# Apieron

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

- Industry: Medical Devices & Equipment
- Headquarters: Menlo Park, US
- Website: www.apieron.com
- Total disclosed funding: $43M
- Latest round: Series D (Apr 7, 2009)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Apieron, Inc. is a domain acquisition specialist offering premium domain names, including Apieron.com, available for purchase or lease, providing flexible options to clients globally.Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Menlo Park, US, Apieron, Inc. specializes in domain name acquisition. In May 2010, the company was acquired by Aerocrine AB. The latest funding round, Series D, raised a total of USD 5.92 mn, which is also the total amount raised by the company. The prominent investors in this round included Alliance Technology Ventures, Canaan Partners, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and ONSET Ventures. Apieron has completed a total of 6 deals since its founding.Apieron.com specializes in the acquisition and leasing of premium domain names, with its flagship offering being the domain name Apieron.com available for immediate sale. The company facilitates transactions by providing multiple purchasing options, including a full purchase price of USD 1,475, a Lease to Own plan at USD 123 per month, or the option to make a custom offer. Their services are designed to streamline the domain acquisition process for a diverse clientele that includes small businesses, startups, and individual entrepreneurs seeking a distinctive online presence. Apieron.com caters to a global market, allowing customers from various regions to make purchases in their local currency, ensuring accessibility and convenience. The company's focus on secure and hassle-free transactions, coupled with their commitment to customer support, emphasizes their objective to enhance user experiences while navigating the domain market.The revenue model of Apieron.com is structured around direct sales and leasing of domain names, establishing a clear transactional relationship with clients. Customers can engage with the company through multiple purchasing avenues, which include upfront payments for domain purchases and a subscription-based leasing option, providing flexibility to fit varying financial capabilities. Transactions typically involve straightforward pricing plans, with the premium domain Apieron.com priced at USD 1,475 for outright purchase and a monthly lease option available at USD 123. This structure exemplifies a direct-to-consumer approach, aimed at individuals and businesses looking to secure unique digital assets. The focus on fast and secure payment processing further enhances the customer experience, solidifying Apieron.com’s position in the domain name marketplace.There are currently no specific announcements regarding new products or geographic expansion plans. Apieron, Inc. plans to utilize the recent funding from its Series D round to further solidify its position in the domain name market and enhance its service offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Apr 7, 2009, $5.9M — Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Canaan Partners, ONSET Ventures, Alliance Technology Ventures
- Series C, Jun 29, 2007, $17M — Draper Fisher Jurvetson
- Series B, May 26, 2005, $15M — Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Canaan Partners, ONSET Ventures, Alliance Technology Ventures
- Series A, Jun 1, 2003, $4.6M — Alliance Venture, ONSET Ventures

## Investors

- Alliance Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alliance-venture) — Series A
- ONSET Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/onset-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series D
- Draper Fisher Jurvetson (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper-fisher-jurvetson) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Canaan Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/canaan-partners) — Series B, Series D
- Alliance Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alliance-technology-ventures) — Series B, Series D