# Hiogi

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Website: www.hiogi.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.1M
- Latest round: Series C (May 1, 2009)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Hiogi is a company that specializes in offering premium domain names, helping businesses establish a distinctive online presence with brandable and memorable domains.Hiogi operates as a premium domain name provider, primarily focused on the domain HioGI.com. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. It has successfully completed 4 deals in its funding history, with its latest funding round being a Series A that raised EUR 0.100 mn. The lead investor in this round was Hasso Plattner Ventures. The current company valuation stands at EUR 0.310 mn. The CEO of Hiogi is Ofer Akerman.Hiogi.com offers a premium domain name, HioGI.com, aimed at businesses seeking a distinctive online presence. The core product is marketed as a brandable domain, characterized by its trendy and memorable nature, facilitating business growth and brand recognition. The domain is strategically designed to appeal to a wide array of industries, with specific use cases including e-commerce, service-oriented businesses, and startups looking to establish a strong digital footprint. This offering is primarily targeted at clients in North America and Europe, where the demand for unique and easily pronounceable domain names is particularly high. By providing a domain that adheres to the CVVCV pattern, Hiogi.com caters to businesses that prioritize brandability and marketability in their digital strategies.The revenue model for Hiogi.com revolves around the sale of premium domain names, specifically HioGI.com, priced at USD 3,919. Customers have the option to purchase the domain outright or utilize a payment plan, which entails an initial payment of USD 387.98 followed by monthly installments of USD 171 over 23 months, inclusive of a 10% installment service fee. This structure allows for flexibility, appealing to both small businesses and larger enterprises looking to enhance their online presence. Transactions are processed through the company's in-house transfer service, PDTransfer, ensuring secure and streamlined domain transfers. The pricing strategy reflects the premium positioning of the domain, targeting businesses that value brand distinction and digital equity.Looking ahead, Hiogi plans to leverage recent funding for various strategic initiatives. The company is focused on enhancing its product offerings and expanding its reach into new markets in North America and Europe. Specific new domain products are currently in development, and the company aims to launch these offerings within the next year. The recent Series A funding, where Hasso Plattner Ventures exited their stake, will support these growth initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, May 1, 2009 — Hasso Plattner Ventures, Media Ventures
- Series B, Apr 1, 2008 — Hasso Plattner Ventures, Media Ventures
- Series A, Jul 16, 2007, $0.1M — Hasso Plattner Ventures, Media Ventures

## Investors

- Hasso Plattner Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hasso-plattner-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Media Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/media-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C