# Surfkitchen

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Reading, UK
- Website: www.surfkitchen.com
- Total disclosed funding: $21M
- Latest round: Series C (Jul 29, 2004)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Surfkitchen is a domain pricing and valuation service provider that enables clients to acquire desired domain names efficiently. The company focuses on facilitating valuable digital real estate transactions for various clients.Surfkitchen offers domain pricing and valuation services, established in 1999 in Reading, UK. The company has completed a total of 3 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on March 22, 2011. Surfkitchen's last funding round was a Series C, in which they raised USD 17.50 mn led by Accel, alongside investors such as Add Partners, Argo Global Capital, and Scottish Equity Partners. The founder's history and additional previous ventures are not detailed in available information.Surfkitchen specializes in delivering domain pricing and valuation services that allow clients to obtain a fair market price for domain names within a 24-hour timeframe. This service caters to individuals and businesses looking to enhance their online presence through strategic domain acquisition. Operating primarily in North America and Europe, Surfkitchen serves a diverse clientele, including startups and established enterprises, addressing the increasing demand for premium domain names in the competitive digital landscape.In the most recent financial year of 2015, Surfkitchen reported a revenue of USD 206,609.1, with an EBITDA of USD -198,688.6. Revenue is generated through transactions related to domain valuation services, where clients submit inquiries and engage in purchasing domain names based on appraised values, likely supplemented by partnerships with domain registrars.Surfkitchen's strategy for future growth includes plans for expanding into new geographic markets, although specific regions are not detailed. The recent funding from the Series C round may be utilized to enhance their domain acquisition platform and possibly develop new service offerings. As of March 2011, Surfkitchen was acquired by Teleca AB, indicating potential shifts in strategic focus and operational scope.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jul 29, 2004, $18M — Accel, Scottish Equity Partners, Argo Global Capital, Add Partners
- Seed, Jan 31, 2001, $3M — Add Partners

## Investors

- Add Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/add-partners) — Seed, Series C
- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series C
- Scottish Equity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/scottish-equity-partners) — Series C
- Argo Global Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/argo-global-capital) — Series C