# Ranier Technology

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ranier-technology

- Industry: Medical Devices & Equipment
- Headquarters: Cambridge, UK
- Website: www.ranier.co.uk
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series C (Jan 11, 2008)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Ranier Technology Limited is a UK-based company specializing in domain registration and transfer services, offering a streamlined platform for individuals and businesses aiming to acquire and manage web domains efficiently.Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Ranier Technology Limited focuses on domain registration and transfer services. The company has made five deals, with the most recent funding round occurring on October 17, 2011. This round raised a total of USD 4.74 mn from investors including Alliance Trust Equity Partners and First Capital Partners.Ranier.co.uk specializes in domain registration and transfer services, providing a platform for individuals and businesses to acquire web domains. The company focuses on enhancing user experiences for both novice and experienced domain investors, catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups, and individual entrepreneurs. Its services are available in multiple languages, targeting international customers in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia, while addressing common challenges in domain acquisition, including transfer complexities and security issues.Ranier.co.uk's revenue model is centered on transaction fees from domain registrations and transfers. Clients can purchase new domains or transfer existing ones, generating revenue with each transaction. The platform also earns from premium listings or featured domains that incur higher transaction fees. In 2006, the company's revenue was USD 0, with an EBITDA of USD -71.1.Following the recent financing completed on October 17, 2011, by First Capital Partners and Alliance Trust Equity Partners, Ranier Technology Limited plans to utilize the funding to expand its product offerings and enhance its technology platform. The company is developing new features aimed at improving user engagement and streamlining the domain management process. Additionally, there are plans to penetrate new markets across Europe and Asia by 2023, to cater to an expanding customer base in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jan 11, 2008, $16M — First Capital Partners, Alliance Trust Equity Partners

## Investors

- First Capital Partners — Series C
- Alliance Trust Equity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alliance-trust-equity-partners) — Series C