# Transitive Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/transitive-technologies

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Los Gatos, US
- Website: www.transitive.com
- Total disclosed funding: $22M
- Latest round: Series C (Sep 20, 2004)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Transitive Technologies Ltd. is a company focused on enhancing online branding and domain services, providing businesses with tools and resources to improve their digital presence and brand strategies.Founded in 2000 in Los Gatos, US, Transitive Technologies Ltd. specializes in branding and domain-related services. In November 2008, the company was acquired by IBM Corporation for undisclosed financial terms. The latest funding round, Series C, raised USD 11.50 mn, led by Accel, with support from Crescendo Ventures and Pond Venture Partners. The company has engaged in a total of 3 deals since its inception.Transitive.com specializes in providing a diverse range of branding and domain-related services aimed at businesses seeking to enhance their online presence. The core offerings include a marketplace for purchasing brandable domain names, featuring over 300,000 expert-curated options, including one-word domains and modern extensions such as .ai, .io, and .xyz. Additionally, the company offers AI-powered tools for generating unique name ideas, creating logos, and developing brand alignment strategies. Transitive.com also provides trademark services to help protect brands from infringements and offers data-driven insights through targeted surveys and market research, catering to entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies globally.Transitive.com generates revenue primarily through the sale of domain names and associated branding services. Customers engage with the platform to purchase domains directly, with transactions facilitated through a secure escrow service. The company utilizes a commission structure, where buyers pay a percentage of the sale price to Atom.com, the parent company, upon successful acquisition of a domain. Additionally, revenue is derived from offering premium services such as naming and branding contests, logo design, and trademark assistance, all priced competitively within the industry.Transitive Technologies Ltd. has not disclosed detailed plans for future growth or upcoming products. The recent acquisition by IBM may indicate a strategic shift, but specific initiatives or products in development have not been made public. The company continues to operate under IBM's umbrella, which could provide access to new technologies and markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Sep 20, 2004, $12M — Accel, Crescendo Ventures, Pond Venture Partners
- Series B, Mar 3, 2003, $10M — Crescendo Ventures, Pond Venture Partners

## Investors

- Crescendo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crescendo-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Pond Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pond-venture-partners) — Series B, Series C
- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series C