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Refersion was acquired by Assembly Industries (Jul 2020) and acquired by Pantastic (Jul 2023)— see Pantastic for current status.
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Refersion

Refersion

Refersion provides e-commerce brands with an all-in-one platform to launch, manage, and scale affiliate and influencer marketing programs with native integrations, automated tracking, and streamlined commission management.

refersion.comNew York, New York, United StatesFounded 2015Parent: Pantastic

Last updated May 22, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Industry
Affiliate and Influencer Marketing
Business Model
SaaS
Target Market
SMB and Mid-Market
Employee Count
11-50
Funding
$1.5M
Parent Company
Pantastic
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Leading e-commerce-focused affiliate marketing platform for SMB and mid-market brands

Overview

Refersion is a comprehensive affiliate and influencer marketing platform designed specifically for e-commerce businesses. The platform enables brands to create, track, and manage affiliate and influencer partnerships through automated tracking, commission management, and performance analytics. Refersion integrates directly with major e-commerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and Magento, making it particularly popular among direct-to-consumer brands looking to scale their partnership marketing efforts. The company operates as a subsidiary of Pantastic, which acquired Refersion to expand its portfolio of e-commerce marketing solutions. Refersion continues to serve thousands of e-commerce brands, from emerging DTC companies to established retailers, providing them with tools to recruit affiliates, track conversions across multiple channels, automate commission payments, and gain insights into partnership performance. The platform's focus on e-commerce-specific needs, including support for subscription products and multi-currency transactions, has positioned it as a specialized solution in the affiliate marketing technology space. As part of the broader affiliate marketing ecosystem, Refersion competes in a market that bridges traditional AdTech with influencer marketing and partnership commerce. The platform's emphasis on ease of use, native e-commerce integrations, and transparent tracking has made it a popular choice for brands seeking to diversify their customer acquisition channels beyond paid advertising.

Products & Features

Affiliate Tracking

Automated tracking of affiliate referrals, clicks, and conversions across multiple channels with first-party cookie and server-side tracking

Commission Management

Flexible commission structures including percentage-based, flat-rate, and tiered commissions with automated calculation and payment processing

Affiliate Recruitment

Tools for recruiting and onboarding new affiliates including customizable application forms and marketplace listings

Performance Analytics

Detailed reporting and analytics on affiliate performance, conversion rates, ROI, and program metrics

Influencer Marketing

Specialized tools for managing influencer partnerships including unique discount codes and social media tracking

Key Features
Native e-commerce platform integrationsAutomated affiliate tracking and attributionCustomizable commission structuresAffiliate marketplace accessReal-time performance reportingAutomated payment processingMulti-currency supportSubscription product supportCustom affiliate portalsFraud detection and prevention
Use Cases
Launching and managing affiliate programs for e-commerce brandsTracking influencer marketing campaign performanceAutomating commission payments to partnersRecruiting brand ambassadors and affiliatesScaling partnership marketing channelsManaging multi-tier affiliate structures
Customer Segments
Direct-to-consumer e-commerce brandsShopify merchantsSubscription box companiesOnline retailersDigital product sellersMulti-channel e-commerce businesses

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