# Appstores

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.appstores.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.1M
- Latest round: Angel (Aug 1, 2011)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Appstores is a specialized platform that provides domain name marketplaces, offering curated domains to enhance business visibility and identity. Their services include domain registration, branding solutions, and expert naming contests, catering to a diverse clientele globally.Appstores, founded in 2010, operates from San Francisco, US, and specializes in providing a marketplace for domain names. The company was acquired by InMobi in July 2012. Notable investors in their latest funding round include 500 Global, Transmedia Capital, and Zelkova Ventures, with the company raising a total of USD 0.56 mn in an Angel round, marking the total amount raised at USD 0.56 mn.Appstores focuses on offering an extensive marketplace for domain names, featuring over 300,000 brandable domains with modern extensions such as .ai, .io, and .xyz. They also provide services like naming contests, trademark protection, and AI-powered tools to assist businesses in developing their brand identity. Their diverse client base includes entrepreneurs and established brands across North America, Europe, and Asia.Appstores generates revenue through various structured transactions that include domain sales and branding services. Their core offerings result in one-time purchases and recurring revenue from trademark renewals. The company is also involved in partnerships for comprehensive branding solutions, enhancing their revenue diversification.Future growth plans for Appstores include expanding their product offerings and entering new geographic markets. They aim to enhance their domain services and proprietary tools in the coming year. The funds from the Angel round will support these initiatives, particularly in expanding their presence and capabilities in North America and Europe.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, Aug 1, 2011, $0.6M — Transmedia Capital, 500 Global, Zelkova Ventures
- Angel, Aug 1, 2010, $0.6M — Seraph Group, Zelkova Ventures, Sand Hill Angels, i/o Ventures

## Investors

- Seraph Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seraph-group) — Angel
- Zelkova Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zelkova-ventures) — Angel
- Sand Hill Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sand-hill-angels) — Angel
- i/o Ventures — Angel
- Transmedia Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/transmedia-capital) — Angel
- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Angel