# Sail Internet

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sail-internet

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.sailinternet.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Nov 11, 2020)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Sail Internet, Inc. is a local fiber internet service provider focused on delivering high-speed, reliable internet solutions with a commitment to clear pricing and exceptional customer support. Founded in 2015, Sail Internet, Inc. is headquartered in Palo Alto, US, and specializes in providing fiber internet services. The company has completed four funding deals, with the latest being a Seed round of USD 3.50 mn raised on November 11, 2020, involving investors such as Better Ventures and Stanford-StartX Fund. Kevin Fisher serves as both Founder and CEO, leading the company in its mission to enhance internet connectivity in its service areas.Sail Internet is a local fiber internet service provider that specializes in delivering high-speed internet solutions primarily through its gigabit internet offerings. The company’s core products include residential and business internet plans that promise reliable upload and download speeds, with options ranging from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Sail Internet emphasizes a flat-rate pricing model with no data caps and no hidden fees, catering to both single-family homes and multi-dwelling units (MDUs). Their services are tailored for diverse customer segments, including residential users, small businesses, and larger enterprises, addressing challenges such as slow internet speeds, frequent connection drops, and the need for efficient customer support. Sail Internet operates in several geographical markets, including San Jose, Fremont, Union City, Milpitas, and San Francisco, among others in California, ensuring broad accessibility to its offerings.Sail Internet generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models for its internet services, targeting both residential consumers and business clients. The company offers a range of internet plans that typically include options for unlimited data, customizable bandwidth, and enterprise-level reliability. Customers pay a flat monthly fee for their chosen service plan, facilitating steady recurring revenue for the company. The transaction structure mainly involves direct-to-consumer sales, where clients subscribe to the service without the complexities of intermediaries. The firm's flagship product, gigabit internet, is central to its revenue model, as it attracts customers seeking high-speed connectivity for streaming, gaming, and remote work applications. These transactions are characterized by a focus on customer satisfaction and support, with promises of rapid installation and responsive service as key selling points.Sail Internet plans to utilize its recent Seed funding of USD 3.50 mn to develop additional products and expand its market presence. The company is focusing on launching new internet service offerings by the end of 2021 to cater to evolving customer needs. Furthermore, Sail Internet aims to expand into new regions within California, including Sacramento and surrounding areas, to enhance its footprint by 2022. The funding will support the development of infrastructure and marketing efforts to facilitate this expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Nov 11, 2020 — Newlight Partners
- Seed, Mar 27, 2019 — Ulu Ventures, Leonis Investissement
- Seed, Jan 8, 2017, $3.5M — Ulu Ventures, Better Ventures, Engineering Capital, V1.VC, Stanford-StartX Fund

## Investors

- Ulu Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ulu-ventures) — Seed
- Better Ventures — Seed
- Engineering Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/engineering-capital) — Seed
- V1.VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/v1-vc) — Seed
- Stanford-StartX Fund — Seed
- Leonis Investissement (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/leonis-investissement) — Seed
- Newlight Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/newlight-partners) — Series A