# AppShare

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Glasgow, UK
- Website: www.appshare.co.uk
- Total disclosed funding: $0.8M
- Latest round: Series C (Dec 16, 2011)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

AppShare Limited is a digital platform specializing in the buying and selling of online assets, particularly premium domain names, facilitating secure and efficient transactions for a diverse user base.Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Glasgow, UK, AppShare Limited operates a platform that enables the transaction of online assets. The company pivoted towards a focus on premium domain names, enhancing its offerings to cater to entrepreneurs and businesses. It secured GBP 520,000 in Series C funding on December 16, 2011, led by Braveheart Investment Group, contributing to a total amount raised of GBP 520,000 with a current company valuation of GBP 4.423 million.AppShare Limited primarily offers a digital platform that facilitates the buying and selling of online assets, prominently featuring premium domain names. Their core service allows users to purchase domains through a simplified and secure process, designed to cater to a diverse customer base that includes entrepreneurs, businesses looking to establish a web presence, and investors in digital real estate. The platform’s functionality is underpinned by an emphasis on security and customer support, providing users with 24/7 assistance as they navigate transactions. Geographically, their services reach a global market, appealing to clients across Europe, North America, and Asia, thus covering a wide array of industries that rely on web presence for growth and visibility.The revenue model for AppShare Limited centers on transactions involving the sale of domain names, which can be structured as direct-to-consumer purchases. Clients typically engage with the platform to acquire domain names, contributing to the company’s revenue through one-time sales or possibly premium listings. While specific pricing plans are not disclosed, the structure generally allows for various pricing tiers depending on the desirability and uniqueness of the domain names offered. The company’s flagship service remains the streamlined transaction process for domain acquisition, which positions it favorably within the competitive landscape of online asset sales, facilitating efficient exchanges between buyers and sellers.AppShare Limited aims to leverage its recent funding to enhance its platform and expand its service offerings. The company plans to develop new features aimed at improving user experience and transaction efficiency, with specific product launches anticipated in the next fiscal year. Additionally, AppShare is targeting expansions into new markets including Asia and North America by the end of 2023, utilizing the GBP 520,000 raised in the most recent funding round to support its growth initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Dec 16, 2011, $0.8M — Truetide, University of Strathclyde, Scottish Enterprise

## Investors

- Truetide (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/truetide) — Series C
- University of Strathclyde — Series C
- Scottish Enterprise (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/scottish-enterprise) — Series C