# API Market

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/api-market

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Mateo, US
- Website: www.aikon.com
- Total disclosed funding: $13M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 28, 2022)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

API Market, Inc. focuses on providing domain name services, enabling businesses to buy and lease impactful digital identities that enhance their online presence.Founded in 2017 in San Mateo, US, API Market, Inc. specializes in domain name transactions. The firm has completed 6 deals and raised USD 10.00 mn in its most recent funding round, a Series A, led by Morgan Creek Capital Management, with participation from multiple investors. The CEO is Marc Blinder, who co-founded the company alongside Stefan Roever and Tray Lewin.API Market, Inc. operates Aikon.com, a platform focused on the sale and lease of domain names that aids businesses in establishing their online identities. The services cater to a global clientele, especially in technology and e-commerce, facilitating branding and marketing efforts through memorable digital assets.API Market, Inc. generates revenue through the leasing and sale of domain names. Clients engage in transactions via direct purchases or lease agreements, adapting to both B2B and direct-to-consumer models, with variable pricing based on market value and branding potential.In September 2022, API Market, Inc. raised USD 10.00 mn in Series A funding to expand its team and address the increasing demand for its services. The company plans to enhance its product offerings and explore new market opportunities globally, though specific new products and regions have yet to be detailed.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 28, 2022, $10M — Morgan Creek Capital Management, Think + Ventures, Alpha Edison, Hestia Insight, Mighty Capital, Blizzard Fund, Yugen Partners
- Seed, Jan 1, 2020, $0.6M — OVO Fund, Alpha Edison, Mighty Capital
- Seed, Mar 8, 2018, $2M — OVO Fund
- Seed, Jan 15, 2018 — OVO Fund

## Investors

- OVO Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ovo-fund) — Seed
- Alpha Edison (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alpha-edison) — Seed, Series A
- Mighty Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mighty-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Morgan Creek Capital Management — Series A
- Think + Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/think-ventures) — Series A
- Hestia Insight (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hestia-insight) — Series A
- Blizzard Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blizzard-fund) — Series A
- Yugen Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/yugen-partners) — Series A