# Make8.com

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/make8-com

- Industry: Outsourcing
- Headquarters: Shenzhen, China
- Website: www.make8.com
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 1, 2015)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Make8.com is a domain brokerage service that facilitates secure domain name transactions, connecting buyers and sellers while managing the financial aspects to ensure a professional experience.Make8.com, founded in 2015, operates as a domain brokerage service based in Shenzhen, China. The company has engaged in two notable deals, with its most recent deal occurring on December 2, 2021, after which it discontinued operations. Specific details about the founder's history and previous companies are unavailable.The company, operating under the domain make8.com, primarily functions as a domain brokerage service. Its core offerings include the facilitation of domain name transactions, providing a secure escrow service that ensures a seamless buying and selling experience for clients. The company acts as an intermediary, connecting buyers and sellers while managing the financial aspects of the transaction to guarantee safety and professionalism. This service is particularly beneficial for businesses and individuals looking to acquire desirable domain names that enhance their online presence or branding. Make8.com targets a global market, serving clients primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia, where there is a high demand for premium domain names to establish digital identity.The revenue model of the company revolves around transaction fees associated with domain name sales and brokerage services. Each transaction typically involves a buyer making an offer on a domain, which is then negotiated through the company’s platform. The company earns a percentage of the sale price as a commission once the transaction is successfully completed. This structured approach allows for varied pricing plans based on the value of the domain being sold, with higher-value domains resulting in increased transaction fees. The company’s client base consists of businesses ranging from startups to established enterprises looking to enhance their digital footprint through strategic domain acquisitions. The revenue generated from these transactions forms the backbone of the company's financial performance.In December 2021, Make8.com discontinued its operations, and there are no plans for future growth or new product launches as the company has ceased active engagement in the market.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 1, 2015 — Qixing Beetles Investment, Futoubang

## Investors

- Qixing Beetles Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/qixing-beetles-investment) — Seed
- Futoubang — Seed