# Freewebs.com

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/freewebs-com

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Silver Spring, US
- Website: www.freewebs.com
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 31, 2006)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Freewebs.com is an online platform providing web hosting and site-building services aimed at empowering small businesses to strengthen their digital presence and engage with their audiences effectively.Freewebs.com operates as an online website creation and management platform based in Silver Spring, US. The company was acquired by Vistaprint in December 2011 for USD 117.5 mn. Freewebs.com was founded by a diverse group of individuals, including Bigg Jones and Frederick Spruell, who have varying backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship. There are no known subsidiaries or previous mergers related to Freewebs.com.Freewebs.com, as part of Vistaprint, specializes in providing online business solutions, including website creation and management through a partnership with Wix, which facilitates the establishment of a strong online presence for small businesses. Additional services include custom email addresses via Google Workspace and branded merchandise production, catering primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Freewebs.com generates revenue through subscriptions and direct sales to its consumers. Clients engage with its offerings by subscribing to hosting plans or purchasing individual services, such as website building and design. The subscription model primarily supports its core product, the website builder in collaboration with Wix, enhancing business transactions for users.Following its acquisition by Vistaprint in December 2011 for USD 117.5 mn, Freewebs.com aims to expand its offerings by developing new products and enhancing existing services. The company plans to penetrate additional markets in Europe and Asia by the end of 2023, utilizing recent investments to support product development and market entry initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 31, 2006, $11M — Columbia Capital, Novak Biddle Venture Partners

## Investors

- Columbia Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/columbia-capital) — Series A
- Novak Biddle Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/novak-biddle-venture-partners) — Series A