Kick is owned by Kavin Bharti Mittal, the founder and CEO of Hike Messenger. Kavin Bharti Mittal is an Indian entrepreneur and the son of billionaire Sunil Mittal. He acquired Kick in order to enhance Hike Messenger’s services and grow its user base. Kick was previously owned by Kik Interactive, a Canadian company known for its messaging app. Kavin Bharti Mittal’s acquisition of Kick marked a strategic move in the messaging app industry.