# Coskata

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

- Industry: Renewable Energy
- Headquarters: Warrenville, US
- Website: www.coskata.com
- Total disclosed funding: $119M
- Latest round: Series D (Aug 22, 2011)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Coskata is a domain registration service that specializes in premium domain names, enhancing online identity and branding for businesses and entrepreneurs globally.Founded in 2006, Coskata operates from Warrenville, US, providing domain registration services. The company has undergone no significant pivots in its business strategy. Bill Roe serves as the CEO. To date, Coskata has raised a total of USD 20.20 mn through 16 deals, with the latest funding round being a VENTURE DEBT of USD 2.40 mn in February 2015.Coskata.com offers a domain registration service, specializing in the sale of premium domain names. The company provides clients access to unique web addresses that enhance online identity and branding. Their core product is a premium domain priced at USD 12,895, available for outright purchase or through a structured payment plan over 24 months at 0% interest. This service targets businesses and individual entrepreneurs seeking to establish or enhance their online presence across various sectors, while operating primarily within the US but accessible globally.Coskata.com generates revenue through one-time sales and financing plans for domain registrations. Clients can purchase domain names outright or opt for a payment plan. Their flagship offering, priced at USD 12,895, significantly contributes to their revenue. The transaction process is efficiently streamlined, ensuring clients gain access to their purchased domains typically within one to two hours, enhancing customer satisfaction and promoting repeat business.Coskata plans to utilize the recent VENTURE DEBT funding of USD 2.4 mn to enhance its service offerings and explore potential expansion into new global markets. Specific markets under consideration for expansion have yet to be announced, but the company is focusing on increasing its reach and accessibility for clients. Upcoming product enhancements are also being developed to better serve businesses and individuals looking for premium domain names.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Aug 22, 2011, $20M — Advanced Technology Ventures, Blackstone Group, Globespan Capital Partners, Khosla Ventures, TotalEnergies, General Motors Ventures, Arancia International, Presidio Ventures
- Series C, Sep 1, 2010, $5.7M — Advanced Technology Ventures, Blackstone Group, Khosla Ventures
- Series C, Apr 19, 2010, $24M — Advanced Technology Ventures, Blackstone Group, Globespan Capital Partners, General Motors Hourly-Rate Employees Pension Plan, Khosla Ventures, TotalEnergies, GreatPoint Ventures
- Series C, Nov 12, 2008, $40M — Advanced Technology Ventures, Blackstone Group, Globespan Capital Partners, Khosla Ventures, TriplePoint Capital, GreatPoint Ventures
- Series B, Feb 28, 2008, $20M — Advanced Technology Ventures, Globespan Capital Partners, General Motors Hourly-Rate Employees Pension Plan, Khosla Ventures, GreatPoint Ventures
- Series A, Jun 30, 2006, $10M — Advanced Technology Ventures, Khosla Ventures, GreatPoint Ventures

## Investors

- Advanced Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/advanced-technology-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- GreatPoint Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greatpoint-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Globespan Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/globespan-capital-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- General Motors Hourly-Rate Employees Pension Plan — Series B, Series C
- Blackstone Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blackstone-group) — Series C, Series D
- TriplePoint Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/triplepoint-capital) — Series C
- TotalEnergies — Series C, Series D
- General Motors Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-motors-ventures) — Series D
- Arancia International — Series D
- Presidio Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/presidio-ventures) — Series D