# Heyzap

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

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.heyzap.com
- Total disclosed funding: $8M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 4, 2013)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Heyzap is a domain brokerage company that facilitates the buying and leasing of premium domain names, streamlining transactions for businesses and individuals looking to enhance their digital presence.Founded in 2009, Heyzap operates in San Francisco, US, primarily in the domain brokerage sector. The company provides a platform for purchasing and leasing premium domains. In December 2015, Heyzap was acquired by RNTS Media for USD 20 mn, culminating its growth trajectory. The founder's background is not specified.Heyzap.com specializes in domain brokerage, offering services that include the purchase and leasing of premium domain names. The platform allows customers to acquire domains through outright purchases or lease-to-own options, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from startups to established businesses. The company emphasizes secure transactions and effective payment processing, aiming to meet the branding needs of clients in North America and Europe.Heyzap.com generates revenue through the sale and leasing of domain names. A domain can be purchased outright for USD 8,911 or leased for USD 409 per month. This pricing structure enables the company to cater to a broad range of customers, enhancing their digital visibility through quality domain acquisition.Following its acquisition in December 2015, Heyzap plans to utilize the USD 20 mn from RNTS Media to further develop its platform and expand its service offerings. The company is focused on enhancing its market reach within North America and Europe, with initiatives aimed at introducing new products and refining its leasing options. Specific release dates for upcoming products have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 4, 2013, $4.3M — Union Square Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures
- Series A, Jun 23, 2010, $3M — Union Square Ventures
- Seed, May 27, 2009, $0.7M — Union Square Ventures
- Seed, Jan 1, 2009, $0M — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Union Square Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/union-square-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Qualcomm Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qualcomm-ventures) — Series B