# Rylo

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/rylo

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.rylo.com
- Total disclosed funding: $24M
- Latest round: Series B (Sep 7, 2018)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Rylo Inc. is a digital asset marketplace specializing in premium domain names, providing businesses with high-value online branding opportunities. The company's offerings target a diverse clientele, enhancing their digital presence through memorable domain names.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Rylo Inc. operates as a digital asset marketplace that focuses on the sale of premium domain names. The company was co-founded by Alex Karpenko and Lorri Riley, with Alex Karpenko also serving as CEO. Rylo has participated in 3 funding deals, with the most recent, a Series B round, raising USD 20.25 mn led by Icon Ventures, along with investments from Accel and Sequoia Capital. To date, Rylo Inc. has raised a total of USD 20.25 mn.Rylo Inc. primarily offers premium domain names for sale, serving as a marketplace for businesses seeking high-value digital assets. One of their notable listings is rylo.com, available for purchase at USD 300,000. Their client base includes startups, established enterprises, and individual entrepreneurs looking to enhance their online presence through memorable and marketable domain names. Their offerings extend beyond rylo.com, featuring other premium domains such as AdvantageOne.com and RentalHomes.com, catering to industries like finance and real estate. These domain names are marketed to clients across North America, Europe, and Asia, facilitating global access to valuable digital properties.Revenue generation for Rylo Inc. is primarily driven by direct sales of premium domain names. Clients engage in transactions by inquiring about specific domains, such as rylo.com, through a secure purchasing platform. The pricing structure reflects the high value and market demand for these digital assets, with notable domains priced from USD 120,000 to USD 300,000. Transactions occur on a direct-to-consumer basis, allowing clients to make one-time purchases instead of subscriptions or recurring payments, ensuring a straightforward purchasing experience that enhances brand visibility and online engagement.While specific upcoming product launches have not been disclosed, Rylo Inc. is expected to explore opportunities for expanding its product offerings in premium domain names. The company may target new geographic markets, although specific regions have not been outlined. The recent funding from the Series B round, completed on December 10, 2019, is anticipated to support these growth initiatives, although financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Sep 7, 2018, $20M — Accel, Hong Shan, Icon Ventures
- Seed, Jun 1, 2015, $3.6M — Hong Shan

## Investors

- Hong Shan — Seed, Series B
- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series B
- Icon Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/icon-ventures) — Series B