CardStar Connect is a mobile loyalty platform that saw significant growth from October 2009 to October 2010, with unique users increasing from 220,000 to 1 million, cards added growing from 650,000 to 2.9 million, and cards shown rising from 1.1 million to 7.9 million. The platform provides value to both consumers and merchants by consolidating loyalty cards, offering rewards and promotions, and allowing merchants to stay connected to customers and gain business intelligence. CardStar Connect's API and services allow apps and websites to access its loyalty management, user profiles, and shopping behavior data to power mobile loyalty programs. The company generates revenue from app sponsorship, deal promotions, and business intelligence sales.