# Avora

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.avora.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6.4M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 9, 2019)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Avora Ltd. is a London-based company specializing in the marketplace of premium domain names, delivering innovative tools and services that enhance online branding efforts for businesses.Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, UK, Avora Ltd. operates a marketplace for domain names. The company raised GBP 5.00 million in Series A funding in January 2019, led by AlbionVC with participation from Crane Venture Partners. Avora has facilitated a total of 5 deals since its inception. The current company valuation stands at GBP 18.69 million. Manjit Johal is the founder, and Mark Fox serves as the CEO.Avora specializes in providing a comprehensive marketplace for premium domain names, featuring over 300,000 expert-curated options. Their primary service revolves around facilitating the sale and transfer of one-word domains alongside modern extensions such as .ai, .io, and .xyz. Avora also offers innovative branding tools, including AI-powered name generators, logo creation tools, and brand alignment assessments, serving a diverse customer base that includes startups and established brands across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Avora generates revenue through the sale of domain names, employing a commission-based structure for transactions within their marketplace. Customers can purchase premium domains directly or engage in naming contests. The flagship domain Avora.com is listed for USD 87,995. Additionally, revenue is supplemented through services like trademark protection and survey facilitation.In January 2019, Avora Ltd. raised GBP 5.00 million in Series A funding, with plans to utilize this investment for product expansion and market penetration. The company aims to enhance its offerings with new tools designed to simplify branding, while also targeting growth in regions with increasing demand for digital branding solutions, including parts of Asia and Europe. This funding will support the development and launch of these new products.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 9, 2019, $6.4M — Crane Venture Partners, AlbionVC

## Investors

- Crane Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crane-venture-partners) — Series A
- AlbionVC — Series A