# Bottlenose

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.bottlenose.com
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Series B (Oct 22, 2014)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Bottlenose, Inc. is a specialized domain name broker service that facilitates the sale of premium domain names, enhancing online presence for businesses and individuals through secure transactions.Founded in 2010 in San Francisco, US, Bottlenose, Inc. operates as a domain name broker, focusing on premium domain name transactions. The company has successfully completed a total of 6 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series B in October 2014, where it raised USD 13.45 mn led by KPMG Capital. Bottlenose has maintained its focus without any pivots or significant changes in its core operations since its inception, and there are no known subsidiaries.Bottlenose.com provides domain name brokerage services, specializing in the sale of premium domain names. The company facilitates domain transactions through a trusted escrow service, ensuring secure exchanges for buyers and sellers. It caters to various clients, including startups and established businesses, aiming to enhance brand recognition and search engine optimization by acquiring valuable digital assets.Bottlenose.com earns revenue primarily through transactional fees associated with its domain name brokerage services. Fees are charged for each completed transaction, which vary based on the domain's value, supporting a mix of business-to-business (B2B) and direct-to-consumer sales. While specific pricing plans are not publicly available, the service accommodates a wide range of budgets, serving both small businesses and larger enterprises seeking premium domains.Following its Series B financing of USD 13.4 mn from KPMG Capital in January 2015, Bottlenose, Inc. plans to innovate its service offerings with the introduction of new products aimed at enhancing user experience. The company is also considering geographic expansion into emerging markets, although specific regions have yet to be identified. The funding will support these initiatives and enhance its operational capabilities in response to client demand.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Oct 22, 2014, $13M — KPMG Capital
- Series A, Apr 3, 2013, $3.7M — Transmedia Capital, Stage One Capital, ff Venture Capital, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Advancit Capital, Social Starts, The Social Internet Fund
- Seed, Oct 1, 2012, $1M — ff Venture Capital, Prosper Capital

## Investors

- ff Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ff-venture-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Prosper Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/prosper-capital) — Seed
- Transmedia Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/transmedia-capital) — Series A
- Stage One Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stage-one-capital) — Series A
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Series A
- Advancit Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/advancit-capital) — Series A
- Social Starts (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-starts) — Series A
- The Social Internet Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-social-internet-fund) — Series A
- KPMG Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kpmg-capital) — Series B