# MarkMonitor

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

- Industry: Information Services
- Headquarters: Meridian, US
- Website: www.markmonitor.com
- Total disclosed funding: $22M
- Latest round: Series C (Dec 18, 2003)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

MarkMonitor provides expert corporate domain management services, focusing on enhancing brand protection and optimizing domain portfolios for large enterprises, all supported by top-tier security features.MarkMonitor, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Meridian, US, specializes in domain management services for businesses. In July 2012, Thomson Reuters Corp's Intellectual Property & Science division agreed to acquire MarkMonitor for an undisclosed sum, subject to regulatory approvals. The company has successfully completed four funding deals, with the most recent round raising USD 24.00 mn from various investors including Cargill Ventures and Polaris Partners, bringing the total amount raised to USD 24.00 mn.MarkMonitor specializes in corporate domain management services, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to enhance brand security and optimize domain portfolios for enterprises. Their core offerings include domain registration across generic top-level domains (gTLDs), new gTLDs, and country code top-level domains (ccTLDs), all backed by industry-leading security capabilities. MarkMonitor's services are tailored to meet the unique needs of large organizations, helping them mitigate security vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of DNS attacks. Their client base comprises some of the world's most-visited websites, including a substantial number of the top 50 trafficked sites globally, while providing services across North America, Europe, and Asia.MarkMonitor's revenue model is primarily based on a combination of service subscriptions and partnerships with enterprises requiring robust domain management solutions. Clients engage with the company through contractual agreements that include annual subscriptions for domain management services and additional fees for premium features such as enhanced security measures. Their flagship services include domain recovery and domain brokering, facilitating the acquisition and sale of domain names, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the lifecycle of domain assets.MarkMonitor plans to utilize its recent funding, raised on July 26, 2012, to expand its service offerings and potentially explore new markets. The acquisition by Thomson Reuters may streamline operations and enhance offerings, allowing MarkMonitor to innovate new products designed to address emerging domain management needs. This strategic direction indicates a commitment to enhancing market presence and service capabilities, although specific product launch dates and targeted markets have yet to be disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Dec 18, 2003, $22M — Focus Ventures, Institutional Venture Partners, Foundation Capital

## Investors

- Focus Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/focus-ventures) — Series C
- Institutional Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/institutional-venture-partners) — Series C
- Foundation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundation-capital) — Series C