# Fluent

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

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.fluent.network
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 20, 2016)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Fluent is a domain name acquisition service that simplifies the process for individuals and businesses looking to buy or lease premium domain names, ensuring secure transactions and efficient support.Founded in 2014 in New York, US, Fluent specializes in domain name acquisition and transfer. The company raised USD 1.65 mn in Seed funding on April 20, 2016, led by ff Venture Capital, with participation from investors including Digital Currency Group Inc., Crosscut Ventures Management, Draper Associates, Fenbushi Capital, Lindbergh Tech Fund, and St. Louis Arch Angels. The founders, Geza Unbehagen and Julien Vernet, have a history in entrepreneurial ventures but specific details about their previous companies are not available.Fluent.network specializes in the domain name acquisition and transfer sector, offering a streamlined process for individuals and businesses seeking to purchase or lease domain names. Users can buy domain names directly, such as the fluent.network domain listed for a fixed price of USD 29,988. The service includes secure payments and transaction support, catering to a diverse clientele across North America and Europe, positioning itself as a reliable intermediary for secure digital real estate acquisition.Fluent.network operates on a direct-to-consumer business model, generating revenue primarily through the sale of premium domain names. Clients engage by purchasing domain names at listed prices or making offers negotiated through the platform. Each domain name is priced individually, reflecting market value, and the company provides free transaction support to enhance client experience in domain transfers.In April 2016, Fluent raised USD 1.65 mn of Seed funding to support its growth initiatives. Although specific upcoming products have not been disclosed, the company aims to expand into new geographical markets across North America and Europe. The recent funding will be utilized to enhance their platform and improve customer support, aiming to capture a larger share of the domain acquisition market.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 20, 2016, $1.6M — Crosscut Ventures Management, ff Venture Capital, St. Louis Arch Angels, Draper, Digital Currency Group Inc., Fenbushi Capital, Lindbergh Tech Fund
- Seed, Nov 1, 2015, $0.8M — Thomson Reuters Corporation, 500 Global, Draper, SixThirty, UMB Bank

## Investors

- Thomson Reuters Corporation — Seed
- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed
- Draper (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper) — Seed
- SixThirty (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sixthirty) — Seed
- UMB Bank — Seed
- Crosscut Ventures Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crosscut-ventures-management) — Seed
- ff Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ff-venture-capital) — Seed
- St. Louis Arch Angels — Seed
- Digital Currency Group Inc. — Seed
- Fenbushi Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fenbushi-capital) — Seed
- Lindbergh Tech Fund — Seed