# Tacoda

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

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.tacoda.com
- Total disclosed funding: $26M
- Latest round: Series D (Jan 23, 2007)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Tacoda Inc. is a digital platform specializing in domain name registration and sales, providing essential services for individuals and businesses aiming to establish and enhance their online presence.Founded in 2001 and headquartered in New York, US, Tacoda Inc. specializes in domain name registration. In July 2007, the company was acquired by AOL Inc. for USD 275 mn. The acquisition marked the culmination of a total of 4 deals since its inception.Tacoda.com specializes in domain name registration and sales, offering a platform for individuals and businesses to acquire unique domain names. Their services include domain parking, enabling owners to generate revenue through ads on unused domains. The company serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, including small businesses and established corporations.Tacoda.com generates revenue primarily through domain sales and related services, structured as one-time purchases or ongoing subscriptions. Revenue is also derived from partnerships with advertising networks to monetize parked domains and participation in affiliate programs that drive engagement and sales.Following its acquisition, Tacoda Inc. is expected to leverage resources from AOL to enhance its product offerings and explore new market opportunities. Future growth initiatives may include the launch of advanced domain-related services, with aims to penetrate additional markets across Europe and Asia by 2009. The funding from the acquisition will be directed towards these expansions and product developments.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Jan 23, 2007, $7M — RHO, Union Square Ventures, Masthead Venture Partners, Hanseatic Capital
- Series C, Mar 14, 2006, $12M — RHO, Union Square Ventures, Masthead Venture Partners, Hanseatic Corporation
- Series B, Apr 28, 2004, $7M — Union Square Ventures, Masthead Venture Partners, Hanseatic Capital

## Investors

- Union Square Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/union-square-ventures) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Masthead Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/masthead-venture-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Hanseatic Capital — Series B, Series D
- RHO (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rho) — Series C, Series D
- Hanseatic Corporation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hanseatic-corporation) — Series C