# Tonian

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Cambridge, US
- Website: www.tonian.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 1, 2011)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Tonian is a dynamic company specializing in the domain name marketplace, offering a vast array of brandable domain names aimed at enhancing online visibility and branding for businesses.Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, US, Tonian operates primarily in the domain name marketplace, providing innovative branding solutions. The company has been involved in three total deals, with its most recent deal occurring on August 28, 2013, when Primary Data acquired Tonian for an undisclosed amount. The company has raised a total of USD 5.00 mn through its latest funding round, which was supported by investors CRV and Cedar Fund.Tonian operates within the domain name marketplace, offering over 300,000 expertly curated domain names, including one-word domains and modern extensions such as .ai, .io, and .xyz. The company's services also encompass naming and branding contests, AI-powered logo creation tools, and a comprehensive range of trademark services, catering to entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies.Tonian generates revenue from the sale of domain names and branding services directly to consumers through the Atom.com marketplace. This model includes a commission structure whereby Tonian retains a percentage of sales, along with fees from naming and branding contests, accommodating varied client needs without specifying individual costs.Tonian plans to leverage its recent funding of USD 5.00 mn to design and launch new products aimed at enhancing user experience in the domain acquisition process. The company is also targeting expansion into new markets, focusing on Europe and Asia by 2025. Following the acquisition by Primary Data in August 2013, Tonian is set to utilize its resources to enhance product offerings and strengthen its market position.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 1, 2011, $1M — CRV, Cedar Fund

## Investors

- CRV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crv) — Seed
- Cedar Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cedar-fund) — Seed