# Maker Media

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/maker-media

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Sebastopol, US
- Website: www.makermedia.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 1, 2013)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Maker Media, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing digital solutions for website hosting and management, emphasizing user-friendly interfaces and security for diverse clientele.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sebastopol, US, Maker Media, Inc. focuses on digital solutions for website management. The company has completed a total of 3 deals, with the most recent deal on June 9, 2015, when it raised venture debt funding of USD 5.00 mn from Floodgate and Indie Enterprises. The firm has raised a total of USD 5.00 mn throughout its funding rounds.Maker Media’s core offerings revolve around a digital platform that provides comprehensive solutions for website hosting and management. Their primary product facilitates seamless website deployment, performance optimization, and robust security measures tailored for businesses of various sizes. The platform caters to a diverse clientele, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), e-commerce businesses, and digital agencies, primarily in North America and Europe. By addressing common challenges such as site speed, security vulnerabilities, and user experience, the company aims to enhance the overall effectiveness of its clients’ digital strategies.The company generates revenue through a subscription-based model, wherein clients pay for access to its hosting platform based on tiered pricing plans that cater to different needs. These plans typically include various levels of service, ranging from basic hosting solutions to advanced features like dedicated support and enhanced security protocols. Clients can choose from monthly or annual billing cycles, thus offering flexibility in how they manage their operational budgets. The firm also engages in partnerships with digital agencies, allowing these partners to offer its services to their end customers, further expanding its reach. This transactional structure emphasizes long-term relationships with clients, focusing on delivering consistent value and performance across their digital assets.Maker Media, Inc. is exploring the development of new features for its hosting platform, aimed at enhancing user experience and security. The company plans to expand into the European market by 2016, leveraging recent funding of USD 5.00 mn raised on June 9, 2015, to support product development and market entry initiatives. The funding will be used to enhance product offerings and strengthen marketing efforts in the targeted regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 1, 2013, $5M — Indie Enterprises, Azure Capital Partners, The Raine Group, Floodgate, Obvious

## Investors

- Indie Enterprises (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/indie-enterprises) — Series A
- Azure Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/azure-capital-partners) — Series A
- The Raine Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-raine-group) — Series A
- Floodgate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/floodgate) — Series A
- Obvious (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/obvious) — Series A