# AdSage

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/adsage

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: Bellevue, US
- Website: adsage.com
- Total disclosed funding: $20M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 4, 2011)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

AdSage specializes in domain name acquisition, focusing on high-value domains to enhance the online presence of businesses and individuals, offering a secure purchasing process backed by 24/7 customer support.AdSage provides domain acquisition services, targeting high-value domain names for businesses. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, US. Founded by Amardeep Singh and Dachuan Yang, it underwent a significant change in August 2014 when it was acquired by BesTV New Media for USD 88.88 mn, which represents the total amount raised in funding.AdSage.com specializes in providing domain name acquisition services, focusing on high-value domain names for businesses and individuals looking to enhance their online presence. Their core offering is the domain AdSage.com, which is currently available for sale, appealing to a broad range of clients from startups to established enterprises seeking to secure a memorable online address. The functionality of their services revolves around a simple and secure purchasing process, supported by a dedicated customer service team available 24/7, fostering trust and reliability among users. Their services target customers across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, appealing to businesses that operate in competitive digital landscapes.AdSage.com generates revenue primarily through the sale of domain names and associated services, employing a straightforward transaction structure for secure purchases. Customers engage in direct transactions for domain acquisition, facilitated through various pricing plans that vary based on the domain's perceived value and market demand. Each transaction is a direct-to-consumer model, with one-time payments for domain purchases. The company's flagship offering, the AdSage.com domain, is positioned as a premium asset, commanding a higher price point, and the revenue model focuses on one-time domain sales to end users.Following the acquisition in August 2014, AdSage plans to expand its service offerings and improve its platform for domain acquisition. The funding from the recent acquisition will be utilized to enhance their technology and customer support infrastructure. AdSage seeks to enter new markets, specifically targeting growth in Asia by 2025, and is designing new product features aimed at simplifying the purchasing process for users.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 4, 2011, $20M — SIG Asia Investment, Meridian Capital

## Investors

- SIG Asia Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sig-asia-investment) — Series A
- Meridian Capital — Series A