# Buzzer Media

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/buzzer-media

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.buzzer.com
- Total disclosed funding: $24M
- Latest round: Series A (May 14, 2021)
- Investors on record: 15

## About

Buzzer Media Inc. is a domain marketplace that specializes in curating and selling brandable domain names. It focuses on providing businesses with memorable digital identities through its extensive selection of high-value domains.Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, US, Buzzer Media Inc. operates as a domain marketplace. The company has completed 2 deals, with its most recent funding round, Series A, raising USD 20.000 mn on May 14, 2021. The funding was co-led by Canaan Partners and Sapphire Ventures, with participation from various investors including Lerer Hippeau Ventures and Alumni Ventures Group. The founders, Bo Han and Shai Dror, bring experience from previous ventures in technology and digital media.Buzzer.com primarily operates as a domain marketplace, specializing in the sale of expert-curated, brandable domain names. The platform features over 300,000 domain options, focusing on high-value, one-word domains with modern extensions such as .ai, .io, and .xyz. Buzzer.com aims to support businesses across various sectors, including technology, gaming, and entertainment, by providing names that are memorable and evoke a sense of urgency and connectivity. In addition to domain sales, Buzzer.com offers value-added services such as trademark validation and filing, naming contests, and AI-powered branding tools to enhance the customer experience. The geographical markets served by Buzzer.com include North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on regions with a high density of tech startups and digital innovation.The revenue model of Buzzer.com is primarily based on direct sales of domain names along with ancillary services, such as trademark filing and branding consultations. Customers purchase domains through a one-time payment structure, which grants them ownership and access to domain transfer services. The company also provides flexible payment plans, allowing clients to make smaller monthly payments for domain acquisitions, which can lower upfront costs. Revenue is generated through these transactions, as clients seek to acquire unique and valuable domain names to establish their online identity, contributing to their overall financial performance.In May 2021, Buzzer Media Inc. raised USD 20.000 mn in Series A funding to support its growth strategy. The company plans to scale its product offerings and build new features that enhance the social aspect of sports. Additionally, Buzzer Media Inc. is seeking to expand into new markets and geographic regions, specifically targeting areas with a high concentration of tech startups. The recent funding will facilitate the development of new partnership opportunities and support key hires to drive this expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 14, 2021, $20M — Canaan Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Alumni Ventures Group, LionTree, Lerner Enterprises, TGZ Capital, Chetrit Ventures, OneTeam Partners, LLC, Micromanagement Ventures, JDS Sports, Wise Venture, Black Capital
- Seed, Sep 29, 2020, $4M — Sapphire Ventures, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, R&R Ventures, Imagination Capital

## Investors

- Sapphire Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sapphire-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Seed, Series A
- R&R Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/r-r-ventures) — Seed
- Imagination Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/imagination-capital) — Seed
- Canaan Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/canaan-partners) — Series A
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Series A
- LionTree (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/liontree) — Series A
- Lerner Enterprises — Series A
- TGZ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tgz-capital) — Series A
- Chetrit Ventures — Series A
- OneTeam Partners, LLC — Series A
- Micromanagement Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/micromanagement-ventures) — Series A
- JDS Sports (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jds-sports) — Series A
- Wise Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wise-venture) — Series A
- Black Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/black-capital) — Series A