# Skystream Networks

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/skystream-networks

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: Sunnyvale, US
- Website: www.skystream.com
- Total disclosed funding: $56M
- Latest round: Series D (Feb 26, 2001)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Skystream Networks is a domain brokerage firm specializing in premium domain names, enabling businesses to acquire and enhance their online presence with high-value digital assets.Founded in 1996 in Sunnyvale, US, Skystream Networks operates as a premium domain brokerage focused on facilitating domain acquisitions. In February 2006, Tandberg acquired Skystream Networks for USD 80 mn. The company has closed a total of 9 deals since its inception.Skystream Networks offers the domain name skystream.com for sale or lease-to-own. The core service revolves around enabling high-value domain acquisitions, particularly through flexible payment options suitable for startups and established businesses across diverse sectors such as streaming, news, airlines, and beverage brands. The company markets its products primarily to entrepreneurs and businesses in North America, Europe, and Asia, featuring a curated inventory of over 100,000 premium domains.The revenue model of Skystream Networks centers on the sale and lease of premium domain names, including skystream.com. Clients can choose to pay upfront for full ownership or enter into lease agreements with monthly payments. Each transaction is designed to streamline the transfer process to the buyer's preferred domain registrar, with a pricing structure reflecting the demand for premium domains. Additional services such as professionally designed logos are included with domain purchases, alongside purchase protection policies to enhance buyer confidence.Future growth strategies for Skystream Networks include the continued expansion of their premium domain offerings and enhancing their market reach within North America and Europe. The most recent funding round in February 2006, where Tandberg acquired the company for USD 80 mn, provides capital for developing new products and enhancing service offerings. The company is focused on securing strategic digital assets in emerging markets as part of its growth plan.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Feb 26, 2001, $29M — Institutional Venture Partners, Mayfield Fund, Norwest Venture Partners, Crosslink Capital, Integral Capital Partners, D. E. Shaw & Co, WestBridge Capital Partners, Amerindo Investment Advisors, WarnerMedia Investments
- Series C, Mar 1, 1999, $17M — Institutional Venture Partners, Mayfield Fund, Norwest Venture Partners
- Series B, Mar 1, 1998, $5M — Institutional Venture Partners, Mayfield Fund
- Series A, Feb 1, 1997, $4.5M — Institutional Venture Partners, Mayfield Fund

## Investors

- Institutional Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/institutional-venture-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Mayfield Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mayfield-fund) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Norwest Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/norwest-venture-partners) — Series C, Series D
- Crosslink Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crosslink-capital) — Series D
- Integral Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/integral-capital-partners) — Series D
- D. E. Shaw & Co (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/d-e-shaw-co) — Series D
- WestBridge Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/westbridge-capital-partners) — Series D
- Amerindo Investment Advisors — Series D
- WarnerMedia Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/warnermedia-investments) — Series D