# Celtro

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

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: Dover, US
- Website: www.celtro.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.7M
- Latest round: Series D (Aug 31, 2010)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Celtro Ltd. specializes in premium domain names and branding services, providing essential tools for businesses to enhance their online presence and brand identity.Founded in 2003 in Dover, US, Celtro Ltd. focuses on domain name registration and branding services. The company has undergone strategic enhancements to its offerings. Gerd Teepe, Jason Madiedo, and Jarek Budny founded Celtro, which has completed a total of 3 deals, with the latest funding round being a Series D in August 2010, raising USD 2.7 mn from Cedar Fund, Genesis Partners, and RHO Capital Partners. The total amount raised is USD 2.7 mn.Celtro.com primarily offers premium domain names, branding services, and associated digital tools tailored to businesses aiming to establish a robust online presence. The core product offerings include a marketplace for brandable domains, categorized into one-word domains and various modern extensions such as .ai, .io, and .xyz. Additionally, the company provides AI-powered naming and logo generation services, trademark validation, and filing assistance, catering to startups and established businesses across industries such as technology, finance, and travel. The target clientele includes entrepreneurs, branding agencies, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enhance their brand identity and market visibility. Celtro's products are marketed globally, with particular emphasis on emerging markets and regions with high digital growth potential, such as North America, Europe, and parts of Asia-Pacific.Celtro.com generates revenue through the sale of domain names and subscription-based services associated with branding and trademark management. The transaction structure consists of direct sales to consumers and business-to-business (B2B) engagements, where clients purchase domain names outright or opt for payment plans to manage their financial commitments. The company facilitates domain transfers through secure escrow services, ensuring that clients' funds are safeguarded until the successful transfer of ownership is completed. Revenue streams also include branding services, for which customers may pay for contests that yield unique name ideas and logo designs, contributing to the overall financial portfolio of the firm. The pricing structure reflects the premium nature of its offerings, aligning with industry standards for high-demand domain names and associated services.In August 2010, Celtro Ltd. raised USD 2.7 mn in Series D funding to support its growth initiatives. The funding will be utilized to develop new products focused on AI-driven branding solutions and to expand market reach into emerging regions, particularly in Asia-Pacific, by the end of 2011.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Aug 31, 2010, $2.7M — RHO, Genesis Partners, Cedar Fund

## Investors

- RHO (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rho) — Series D
- Genesis Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/genesis-partners) — Series D
- Cedar Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cedar-fund) — Series D