# Din

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

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: San Mateo, US
- Website: www.din.co
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 24, 2015)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Din, Inc. is a domain name registration company that specializes in facilitating the buying, leasing, and transfer of domain names, enhancing transaction security and customer experience.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Din, Inc. provides domain registration services. The company has not undergone significant pivots or changes in its business strategy. Its founder has not been previously noted to have founded other companies. In September 2015, Din, Inc. raised USD 3 million in Seed funding from Accel, BBG Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Harrison Metal Capital, Lowercase Capital, and Slow Ventures, totaling USD 3 million raised to date.Din, Inc. primarily offers domain name registration services, focusing on the buying, leasing, and transfer of domain names. Their core services include providing the premium verified domain name din.co, along with transaction support to ensure a seamless customer experience. Targeting individual entrepreneurs, small businesses, and larger corporations, they operate in various markets, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, addressing common challenges in domain transactions such as safety concerns and complexities.The company’s revenue model is based on transaction fees related to the sale and lease of domain names. Each transaction involves direct negotiations facilitated through the company's platform, which charges fees for secure transaction support. Customers engage by making offers on domains, with the company providing tools for safe payment processing and transfer logistics. Pricing plans vary based on market value, but they generally include transaction support services at a fixed fee, focusing on both B2B and direct-to-consumer transactions.Din, Inc. plans to leverage its recent USD 3 million Seed funding raised in September 2015 to develop new products and enhance its platform capabilities. They aim to expand into new geographic markets, specifically targeting regions in Asia and Europe by 2025. The funding will also support marketing initiatives to raise brand awareness and streamline operations as they scale their services.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 24, 2015, $3M — Accel, Lowercase Capital, Harrison Metal, Collaborative Fund, Slow, BBG Ventures

## Investors

- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Seed
- Lowercase Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lowercase-capital) — Seed
- Harrison Metal (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/harrison-metal) — Seed
- Collaborative Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/collaborative-fund) — Seed
- Slow (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/slow) — Seed
- BBG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bbg-ventures) — Seed