# SocialSci

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

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: Cambridge, US
- Website: www.socialsci.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.5M
- Latest round: Angel (Jul 1, 2010)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

SocialSci is a domain name acquisition service that helps clients purchase or lease premium domain names to enhance their online presence. The company focuses on facilitating secure transactions for customers worldwide.Founded in 2009, SocialSci operates from Cambridge, US, offering domain name services. The firm initially focused on domain acquisitions and has not pivoted significantly in its business strategy. SocialSci raised USD 0.50 million in an Angel round in July 2010 with participation from investors including SOSventures and LaunchCapital Ventures. The company has completed a total of 2 deals to date, with its latest funding being equal to the total amount raised.SocialSci.com primarily offers domain name acquisition services, enabling clients to purchase or lease domain names for their businesses. The company's core product includes the domain name 'socialsci.com,' which is available for outright purchase at a price of USD 9,995 or through a Lease to Own option priced at USD 480 per month. This service caters to startups, small businesses, and larger enterprises aiming to enhance their online presence, simplifying the domain acquisition process while providing secure transaction support. SocialSci.com serves clients globally, particularly in North America and Europe, where demand for premium domain names is high.SocialSci.com generates revenue through the sale and leasing of domain names, utilizing a straightforward transaction structure appealing to both individual consumers and businesses. Core revenue streams include direct sales of domain names and subscription-based leasing agreements. Clients opting for the Lease to Own model engage in monthly payments while using the domain name immediately. The flagship offering, 'socialsci.com,' exemplifies the company's pricing approach, demonstrating a commitment to providing premium digital assets that meet diverse client needs. Revenue is derived directly from these transactions, highlighting the company's role as a facilitator of domain name ownership in a dynamic digital landscape.SocialSci intends to expand its service offerings, focusing on new products related to domain management and digital branding solutions, with a timeline for launches in the coming years. The company has plans to penetrate additional markets in Asia and Latin America by 2025, aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for domain names in these regions. The recent funding of USD 0.50 million raised in July 2010 will support these initiatives, with a focus on enhancing technology and marketing to attract new clientele.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, Jul 1, 2010, $0.5M — LaunchCapital, SOSV
- Seed, Mar 1, 2010, $0M — Techstars

## Investors

- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed
- LaunchCapital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/launchcapital) — Angel
- SOSV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sosv) — Angel