# Oya Labs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/oya-labs

- Industry: Hardware
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.oyalabs.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 15, 2017)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Oya Labs Ltd. specializes in domain name acquisition services, offering customers options to purchase or lease unique domain names, facilitating secure online transactions and seamless domain transfers.Founded in 2016 in Palo Alto, US, Oya Labs Ltd. provides domain name acquisition services. The company was established by Claudia Bom, Jurriaan Bakker, and Lamont Tang. In August 2017, the company raised USD 0.1 million in Seed funding led by SOSV, with participation from HAX. The total amount raised is USD 0.1 million, and the recent deal marks the only known investment deal to date.Oya Labs Ltd. primarily offers domain name acquisition services, enabling customers to purchase, lease, or make offers on domain names. The core product, the domain name oyalabs.com, is available for a fixed price of USD 19,888 or through a lease-to-own option priced at USD 1,658 per month. The service is designed to facilitate seamless domain transfers, ensuring secure transactions and providing support throughout the purchasing process. Customers include individuals and businesses across various sectors seeking premium domain names, primarily marketed in North America and internationally to tech startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies aiming to enhance their online presence.The revenue model of Oya Labs Ltd. is structured around direct transactions for domain name sales and leasing. Clients can choose to pay the full amount upfront or opt for a monthly leasing arrangement, which generates recurring revenue. Each transaction is processed with a focus on secure payments and customer support, ensuring a smooth buying experience. The flagship offering, the domain name oyalabs.com, serves as the primary revenue driver, aligning with the company's mission to simplify domain acquisition. The transaction structure is direct-to-consumer, enabling straightforward interactions that cater to a global audience while promoting efficient payment solutions.Oya Labs Ltd. plans to utilize their recent Seed funding of USD 0.1 million, raised in August 2017, to support the development of new domain-related products aimed at enhancing user experience and satisfaction. The company is also exploring opportunities to expand its services into new markets, particularly targeting regions in Europe and Asia by 2025. This strategic direction is designed to leverage the growing demand for premium domain names as businesses increasingly seek to establish a distinct online identity.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 15, 2017, $0.1M — SOSV, HAX

## Investors

- SOSV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sosv) — Seed
- HAX — Seed