# Mobile 365

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mobile-365

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Mateo, US
- Website: www.mobile365.com
- Total disclosed funding: $14M
- Latest round: Series D (Mar 15, 2004)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Mobile 365 specializes in providing streamlined domain naming solutions, enabling businesses to quickly acquire domain names and enhance their online presence through an efficient pricing estimate process.Mobile 365 operates in the domain naming sector, facilitating domain acquisition through an online request system. The company, headquartered in San Mateo, US, was acquired by Sybase in September 2006 for USD 425 mn. Its operations have focused on optimizing client interactions to improve service delivery. The founders' detailed history is not disclosed in available resources, and there are no mentions of subsidiaries or previous company formations.Mobile365.com primarily offers domain naming solutions, allowing customers to acquire a domain name with a streamlined request process. By utilizing their online form, customers can receive a pricing estimate for domain names within 24 business hours, thereby facilitating quicker decision-making for businesses seeking to establish or enhance their online presence. The company caters to a diverse client base, including startups, established enterprises, and individual entrepreneurs across various industries, all of whom require unique and memorable domain names to support their digital strategies. The company's services are operational in multiple geographical markets, specifically targeting North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, which underscores its commitment to serving a global clientele seeking reliable domain registration services.Mobile365.com generates revenue through the sale of domain names and related services, employing a transaction structure that is primarily B2B. This involves direct interactions with clients who fill out the price request form, leading to personalized pricing tailored to their specific needs. Clients may engage in one-time transactions for domain acquisitions or ongoing relationships for additional services such as domain renewals and transfers. The pricing strategy is designed to accommodate various customer segments, with packages potentially tailored to different levels of service and domain portfolio management. Key products in this revenue model include flagship domain registration services, which are crucial for businesses aiming to secure their online identity.Following the acquisition by Sybase in September 2006, Mobile 365's strategic focus has been on enhancing its product offerings and expanding its market reach. Future plans include introducing new domain-related services and targeting specific markets in Asia and Europe for expansion, although specific timelines for these initiatives have not been disclosed. The recent funding from Sybase will support the development of these new products and bolster Mobile 365's operational capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Mar 15, 2004, $14M — Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Institutional Venture Partners, Grosvenor Select Partners, NAV.VC
- Seed, Nov 1, 2000 — DragonVenture

## Investors

- DragonVenture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dragonventure) — Seed
- Draper Fisher Jurvetson (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper-fisher-jurvetson) — Series D
- Institutional Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/institutional-venture-partners) — Series D
- Grosvenor Select Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/grosvenor-select-partners) — Series D
- NAV.VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nav-vc) — Series D