Pion

Pion provides a platform for brands to run and promote gated offer programs. Its Beans iD verification product confirms that customers belong to one of 10 consumer groups, such as students, graduates, military and veterans, and healthcare workers. Pion also offers listings on the Student Beans marketplace, advertising solutions, analytics and integrations for web, app and in-store.

Customers are ecommerce and retail brands; the website cites 3,500+ brand partners. Pricing includes a free Starter plan, Growth at £99/mo, Premium at £2500/yr and custom Enterprise plans, with commission on sales through listed affiliate networks and per-verification overage fees.

Student Beans was founded in Birmingham, UK in 2005, and Pion was created as a brand in 2024. The website lists offices in London and Manchester, and states that the company is remote first. Open roles in the job data include Senior Product Manager, People Advisor, CRM Manager and Credit Controller.

Product: Beans iD consumer verification and gated offer programs, with Student Beans marketplace listings, advertising and analytics for brands.