# United Villages

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/united-villages

- Industry: IT Infrastructure
- Headquarters: Cambridge, US
- Website: unitedvillages.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.1M
- Latest round: Series C (Jun 28, 2011)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

United Villages Inc. specializes in domain name acquisition services, offering the sale and lease of domain names, including its flagship domain unitedvillages.com, to enhance online presence for various businesses.Founded in 2004 in Cambridge, US, United Villages Inc. focuses on domain name acquisition. In August 2013, Oxigen acquired a majority stake in the company. The firm has conducted a total of 7 deals and has secured a Series C funding round with a total raised amount of USD 0.320 mn. The company is currently valued at USD 2.129 mn.United Villages primarily offers domain name acquisition services, focusing on the sale and lease of domain names. Their core product is the domain name unitedvillages.com, available for a purchase price of USD 9,995 or through a lease-to-own option priced at USD 480 per month. The company caters to individual entrepreneurs, small businesses, and larger enterprises, emphasizing secure transactions with free transaction support and fast transfers to ensure a hassle-free experience for its clients. The services are marketed toward customers in North America while remaining accessible to a global audience through their online platform.United Villages generates revenue primarily through direct sales and leasing of domain names. Clients can purchase the domain outright for USD 9,995 or select a lease-to-own model, enabling gradual acquisition through monthly payments. This dual approach allows the company to accommodate a diverse client base, from startups with limited budgets to established companies looking to invest in premium domains.As of the most recent deal in August 2013, United Villages plans to leverage its funding to expand its product offerings within the domain acquisition space. The company is exploring new market opportunities, particularly in regions beyond North America, although specific geographic targets and timelines for expansion have not been disclosed. The recent funding will support these initiatives and enhance the overall service experience for clients.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Jun 28, 2011, $0.3M — UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund
- Series B, Dec 1, 2010, $0.1M — UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund
- Series A, Aug 8, 2007, $0.9M — CambridgeLight Partners, Gray Matters Capital, Omidyar Network
- Series A, Apr 24, 2007, $0.3M — CambridgeLight Partners, Omidyar Network
- Series A, Mar 21, 2007, $1.5M — CambridgeLight Partners, Gray Matters Capital, Omidyar Network

## Investors

- CambridgeLight Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cambridgelight-partners) — Series A
- Gray Matters Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gray-matters-capital) — Series A
- Omidyar Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/omidyar-network) — Series A
- UPS Strategic Enterprise Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ups-strategic-enterprise-fund) — Series B, Series C