# Ausra

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

- Industry: Renewable Energy
- Headquarters: Mountain View, US
- Website: www.ausra.com
- Total disclosed funding: $129M
- Latest round: Series D (Apr 21, 2009)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Ausra specializes in domain valuation services, providing accurate pricing assessments for domain names with a quick turnaround of 24 business hours, catering to various clients including businesses and investors.Ausra, founded in 2006, is located in Mountain View, US, and operates in the domain valuation sector. The company has engaged in a total of 6 deals, with the most recent funding round being a SERIES D amounting to USD 25.50 mn, which raised their total funding to USD 25.50 mn. The company was previously acquired by Areva in February 2010, although financial details of that transaction were not disclosed.Ausra.com specializes in providing domain valuation services, designed to offer precise pricing for domain names with a turnaround time of 24 business hours. Their online form allows users to submit domain details for evaluation, enabling experts to assess value based on market factors and historical data. Their diverse clientele includes individual domain owners, businesses acquiring premium domains, and investors needing precise appraisals, particularly across North America and other international markets.Revenue generation for Ausra.com primarily occurs through direct transactions with clients seeking domain valuations. They employ a straightforward per-transaction pricing model. This approach provides clients with timely information for informed purchasing decisions, making it essential for businesses and investors who require precise domain pricing to facilitate negotiations or transactions.Looking ahead, Ausra plans to enhance its service offerings by developing new products in the domain valuation space, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. The company is targeting expansion into additional international markets, aiming to broaden its customer base by the end of 2023. The recent funding from the SERIES D round will be utilized to support these growth initiatives, enabling Ausra to enhance its operational capabilities and reach a wider audience.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Apr 21, 2009, $26M — Kleiner Perkins, Starfish Ventures, Azimuth Capital Management, Khosla Ventures, Generation Investment Management
- Series C, Oct 1, 2008, $35M — Kleiner Perkins, Starfish Ventures, Azimuth Capital Management, Khosla Ventures, Generation Investment Management
- Series C, Aug 1, 2008, $25M — Kleiner Perkins, Azimuth Capital Management, Khosla Ventures
- Series B, Feb 11, 2008, $28M — Kleiner Perkins, Khosla Ventures
- Series B, Mar 2, 2007, $15M — Kleiner Perkins, Khosla Ventures

## Investors

- Kleiner Perkins (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kleiner-perkins) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Azimuth Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/azimuth-capital-management) — Series C, Series D
- Starfish Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/starfish-ventures) — Series C, Series D
- Generation Investment Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/generation-investment-management) — Series C, Series D