# Gear6

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/gear6

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Mountain View, US
- Website: www.gear6.com
- Total disclosed funding: $10M
- Latest round: Series C (Jul 11, 2006)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Gear6 specializes in the sale of premium domain names, providing online assets essential for digital identity. Their offerings include financing options for easier acquisition, catering to various markets globally.Gear6 is focused on domain name sales, having been acquired by Violin Memory, Inc., a Toshiba Corp. portfolio company, in June 2010. The company operates from Mountain View, US. The founder's information is not publicly available. Gear6 has successfully raised a total of USD 4.00 mn, with its latest funding round being Series A on June 16, 2010.Gear6.com is a domain name available for sale, primarily marketed through HugeDomains, valued at USD 13,195. This domain can also be secured through a financing plan of USD 549.79 per month for 24 months. Alongside domain sales, Gear6 provides WhoIs Privacy Protection for those seeking to maintain confidentiality regarding their registration details. The company serves a diverse range of industries, targeting both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer segments across North America and Europe.Revenue for Gear6.com is primarily derived from the direct sales of domain names and associated services. Customers can purchase domains outright or through flexible payment plans. The flagship domain Gear6.com is priced at USD 13,195, with financing options available to accommodate small businesses and startups. The company's business model focuses on direct consumer transactions, enhancing digital marketing strategies and online visibility for its clients.Looking ahead, Gear6 aims to further develop its product offerings, particularly by enhancing its domain portfolio and potentially introducing new online services. Expansion into new geographic markets, specifically in Asia and South America, is planned by 2025. The recent funding from the Series A round will support these initiatives, allowing for increased marketing efforts and the expansion of service capabilities to better cater to an international clientele.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jul 11, 2006, $10M — InterWest Partners, US Venture Partners

## Investors

- InterWest Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/interwest-partners) — Series C
- US Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/us-venture-partners) — Series C