# Kinkon.de

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kinkon-de

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Kaiserslautern, Germany
- Website: www.kinkon.de
- Total disclosed funding: $1.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 27, 2009)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Kinkon.de is a domain sales platform that facilitates secure transactions for individuals and businesses seeking to purchase domain names. The company emphasizes a fast and efficient customer experience.Kinkon.de operates as a domain sales platform, dedicated to connecting buyers and sellers of domain names. The company is based in Kaiserslautern, Germany. In July 2009, Kinkon.de raised EUR 0.75 million in a SEED funding round led by Investitions- und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz, with participation from SHE Informationstechnologie AG. The current company valuation stands at EUR 2.49 million. The founder's details are not specified.Kinkon.de primarily serves as a domain sales platform, offering individuals and businesses the opportunity to purchase the domain name kinkon.de. This service is facilitated through a secure escrow process, ensuring that buyers are protected in their transactions. The company focuses on providing a straightforward and efficient experience for customers looking to acquire domain names, with a typical turnover time of around 24 hours. The end users of this service include entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses seeking to enhance their online presence with relevant domain names. Geographically, the service caters to a diverse international customer base, particularly targeting markets in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, where domain ownership is critical for branding and business operations.The revenue model for Kinkon.de revolves around domain sales facilitated through their escrow service, where buyers pay a purchase price for the domain, while the seller covers the commission fees associated with the transaction. This structure allows for direct transactions between buyers and sellers without additional costs for the buyer, thereby streamlining the purchasing process. Typically, the transactions can occur as one-time purchases, where buyers may negotiate prices or opt for a 'buy now' option for immediate acquisition. This model ensures that revenue is generated primarily from the sales of domain names, potentially including flagship offerings that are of particular interest in the market. The established framework for these transactions emphasizes a clear and efficient path for both buyers and sellers, facilitating a smooth exchange in the domain marketplace.Kinkon.de plans to leverage the recent funding of EUR 0.75 million raised in July 2009 to enhance its platform and improve user experience. The company aims to introduce new features that streamline the domain purchasing process and expand its service offerings. Additionally, Kinkon.de is exploring opportunities to enter new markets, particularly in emerging regions in Asia and North America, with targeted expansion efforts set for the next few years.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 27, 2009, $1.1M — Investitions- und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz, SHE Informationstechnologie AG

## Investors

- Investitions- und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/investitions-und-strukturbank-rheinland-pfalz) — Seed
- SHE Informationstechnologie AG — Seed