# iWatt

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

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Campbell, US
- Website: www.iwatt.com
- Total disclosed funding: $57M
- Latest round: Series E (Sep 4, 2009)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

iWatt is a company that specializes in domain valuation services, offering streamlined solutions for businesses and individuals looking to buy or sell domain names efficiently.Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Campbell, California, iWatt provides domain valuation services to a range of clients. In July 2013, the company underwent a significant change when Dialog Semiconductor Plc acquired iWatt for USD 310 mn in cash, with additional revenue-based payments of USD 35 mn. iWatt has completed a total of 10 deals, focusing on enhancing its service offerings in the domain market.iWatt specializes in providing domain valuation services, primarily targeting businesses and individuals seeking to buy or sell domain names. Their core offering involves a streamlined process where potential clients can fill out an online form to request a price estimation for a specific domain. Once submitted, a domain expert from iWatt reviews the request and provides a valuation within 24 business hours. This service caters to a diverse clientele, including entrepreneurs, small to medium-sized enterprises, and investors in various industries looking to enhance their online presence through premium domain acquisition. The company's domain valuation solutions are available primarily in North America and Europe, where the demand for high-quality domain names remains robust.The revenue model for iWatt is centered around the valuation and transaction of domain names, leveraging a straightforward pricing structure based on domain appraisals. Clients typically engage iWatt for single or multiple domain evaluations, with pricing reflective of the domain's market value as assessed by the company's experts. The transactions are primarily B2B, focusing on direct interactions with businesses and investors rather than retail consumers. By providing tailored services, iWatt aims to facilitate seamless domain transactions that meet the needs of their clients. While specific pricing details for their services are not disclosed, the emphasis remains on delivering expert valuations that assist clients in making informed purchasing or selling decisions in the competitive domain marketplace.Following the acquisition by Dialog Semiconductor in July 2013, iWatt is expected to leverage new product developments and expansion strategies to enhance its service offering. The company aims to introduce innovative domain valuation tools and expand its presence in emerging markets by 2024. The funding from the acquisition will be utilized to support these initiatives, further solidifying iWatt's position in the domain valuation industry.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Sep 4, 2009, $3.1M — VantagePoint Capital, Horizon Founders Capital, Sigma Partners
- Series E, Mar 25, 2009, $3.1M — VantagePoint Capital, Horizons Ventures
- Series E, Jun 30, 2008, $12M — VantagePoint Capital, Horizon Founders Capital, Sigma Partners
- Series D, Jun 20, 2007, $1.2M — VantagePoint Capital, Horizon Founders Capital
- Series D, May 18, 2007, $13M — VantagePoint Capital, Horizon Founders Capital
- Series B, Mar 5, 2003, $15M — VantagePoint Capital, Horizon Founders Capital, Sigma Partners
- Series A, Jul 1, 2001, $10M — Horizon Founders Capital, Sigma Partners, PTI Ventures

## Investors

- Horizon Founders Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/horizon-founders-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series D, Series E
- Sigma Partners — Series A, Series B, Series E
- PTI Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pti-ventures) — Series A
- VantagePoint Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vantagepoint-capital) — Series B, Series D, Series E
- Horizons Ventures — Series E