# Try Technologies

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.try.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 9, 2016)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Try Technologies, Inc. is a domain name marketplace that specializes in the sale and acquisition of premium domain names, providing a platform for seamless transactions between buyers and sellers.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Try Technologies, Inc. operates as a domain name marketplace, facilitating the buying and selling of premium domain names. The company has engaged in 6 deals, with its most recent funding occurring on October 25, 2017, during a Seed round where it raised USD 2.30 mn from investors including Floodgate and Ludlow Ventures. In October 2017, Draper Esprit acquired a stake in Try Technologies, Inc. from Seedcamp for an undisclosed amount.TRY.com primarily operates as a domain name marketplace, specializing in the sale and acquisition of premium domain names. Its core offerings include facilitating domain transactions and providing a platform for buyers and sellers to engage in negotiations over domain ownership, focusing on high-value domains that are easy to remember and carry significant branding potential. The company serves a diverse client base, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and large corporations globally, enhancing their brand visibility through strategic domain acquisitions.TRY.com generates revenue through the sale of premium domain names, with each transaction structured as a direct sale between the company and its clients. The revenue model relies on straightforward purchase agreements, where buyers pay a fixed price for the selected domain, influenced by perceived value and market demand. The company may also partner with domain registrars to enhance transaction capabilities and expand its market presence.Moving forward, Try Technologies, Inc. plans to leverage recent funding to enhance its platform and expand its service offerings. The company aims to launch new products designed to streamline the domain acquisition process, although specific release dates are yet to be announced. Additionally, it is focusing on expanding its presence in international markets, particularly in Europe and Asia, to reach a broader audience by the end of 2019. The recent funding will support these initiatives, allowing for improvements in technology and marketing to facilitate growth.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 9, 2016 — Floodgate
- Angel, Apr 1, 2016 — Cherubic Ventures
- Seed, Sep 1, 2014, $2.3M — Floodgate, Ludlow Ventures
- Seed, Dec 18, 2012, $0.2M — Seedcamp, Playfair Capital

## Investors

- Seedcamp (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seedcamp) — Seed
- Playfair Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/playfair-capital) — Seed
- Floodgate (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/floodgate) — Seed, Series A
- Ludlow Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ludlow-ventures) — Seed
- Cherubic Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cherubic-ventures) — Angel