# Essess

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Cambridge, US
- Website: www.essess.com
- Total disclosed funding: $6M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 16, 2012)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Essess specializes in domain-related products and services that significantly enhance online visibility for businesses and individuals, offering a curated selection of brandable domain names and comprehensive branding support.Essess operates primarily in the domain marketplace, facilitating both domain sales and branding services. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, US. In 2014, Essess raised USD 10.2 million in funding from investors, marking a pivotal moment in its growth strategy. The founder's prior experience includes establishing other ventures that contribute to Essess's expertise in the domain industry.Essess.com offers a diverse array of domain-related products, including a marketplace featuring over 300,000 expert-curated and brandable domains tailored for businesses in technology, fashion, and wellness. Their services encompass domain acquisition, trademark validation, and branding support, enhanced by AI-powered tools for logo creation and name generation, ensuring a robust online presence for clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.Essess.com generates revenue through domain sales, utilizing a transaction model that includes direct-to-consumer sales alongside partnerships with businesses that require premium naming and branding services. The pricing model is based on one-time payments for domain acquisitions, with options for payment plans. The company also offers services such as trademark filing which contributes to its revenue stream, although specific pricing details remain undisclosed.In November 2014, Essess secured USD 10.2 million in funding to bolster its expansion efforts. The company aims to introduce new products to enhance its service offerings, although specific product launch dates are not available. Additionally, Essess is planning to expand into new markets, specifically targeting regions in Europe and Asia by 2025, leveraging the capital from its recent funding round to support these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 16, 2012, $6M — Draper Athena, Vocap Investment Partners

## Investors

- Draper Athena (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper-athena) — Series A
- Vocap Investment Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vocap-investment-partners) — Series A