# absurd:joy

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/absurd-joy

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.absurdjoy.com
- Total disclosed funding: $9.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 20, 2022)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in the US, absurd:joy, Inc. operates as a digital resource provider, primarily focusing on domain management and advertising solutions for users seeking to monetize their domain names effectively.Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Boston, US, absurd:joy, Inc. specializes in digital resource management. The company has successfully completed a total of 3 deals, with the most recent funding round occurring on October 20, 2022. In this Seed round, the company raised USD 4.50 mn from investors including Qualcomm Ventures, Dune Ventures, and March Capital Partners. The current company valuation stands at USD 34.99 mn. Alex Schwartz serves as both the founder and CEO, although details regarding previous ventures are not available.Absurdjoy.com specializes in a unique blend of digital resources and information primarily generated through Sedo Domain Parking. The platform facilitates domain management and allows advertisers to display relevant advertisements to potential visitors. It serves domain owners looking to monetize unused domain names and various businesses aiming to promote their products across a global market.The revenue model for absurdjoy.com is centered around monetizing domain names through advertising via Sedo Domain Parking. Domain owners generate income when visitors click on displayed ads, creating a pay-per-click (PPC) structure that benefits both individual domain owners and businesses.In October 2022, absurd:joy, Inc. raised USD 4.49 mn in Seed funding to enhance its operations. The funding will primarily support the development of the Tangle platform, which is aimed at expanding the company's market presence. Specific plans for new product launches or geographic expansion have not been detailed.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 20, 2022, $4.5M — Qualcomm Ventures, March Capital, Dune Ventures
- Seed, Aug 24, 2021, $5.3M — March Capital, Gaingels, The WXR Venture Fund, Dune Ventures

## Investors

- March Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/march-capital) — Seed
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Seed
- The WXR Venture Fund — Seed
- Dune Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dune-ventures) — Seed
- Qualcomm Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qualcomm-ventures) — Seed