# Handy Elephant

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/handy-elephant

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Cambridge, UK
- Website: www.unifyo.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 2, 2013)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Handy Elephant operates as a digital marketplace, specializing in providing a vast array of domain names that are expertly curated to meet diverse business branding needs.Handy Elephant is a digital platform that offers domain names and branding services. Founded in Cambridge, UK, the company raised its first funding in April 2013, securing GBP 250,000 in Seed funding from investors including EC1 Capital and Firestarter Team, valuing the company at GBP 780,000 post-money. There are no reports of significant pivots or changes in business operations since its inception.Unifyo.com, operated by Handy Elephant, focuses on a comprehensive marketplace for domain names, featuring over 300,000 options including one-word domains and modern extensions like .ai, .io, and .xyz. The platform includes innovative features such as naming contests, allowing collaboration with branding experts to generate unique name ideas tailored for various industries, including social networking and community building, with a global outreach across North America, Europe, and Asia.The revenue model for Unifyo.com is based on the direct sales of domain names, including services like trademark validation and branding tools. Transactions are conducted through secure escrow services, facilitating one-time purchases and payment plans for premium domains. Renewal fees apply annually post-transfer, and additional services include AI-powered branding tools and trademark assistance, aimed at helping businesses establish and protect their market presence.Handy Elephant plans to utilize the GBP 250,000 raised in their Seed funding to expand its product offerings and enhance platform features. The company aims to introduce new branding tools and expand into new markets, particularly targeting regions in Asia by the end of 2024. Following their most recent funding in April 2013, these developments are expected to position Handy Elephant for future growth in the competitive digital marketplace.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 2, 2013, $0.4M — EC1 Capital, Firestarter

## Investors

- EC1 Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ec1-capital) — Seed
- Firestarter — Seed