# Vigour.io

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/vigour-io

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Website: www.vigour.io
- Total disclosed funding: $0.7M
- Latest round: Seed (May 27, 2013)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Vigour.io is an innovative platform specializing in a marketplace for premium domain names, offering a wide array of expert-curated, brandable options tailored for diverse clients.Vigour.io operates as an independent company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, focusing on premium domain names. Founded by Jim De Beer, the platform has undergone advancements in its service offerings. In May 2013, Vigour.io raised EUR 0.5 mn in Seed funding from hub:raum and Linden Mobile Ventures, marking its initial investment round. The company has completed two significant deals since its inception, centered around enhancing its marketplace for branding solutions.Vigour.io specializes in providing a comprehensive marketplace for premium domain names, focusing on expert-curated, brandable options that cater to a diverse clientele. Their core offerings include one-word domains with modern extensions such as .ai, .io, and .xyz, designed to enhance branding efforts for startups and established businesses alike. The platform enables users to purchase domains instantly, engage in naming contests for creative domain ideas, and collaborate with branding experts to ensure alignment with their business objectives. Additionally, Vigour.io offers AI-powered tools that generate thousands of name ideas quickly, logo creation services, and trademark protection solutions, ensuring a holistic approach to branding. The services are targeted primarily at entrepreneurs, small to medium-sized enterprises, and larger corporations across global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia.Vigour.io generates revenue through direct sales of domain names and associated branding services. The transaction structure is primarily B2B and direct-to-consumer, allowing clients to purchase domain names and utilize additional services such as logo design and trademark filings. Clients engage with the platform through a straightforward purchasing process, where they can pay a set price for domain acquisition, which is detailed on the platform. Revenue is further bolstered by potential commission earnings from incentivizing users to promote domains to prospective buyers. The flagship service involves the marketplace for domain sales, priced at EUR 8,299 for premium domains, and clients can access various additional branding solutions tailored to their needs.Vigour.io plans to launch new AI-powered tools for domain name generation and branding consultation, which are expected to roll out by the end of 2024. The company aims to expand its market presence into Asia and North America, targeting completion of this expansion by mid-2025. The recent Seed funding of EUR 0.5 mn raised in May 2013 will be utilized to support the development of new services and enhance marketing efforts to attract a broader client base.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 27, 2013, $0.7M — Hubraum, Linden Mobile Ventures
- Seed, Sep 3, 2012, $0M — Startupbootcamp

## Investors

- Startupbootcamp (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/startupbootcamp) — Seed
- Hubraum — Seed
- Linden Mobile Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/linden-mobile-ventures) — Seed