# Papa.me

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Beijing, China
- Website: www.papa.me
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 1, 2011)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Papa.me provides innovative digital solutions that empower businesses to enhance their online presence through essential services such as website hosting, domain registration, and user-friendly website builders.Papa.me is a digital solutions provider focused on enhancing online presence for businesses. Founded by Chaojun Xu and Rui Zhang, the company is headquartered in Beijing, China. In March 2011, the company raised USD 10.00 mn in a Series A round led by Ceyuan Ventures and Sequoia Capital. The total amount raised by the company stands at USD 10.00 mn across its funding rounds.The company specializes in delivering a comprehensive suite of digital solutions designed to enhance online presence for businesses across various sectors. Their core product offerings include website hosting services, domain registration, and website builder tools, aimed at providing users with an accessible platform to create and manage their online identities. The company’s services cater to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as individual entrepreneurs, addressing common challenges such as web visibility and user engagement. These solutions are marketed to customers primarily in North America and Europe, where demand for such services has seen growth over the past decade.The company's revenue model revolves around a subscription-based approach, where clients engage in annual or monthly agreements for various services. This includes domain registration and website hosting, which can be customized based on the specific needs of the client. A small business may opt for a comprehensive package that includes domain registration, web hosting, and access to the website builder tools, thereby fostering a recurring revenue stream for the company. The company engages in partnerships with third-party service providers, allowing for bundled offers that enhance customer attraction and retention. The transaction structure is primarily B2B, with direct interactions between the firm and its clients, ensuring tailored solutions that meet distinct business requirements.In March 2011, Papa.me received USD 10.00 mn in Series A financing, which will be utilized to support upcoming product launches and market expansion. The company plans to innovate and release new products aimed at improving user experience in the online marketplace. Additionally, Papa.me is exploring opportunities to expand into new geographic regions, particularly targeting emerging markets in Southeast Asia by 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 1, 2011, $10M — Hong Shan, Ceyuan Ventures
- Angel, Feb 1, 2011, $2M — Sinovation Ventures

## Investors

- Sinovation Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sinovation-ventures) — Angel
- Hong Shan — Series A
- Ceyuan Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ceyuan-ventures) — Series A