# The Carduus Group

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-carduus-group

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Glasgow, UK
- Website: www.carduus.com
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 1, 2012)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

The Carduus Group specializes in domain appraisal services, providing clients with accurate assessments of web domain values within 24 business hours, catering to both individuals and businesses.Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Glasgow, UK, The Carduus Group focuses on domain appraisal services. The company has completed 2 deals since its inception. Its founder has not been specified in the provided information.Carduus.com specializes in providing domain appraisal services aimed at individuals and businesses looking to assess the market value of web domains. Their core offering includes a streamlined process for potential clients to receive a valuation within 24 business hours by filling out a simple online form. This service targets a diverse clientele, ranging from small entrepreneurs seeking to establish an online presence to larger enterprises looking to acquire premium domain names for branding and marketing purposes. The company serves a global market, with customers from various regions including Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, effectively addressing the needs of both buyers and sellers in the domain marketplace.The revenue generation model for Carduus.com is based on a transactional structure where clients request domain appraisals, potentially leading to subsequent transactions involving domain purchases or sales. Clients pay for appraisal services, which may vary based on the complexity and perceived value of the domains in question. The company employs a B2B approach while also catering to individual consumers, providing tailored pricing plans for their services. Although specific pricing details for individual services are not disclosed, the structure typically involves upfront payments for appraisals, which can facilitate future negotiation and sales processes in the domain trading ecosystem. In the most recent year, the company recorded an EBITDA of USD -1,007,593.There are currently no details regarding upcoming new products or geographical expansion plans for The Carduus Group. Additionally, all VC investors have exited their stake in the company, indicating a change in its funding strategy. As such, specific future growth initiatives and how funding will be utilized have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 1, 2012 — Bridges Fund Management

## Investors

- Bridges Fund Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bridges-fund-management) — Seed