagement tools

• A branded mobile app for each studio

No technology provider has previously brought all of these capabilities together for the tattoo vertical.

"I've been on the other side of the chair — trying to run a studio with five apps that don't talk to each other while a client sits waiting. When we saw what Alex Coulter built with InkedInTools, we knew it was the missing piece. Together, tattoo shops get something that has never existed: one platform that handles everything from the first DM to the final transaction, built by people who actually live this industry."

— Matthew Bagwell, Co-Founder, Revify; Co-Founder, Made to Last Tattoo

Embedding Payments Where Business Happens

The acquisition reflects Revify's strategy of embedding payment processing directly into the industry-specific platforms where transactions naturally occur. Rather than competing as a standalone processor, Revify is building vertically integrated ecosystems where payments are a seamless part of daily operations. The tattoo studio software market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate exceeding 12% through 2032, according to industry forecasts, and the combined company is positioned as the only provider addressing the full spectrum of studio operations.

"I built InkedInTools because talented artists were being underserved by generic software that wasn't designed for how tattoo shops actually work. Revify shares that conviction — and brings the payment technology and resources to take the platform to the next level. These are people who understand tattoo culture and respect the craft. That's exactly the partner I wanted."

— Alex Coulter, Founder, InkedInTools

What It Means for Existing Customers

Current InkedInTools subscriptions, pricing, and features remain unchanged. Customers gain Revify's payment processing at no additional platform cost, along with expanded support and a dedicated implementation team managing the transition. All customers will receive detailed transition information in the coming days. The combined company's near-term roadmap includes enhanced reporting and analytics, multi-location studio management, deeper integrations with tattoo supply vendors, and AI-powered client marketing automation — with priorities driven directly by feedback from the InkedInTools user community.

"Revify was built by listening to our customers, and that's exactly how we'll run InkedInTools. We're significantly increasing investment in the platform's development and support, and we'll keep building until every studio owner feels like this software was made specifically for them."

— Jeff White, CEO, Revify

About Revify

Revify, a brand of Artistic Charge, Inc., provides payment processing solutions that help small and medium-sized businesses eliminate credit card processing fees while delivering a transparent, consumer-friendly checkout experience. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Revify serves businesses across multiple verticals, with a focus on industries where processing costs have historically eroded margins. The acquisition of InkedInTools marks Revify's entry into vertically integrated SaaS.

About InkedInTools

InkedInTools is an all-in-one software platform purpose-built for the tattoo industry, offering CRM, appointment scheduling, invoicing, reputation management, social media automation, AI-powered client engagement, and branded mobile apps. InkedInTools serves tattoo studios across the United States, replacing the patchwork of disconnected tools most artists rely on today.

Media Contact

Crisley Gifoni

Artistic Charge, Inc. (d/b/a Revify)

Charlotte, North Carolina

cgifoni@revifyhq.com