# Tervela

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

- Industry: Marketing/Advertising
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.tervela.com
- Total disclosed funding: $38M
- Latest round: Series D (Sep 14, 2009)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Tervela is a domain acquisition service that streamlines the process of domain purchases through a secure platform. They facilitate transactions using major payment options, catering to individuals and businesses aiming to build their online identity.Tervela specializes in domain acquisition, providing a secure and efficient platform for purchasing domain names. Founded in New York, US, the company has undergone changes in its operational strategy but has remained focused on facilitating domain transactions. In September 2009, Tervela raised USD 18 mn through its Series D funding round, attracting investments from Sigma Prime Ventures, Acartha Technology Partners, North Hill Ventures, and Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division. Tervela has completed a total of 3 deals during its operation.Tervela.com offers a domain acquisition service that facilitates the purchase of domain names through an efficient and secure transaction process. Their primary offerings include a user-friendly platform that supports multiple payment methods such as Stripe, Escrow.com, and Atom Pay. By leveraging these services, customers can engage in transactions using major online payment options like Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal. The platform caters to a diverse clientele, including individual entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to establish a digital presence through domain ownership. The company focuses on global markets, ensuring its services are accessible to users across various regions, thereby addressing the growing demand for online identity and branding solutions.The revenue model of Tervela.com is structured around domain transactions facilitated on their platform. Clients engage directly with domain sellers to negotiate purchases, with payments processed through secure channels provided by their partners. The transactions typically involve either domain pushes for users with existing registrar accounts or transfers using authorization codes for new customers. The company may also facilitate additional revenue streams through premium domain offerings, enhancing its value proposition for businesses looking to secure distinctive web addresses. Each transaction is designed to be straightforward, ensuring that clients can efficiently acquire domain names to enhance their online footprint.Following the successful raising of USD 18 mn in its Series D funding round in September 2009, Tervela plans to leverage this capital to enhance its platform and expand into new geographic markets. The company aims to introduce new features to its domain acquisition service, targeting the increased demand for online branding solutions. Specific plans for product enhancements and market expansion details will be outlined further as they develop.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Sep 14, 2009, $18M — North Hill Ventures, Acartha Technology Partners, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Sigma Prime Ventures
- Series C, Jul 11, 2007, $20M — North Hill Ventures, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Sigma Prime Ventures

## Investors

- North Hill Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/north-hill-ventures) — Series C, Series D
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goldman-sachs-asset-management) — Series C, Series D
- Sigma Prime Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sigma-prime-ventures) — Series C, Series D
- Acartha Technology Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acartha-technology-partners) — Series D