# Are You a Human

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/are-you-a-human

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Detroit, US
- Website: www.areyouahuman.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 18, 2015)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Are You a Human LLC specializes in the sale and leasing of the premium domain name "areyouahuman.com," providing a secure platform for individuals and businesses to acquire digital real estate.Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Detroit, US, Are You a Human LLC focuses on domain name transactions. Kulsum Patel, the founder, has a background in entrepreneurship. The company was acquired by Distil, Inc. on May 18, 2017, though financial terms were not disclosed. The company has completed a total of 5 deals throughout its history, with the most recent funding round being a Series A that raised USD 4.20 mn, led by Detroit Venture Partners.The primary offering of Are You a Human LLC revolves around the sale and leasing of the premium domain name "areyouahuman.com." The company acts as a facilitator for individuals and businesses looking to acquire digital real estate through a streamlined and secure process. Clients can either purchase the domain outright for USD 50,000 or choose a lease-to-own model at USD 4,167 per month. This flexibility caters to various clients, including startups and established businesses, while also enabling transactions in local currencies at checkout.Are You a Human LLC generates revenue primarily through direct sales and leasing arrangements of its domain names. Clients engage by purchasing or leasing the domain, creating a predictable income stream for the company. The transaction structure is straightforward, offering customers a choice between outright purchases and lease-to-own agreements, which serves as a recurring revenue model. The company ensures secure payment options and provides transaction support, making the process accessible for various customers including businesses and individual investors.Following the acquisition by Distil, Inc., Are You a Human LLC aims to enhance its offerings to assist publishers and websites in eliminating bots while preserving user experiences. Future growth strategies include the introduction of new products that leverage the acquired technology, with a focus on expanding into additional markets. Specific regions targeted for growth will be defined as strategic developments progress. The recent funding round will support these initiatives by facilitating product development and market entry efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 18, 2015, $4.2M — Foundry Group, MDC Partners, Inc., NCT Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners

## Investors

- Foundry Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundry-group) — Series A
- MDC Partners, Inc. — Series A
- NCT Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nct-ventures) — Series A
- Detroit Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/detroit-venture-partners) — Series A