# Coopkanics

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

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.trywildcard.com
- Total disclosed funding: $9.7M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 5, 2014)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Coopkanics, Inc. specializes in domain name acquisition services, providing clients with rapid pricing information to secure premium domains, thereby facilitating their online presence.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, US, Coopkanics, also known as Wildcard, focuses on domain brokerage, assisting clients with premium domain acquisitions. The company raised USD 7.00 mn in Series A funding on August 5, 2014, from investors including General Catalyst Partners, Softbank Capital, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, and BoxGroup. Notably, this round constituted the total amount raised, solidifying their operational capabilities.trywildcard.com primarily offers domain name acquisition services, enabling clients to obtain pricing information for specific domain names within 24 business hours of submission. This service is designed for businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking to establish a strong online presence. By leveraging a team of domain experts, the company facilitates a seamless transaction process addressing the growing demand for premium domain names in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Their core offering appeals to a diverse clientele, including startups and established enterprises across various sectors, primarily in the United States, Canada, and international markets, enhancing the customer experience with quick pricing responses.The revenue model for trywildcard.com is structured around transactional fees associated with domain name acquisitions, where clients engage the company to obtain and negotiate pricing for desired domain names. Each transaction begins with a client filling out a request form, after which the company provides a price estimate based on its domain expertise. This B2B service incorporates a commission-based structure, reflecting the value of securing prime online real estate. The flagship offerings focus on premium domain negotiation services, attracting various businesses seeking to enhance their brand identity with distinctive web addresses.Coopkanics plans to leverage its recent Series A funding of USD 7.00 mn to enhance its domain acquisition services and expand its operations. The company is looking to introduce new features to its platform designed to streamline the domain acquisition process, with anticipated releases in the next fiscal year. Additionally, Coopkanics aims to expand its market reach into Europe and Asia by 2025, targeting businesses that are increasingly investing in online branding. The funding will be utilized to develop these new products and support expansion efforts into these targeted geographic regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 5, 2014, $7M — General Catalyst Partners, Softbank Capital, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, BoxGroup
- Series A, Jul 15, 2013, $2.6M — General Catalyst Partners, Lerer Hippeau Ventures

## Investors

- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series A
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Series A
- Softbank Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/softbank-capital) — Series A
- BoxGroup (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boxgroup) — Series A