# Chek

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Columbus, US
- Website: www.ahoy.ai
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 1, 2016)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Chek LLC specializes in providing premium domain names, focusing on the purchase and lease-to-own options for innovative online businesses, particularly in the AI and tech sectors.Founded in 2016 by Chris Kane, Chek LLC is headquartered in Columbus, US. The company focuses on offering premium domain names and has completed 2 deals to date, with their most recent funding round in September 2017, raising USD 14,000 from an undisclosed investor.Ahoy.ai primarily offers premium domain names, including its core domain ahoy.ai. The company facilitates both purchase and lease-to-own options for these names, targeting various sectors such as AI startups, social networking, navigation, travel, and gaming industries. As the exclusive broker for ahoy.ai, BrandBucket ensures a streamlined process for clients, who gain immediate DNS access upon leasing. Their client base spans North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on businesses seeking valuable names that enhance online credibility. Each purchase includes professionally designed logo assets, adding further value.Ahoy.ai generates revenue through the sale and lease of premium domain names, allowing clients to either purchase domains outright or opt for a lease-to-own model. The transactional structure serves both B2B and direct-to-consumer clients, ensuring a secure experience. The premium domains are positioned at higher price points, reflecting their established market value. The company also generates revenue through ancillary services like logo design and branding options.Chek LLC plans to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets, focusing on the AI and tech sectors by mid-2024. The funding raised in September 2017 will support these initiatives, enabling the company to develop new domain-related services and improve its market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 1, 2016 — Lumos Innovation

## Investors

- Lumos Innovation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lumos-innovation) — Seed