# Maskless Lithography

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/maskless-lithography

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: San Jose, US
- Website: www.maskless.com
- Total disclosed funding: $19M
- Latest round: Series C (Mar 26, 2012)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Maskless Lithography specializes in domain name transactions, focusing on the sale of the domain 'Maskless.com.' The platform enhances buyer-seller interactions, making domain acquisition efficient and straightforward.Founded in 2005 in San Jose, US, Maskless Lithography operates as a domain transaction marketplace. Dave Clark, the founder, brings a history of entrepreneurial experience to the company. The most recent funding round occurred in July 2012, raising USD 0.5 million from US Venture Partners, which matched the total amount raised of USD 0.5 million across 8 deals to date.Maskless.com primarily serves as a marketplace for domain name transactions, specifically focusing on the sale of the domain name 'Maskless.com.' The platform facilitates interactions between potential buyers and the current owner, streamlining the negotiation and acquisition process. Users can fill out an offer form to engage with the owner, allowing for direct communication to discuss pricing and terms. The service operates in various geographical markets, catering to individuals and businesses globally who are interested in acquiring unique domain names for branding or operational purposes. The end users of this service range from entrepreneurs seeking to establish their online presence to established companies aiming to enhance their digital footprint.The revenue model for Maskless.com is predicated on facilitating domain transactions through a secure payment process. Once a buyer submits an offer and reaches an agreement with the seller, the payment is processed via a transaction service provider, ensuring the security of funds until the domain transfer is completed. The structure of these transactions is typically B2C, where individual buyers or businesses directly engage with the domain owner. The service may involve various pricing tiers, depending on the negotiation outcomes between buyers and sellers, without specific costs available for individual transactions. This transactional framework positions Maskless.com as a strategic player in the domain acquisition market, enabling seamless exchanges between domain sellers and prospective buyers.In July 2012, Maskless Lithography raised USD 0.5 million of venture funding from US Venture Partners, which will be utilized to explore new product offerings and enhancements to the platform's functionality. The company plans to expand its services to additional geographic regions, targeting markets in Europe and Asia by the end of 2023. These strategic initiatives aim to enhance user engagement and broaden the marketplace's reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Mar 26, 2012, $2.8M — US Venture Partners
- Series A, Jan 7, 2009, $13M — TL Ventures, US Venture Partners
- Series A, Sep 15, 2006, $3M — TL Ventures

## Investors

- TL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tl-ventures) — Series A
- US Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/us-venture-partners) — Series A, Series C