# Smartspot

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Ireland
- Website: www.smartspot.io
- Total disclosed funding: $0.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 23, 2015)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Smartspot.io is a domain name sales and leasing company, offering a user-friendly platform for clients to purchase premium domains, including its flagship SmartSpot.io, with a focus on secure transactions and customer support.Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Ireland, Smartspot.io specializes in the sale and leasing of domain names. The company has participated in 2 deals, with the most recent funding round occurring in July 2015, raising USD 1.85 mn from Khosla Ventures and other investors. Mateusz Kwiatkowski is the CEO of the company.SmartSpot.io specializes in the sale and leasing of domain names, prominently featuring the SmartSpot.io domain priced at USD 3,595. The company streamlines the purchasing process, ensuring secure transactions and free transaction support for a diverse clientele, including businesses and individuals. Customers can make purchases in local currencies, enhancing accessibility across North America, Europe, and Asia, while emphasizing secure payment methods to build customer trust.SmartSpot.io generates revenue primarily through direct sales of domain names, such as the listed price of USD 3,595 for SmartSpot.io. The company operates a direct-to-consumer revenue model, focusing on one-time purchases without subscription models or partnership agreements, ensuring immediate ownership and transaction integrity for buyers.In July 2015, Smartspot raised USD 1.85 mn to support further business development. The funding is expected to enable the company to enhance its product offerings and expand its reach into new geographic markets. Specific plans for new products or market expansions have not been disclosed, but the recent investment aims to strengthen the company's operational capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 23, 2015, $0.1M — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed