# Handshake Corporation

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.handshake.com
- Total disclosed funding: $25M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 16, 2016)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Handshake Corporation is a technology company that specializes in decentralized domain name registration and management, empowering users with blockchain-based solutions for digital ownership and online presence.Handshake Corporation was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, US. The company operates in the domain name space, focusing on decentralized solutions for domain registration. Handshake was acquired by Shopify in May 2019 for an undisclosed amount. The founder's history and prior ventures are not publicly available. The company has successfully completed 7 funding deals, with its most recent round being a Series B which raised USD 14.00 mn led by Sozo Ventures, contributing to a total of USD 14.00 mn raised.Handshake Corporation provides innovative solutions for domain name registration using blockchain technology. Their platform enables users to register, transfer, and manage domains in a decentralized manner, ensuring security and transparency. The service is designed for a wide range of clients, from individual domain owners to larger enterprises looking to establish their online identity without relying on traditional centralized registrars.Handshake generates revenue through transaction fees associated with domain registrations and transfers on its platform. Each transaction incurs a fee that contributes to its revenue stream, catering to both individual users and business clients seeking decentralized domain solutions.Looking ahead, Handshake Corporation plans to launch new features that enhance user experience in domain management, with specific release dates yet to be announced. The company aims to expand its services into markets in Europe and Asia by the end of 2023, leveraging recent funding from its Series B round to support these initiatives and enhance its platform capabilities. The 2019 acquisition by Shopify is expected to provide further resources for growth and expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 16, 2016, $14M — Primary Venture Partners, Emergence Capital, MHS Capital, Uncork Capital, Boldstart Ventures, Point Nine, Sozo Ventures
- Series A, Mar 31, 2014, $8M — Primary Venture Partners, Emergence Capital, MHS Capital, Uncork Capital, Boldstart Ventures, Point Nine
- Seed, Jun 4, 2013, $1.5M — Primary Venture Partners, MHS Capital, Uncork Capital, Boldstart Ventures, Point Nine
- Seed, Nov 20, 2012, $1.5M — Primary Venture Partners, MHS Capital, Uncork Capital, Boldstart Ventures

## Investors

- Primary Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/primary-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- MHS Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mhs-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Uncork Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/uncork-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Boldstart Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boldstart-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Point Nine (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/point-nine) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Emergence Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/emergence-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Sozo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sozo-ventures) — Series B