# Ionic Security

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ionic-security

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Atlanta, US
- Website: www.ionic.com
- Total disclosed funding: $187M
- Latest round: Series E (Jan 18, 2019)
- Investors on record: 19

## About

Ionic Security Inc. specializes in providing secure domain name services, facilitating strategic online branding through premium domain acquisitions.Founded in 2011, Ionic Security Inc. is based in Atlanta, US, offering security solutions to enhance digital identities. The company raised USD 38.97 mn in Series E funding on January 18, 2019, led by JP Morgan Asset Management, with other notable investors including Google Inc. and GV. Ionic Security has successfully completed a total of 9 deals, establishing a solid investment foundation and a current company valuation of USD 624.63 mn.Ionic.com, under the guidance of Markmonitor, primarily serves as a premium domain name provider, with the ionic.com domain available for sale at USD 1,000,000. This domain offers a critical branding opportunity for diverse businesses, allowing them to strengthen their online presence. The service facilitates domain acquisition for corporations, startups, and individuals, aiming to enhance brand recognition across global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia.Ionic.com’s revenue model is anchored in the sale of domain names, with the ionic.com domain currently priced at USD 1,000,000. The company engages clients through direct transactions, enabling potential buyers to negotiate terms tailored to their branding strategies. This premium domain offering is positioned as a one-time purchase, catering to businesses seeking to invest in high-value digital assets for long-term brand identity.The recent Series E funding of USD 38.97 mn will enable Ionic Security Inc. to enhance the openness and accessibility of its platform. The company plans to introduce new products aimed at expanding their service offerings in the upcoming year. Additionally, they are targeting further geographic expansion, specifically into emerging markets in Asia and Europe, to broaden their client base. These strategic initiatives are expected to be implemented by the end of 2020.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Jan 18, 2019, $39M — Kleiner Perkins, Meritech Capital Partners, Icon Ventures, JP Morgan Asset Management, TechOperators, GV, Google Inc., Ten Eleven
- Series D, Mar 26, 2018, $30M — Kleiner Perkins, Meritech Capital Partners, Truist Wealth, Icon Ventures, TechOperators, GV, Ten Eleven, Third Kind Venture Capital
- Series D, Dec 21, 2015, $40M — Kleiner Perkins, Meritech Capital Partners, Icon Ventures, TechOperators, GV, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Amazon, Hayman Capital Management
- Series C, Sep 11, 2015, $0.4M — Kleiner Perkins, Meritech Capital Partners, Icon Ventures, TechOperators
- Series C, Dec 10, 2014, $40M — Kleiner Perkins, Meritech Capital Partners, Icon Ventures, TechOperators, GV
- Series B, Feb 5, 2014, $26M — Kleiner Perkins, Icon Ventures, TechOperators, GV, ff Venture Capital, Webb Investment Network
- Series A, Apr 19, 2013, $9.4M — Kleiner Perkins, TechOperators, ff Venture Capital, Brookline Venture Partners
- Series A, Feb 24, 2012, $2M — Kleiner Perkins, GV, Terawatt Ventures, ff Venture Capital, Imlay Investments, BLH Ventures

## Investors

- Kleiner Perkins (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kleiner-perkins) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Terawatt Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/terawatt-ventures) — Series A
- ff Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ff-venture-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Imlay Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/imlay-investments) — Series A
- BLH Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blh-ventures) — Series A
- TechOperators (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techoperators) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Brookline Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/brookline-venture-partners) — Series A
- Icon Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/icon-ventures) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Webb Investment Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/webb-investment-network) — Series B
- Meritech Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/meritech-capital-partners) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goldman-sachs-asset-management) — Series D
- Amazon (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amazon) — Series D
- Hayman Capital Management — Series D
- Truist Wealth — Series D
- Ten Eleven — Series D, Series E
- Third Kind Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/third-kind-venture-capital) — Series D
- JP Morgan Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jp-morgan-asset-management) — Series E
- Google Inc. — Series E