# Marquee.me

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/marquee-me

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.marquee.me
- Total disclosed funding: $0.7M
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 1, 2014)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Marquee.me is an innovative platform specializing in the sale and lease of premium domain names, designed to streamline transactions for businesses and individuals aiming to enhance their online presence.Founded in 2014, Marquee.me is based in San Francisco, US, and focuses on facilitating the sale of high-value domain names. The company raised USD 0.70 mn in Seed funding in September 2014 from Kima Ventures and UpWest Labs. Jasraj Sidhu, the founder of Marquee.me, has a background in the digital domain space, previously establishing ventures that capitalize on online branding.Marquee.me specializes in the sale and lease of domain names, with a core offering that allows clients to purchase high-value domains, exemplified by their marquee domain, Marquee.me, priced at USD 15,999. The company provides a streamlined transaction process that includes secure payment options, local currency availability at checkout, and complimentary transaction support. Their service is designed to simplify the transfer of domain ownership, catering to a diverse client base that includes businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations across various industries. The geographic markets for Marquee.me's products extend across North America, Europe, and Asia, effectively serving a global clientele seeking to establish or enhance their online presence.Marquee.me generates revenue primarily through the direct sale of domain names and offers an option for potential buyers to make offers on listed domains. The transaction structure typically involves one-time purchases, where customers can pay the stated price of each domain, such as the flagship Marquee.me, or negotiate an alternative offer. The company ensures secure payment processing and provides a hassle-free experience for clients, further enhancing customer satisfaction and trust in their service. Revenue is derived from these transactions without the implication of subscription models or recurring fees, maintaining a focus on one-off sales within the domain market.In the future, Marquee.me plans to expand its product offerings with additional high-value domain names, enhancing its portfolio. The company aims to penetrate new geographic markets, specifically targeting regions in Asia and Europe by 2025. The recent Seed funding of USD 0.70 mn will support these initiatives by facilitating the acquisition of new domain assets and enhancing marketing efforts to attract a broader customer base.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 1, 2014, $0.7M — Kima Ventures, UpWest

## Investors

- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed
- UpWest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/upwest) — Seed