# Mind Palette Co.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mind-palette-co

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.mindpl.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5.2M
- Latest round: Series C (Jul 28, 2014)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Mind Palette Co., Ltd. is a digital domain marketplace that specializes in premium domain name sales, offering businesses and individuals opportunities to enhance their online branding and digital presence.Founded in 2010 in Tokyo, Japan, Mind Palette Co., Ltd. operates a digital domain marketplace focused on the sale of premium domain names. The company has raised a total of JPY 400 million across 4 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series C on July 28, 2014, led by Global Brain and Kodansha. The founder's history is not publicly documented, and there are no mentions of subsidiaries or significant pivots in business strategy.MindPl.com operates as a digital domain marketplace primarily facilitating the sale of premium domain names. Its core product offering revolves around the domain name MindPl.com, which is available for purchase at a price point of USD 1,695 or through a payment plan of USD 141.25 per month for 12 months, with 0% interest. The service targets businesses and individuals seeking to establish a unique online presence, enhance branding, or expand their digital footprint across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.The revenue model for MindPl.com is primarily driven by direct sales of domain names. Clients can opt for either a full upfront payment or a structured payment plan, allowing for effective cash flow management. The company’s flagship offering, MindPl.com, exemplifies its commitment to high-value domain names, catering to a diverse customer base ranging from individual entrepreneurs to larger corporations looking to enhance their online presence.The most recent funding round of JPY 400 million will be utilized to support the company's initiatives for future growth. There are plans to expand into emerging markets in Southeast Asia by the end of 2025. However, specific details on upcoming product launches have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jul 28, 2014, $3.9M — Global Brain, Kodansha
- Series B, Apr 1, 2013 — Dentsu Innovation Partners, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, ITOCHU Technology Ventures, SMBC Venture Capital, Suneight Investment
- Series A, Nov 1, 2011, $1.3M — GREE Holdings, ITOCHU Technology Ventures

## Investors

- GREE Holdings — Series A
- ITOCHU Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/itochu-technology-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Dentsu Innovation Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dentsu-innovation-partners) — Series B
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series B
- SMBC Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/smbc-venture-capital) — Series B
- Suneight Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/suneight-investment) — Series B
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series C
- Kodansha — Series C