# SnapNames.com

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/snapnames-com

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Portland, US
- Website: www.snapnames.com
- Total disclosed funding: $7.8M
- Latest round: Series B (Dec 31, 2001)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

SnapNames.com, Inc. operates as a marketplace specializing in the auction, buying, and selling of domain names, effectively providing users access to unique online identities through innovative technology.SnapNames.com, Inc. is a domain name auction marketplace that facilitates the acquisition of expiring and deleting domain names. The company is headquartered in Portland, US. SnapNames.com was acquired by Oversee.net in May 2007 for an undisclosed amount. The company has engaged in a total of 5 deals since its inception, with its most recent deal occurring on May 31, 2007. The latest funding round was a Series B round, where SnapNames raised USD 3.30 mn from Empire Ventures, bringing the total amount raised to USD 3.30 mn.SnapNames.com operates as a domain name auction marketplace specializing in the buying and selling of domain names, with a strong emphasis on expiring and deleting domains. The service offers a vast inventory sourced from top registrars such as Register.com and Network Solutions. Users can access a free backorder service to secure domains as they become available. The marketplace supports both immediate purchases and auction-style bidding, allowing users to optimize their bids automatically in response to competitive offers.SnapNames.com generates revenue primarily through transaction fees associated with domain name sales and auctions. The company facilitates both B2B and direct-to-consumer transactions, catering to a diverse client base. Annual offerings include over 30 million domain names at various price points, ensuring a straightforward purchasing experience in a competitive domain marketplace.Following the acquisition by Oversee.net, SnapNames.com, Inc. plans to enhance its service offerings and expand its market presence. The company is looking to innovate new products in the domain auction space, with specific details yet to be announced. Expansion plans are aimed at penetrating additional geographic regions, targeting North America and Europe by the end of 2008. Recent funding from the Series B round is expected to support these initiatives, further enhancing the platform's technology and user experience.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Dec 31, 2001, $3.3M — Empire Ventures
- Series A, Jun 15, 2001, $4.5M — Empire Ventures

## Investors

- Empire Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/empire-ventures) — Series A, Series B