# iRise

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: El Segundo, US
- Website: www.irise.com
- Total disclosed funding: $20M
- Latest round: Series C (Mar 4, 2008)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

iRise specializes in domain name valuation services, helping businesses acquire premium domain names quickly and efficiently. Their streamlined process allows clients to receive valuations within 24 business hours.iRise, founded in 1996 in El Segundo, US, offers domain name valuation services. The company received USD 20.00 mn in Series C funding on March 4, 2008, from investors including Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital. Maurice M serves as both the CEO and founder of the company.iRise.com specializes in providing domain name valuation services, catering to a diverse clientele that includes businesses seeking to acquire premium domain names for branding and online presence. Their core offering allows clients to obtain a price for domain names within 24 business hours by filling out a simple form, facilitating a streamlined process for domain transactions. The company serves a global market, focusing on clients in North America and Europe, while employing domain experts to evaluate domain worth, enabling strategic decision-making in acquisitions.iRise.com generates revenue primarily through the valuation services they provide to businesses and individuals looking to purchase domain names. The company operates on a fee-for-service model, where clients pay for the valuation of specific domain names to facilitate B2B interactions. While specific pricing plans are not disclosed, varying fees may apply based on the complexity and desirability of the domains being evaluated, enhancing the customer experience.Following the Series C financing of USD 20.00 mn in March 2008, iRise plans to utilize these funds to refine and expand its domain valuation services. The company aims to introduce new products that leverage advanced valuation algorithms and extend its reach into emerging markets across Asia and South America by 2025. This growth strategy is focused on enhancing existing offerings and entering new geographic regions, particularly targeting clients seeking high-value domain acquisitions.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Mar 4, 2008, $20M — Deutsche Bank, Gold Hill Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital

## Investors

- Deutsche Bank — Series C
- Gold Hill Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gold-hill-capital) — Series C
- Silicon Valley Bank — Series C
- Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/morgan-stanley-expansion-capital) — Series C