# Hipster

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.hipster.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1M
- Latest round: Seed (May 1, 2011)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Hipster is a domain registration service provider that facilitates individuals and businesses in securing online identities. It specializes in simplifying the domain acquisition process, aiming to enhance user experiences in establishing their digital presence.Hipster operates as a platform for securing domain names, founded by Ali Boone and Joe Jennings. In March 2012, Hipster was acquired by AOL Inc. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, US. It has raised a total of USD 1.00 mn across its Seed funding round, with notable investors such as 500 Global, CRV, GV, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Lightbank, and Ludlow Ventures.Hipster.com offers a platform that caters to individuals and businesses aiming to establish or enhance their online presence. Its core service is domain registration, allowing users to secure domain names for various applications, including personal websites and e-commerce. This service addresses challenges related to domain availability and management, making it valuable for startups and digital entrepreneurs. Hipster.com serves a global customer base, focusing on North America and Europe.Hipster.com operates on a revenue model based on domain registration and renewal fees. Clients can select available domain names and complete their purchases directly on the website, which typically involves one-time payments for domain registration, with options for annual renewals. The service structure includes various tiers of domain registration options, accommodating a wide audience from individual users to larger enterprises.Following its acquisition in March 2012 by AOL Inc., Hipster plans to enhance its platform with upcoming features aimed at improving user experience. The company is also strategizing to expand its reach into new markets, particularly targeting broader North American and European regions by the end of 2023. The recent funding of USD 1.00 mn from the Seed round is expected to support these initiatives, facilitating development and improvements to their service offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 1, 2011, $1M — CRV, GV, 500 Global, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Ludlow Ventures, Lightbank

## Investors

- CRV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crv) — Seed
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Seed
- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Seed
- Ludlow Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ludlow-ventures) — Seed
- Lightbank (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightbank) — Seed