# Datos IO

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/datos-io

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Jose, US
- Website: www.datos.io
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 9, 2015)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Datos IO, Inc. is a company specializing in the secure purchase and leasing of domain names, offering an efficient platform for users interested in acquiring digital properties.Founded in 2014 in San Jose, US, Datos IO, Inc. operates as a provider of domain name acquisition services. The company was co-founded by Prasenjit Sarkar and Tarun Thakur. In February 2018, Datos IO, Inc. completed a Series A funding round, raising USD 12.500 mn from investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners and True Ventures. The company's current valuation stands at USD 37.146 mn, following a total amount raised of USD 12.500 mn across its funding rounds. The most recent deal, which took place on February 6, 2018, involved the acquisition of Datos IO, Inc. by Rubrik, Inc., a portfolio company of several venture capital firms.Datos IO, Inc. provides a streamlined platform for purchasing and leasing domain names, focusing on secure transactions for clients interested in digital property. Their primary offering is the domain name Datos.io, available for an outright purchase of USD 7,988 or through a Lease to Own option priced at USD 174 per month. The service is designed for a varied clientele, including entrepreneurs and corporations, featuring secure payments, free transaction support, and expedited transfer processes, primarily serving customers in North America and select international markets.Datos IO, Inc. operates on a revenue model centered around direct sales and leasing agreements for domain names. Customers can either purchase domain names outright for USD 7,988 or choose a Lease to Own plan with monthly payments of USD 174. This dual structure allows for both immediate revenue from sales and recurring income from lease agreements, positioning Datos IO, Inc. as a participant in the domain acquisition market catering to diverse customer needs.Datos IO, Inc. aims to enhance its product line and expand its market presence. The company plans to roll out new digital property acquisition services in the upcoming year and is targeting expansion into additional international markets by late 2024. The recent Series A funding, amounting to USD 12.500 mn, will support these initiatives, allowing for increased investment in technology and market outreach efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 9, 2015, $13M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, True Ventures
- Seed, Jun 1, 2014, $2.8M — True Ventures

## Investors

- True Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/true-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Series A