# Wake

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

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.wake.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 20, 2015)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Wake, Inc. is a company specializing in domain acquisition and transfer services, facilitating transactions for premium domain names while ensuring user-friendly processes and buyer protection for a diverse clientele.Founded in 2013, Wake, Inc. is based in San Francisco, US. The company specializes in domain acquisition and transfer services. In April 2018, Wake, Inc. was acquired by InVisionApp Inc., a business under the ownership of several prominent venture capital firms. The founders of Wake, Inc. include Heather Ramsey, Mariana Varela, and Trish Tierney. The company has engaged in two funding rounds, with the most recent being a Seed round in which USD 0.75 mn was raised from investors including Alliance Venture, Designer Fund, First Round Capital, and Slow Ventures, totaling USD 0.75 mn since inception.Wake, Inc. primarily offers domain acquisition and transfer services aimed at individuals and businesses seeking premium domain names like wake.com. The platform simplifies the offer submission process for buyers, enhancing transaction efficiency. Essential to their service is the Buyer Protection Program, which safeguards transactions during the transfer process, catering to a diverse clientele that includes entrepreneurs and established enterprises, particularly in North America and Europe.Wake, Inc. generates revenue through the sale of domain names and related services, allowing clients to negotiate the purchase of domains. Each transaction is initiated when a buyer submits an offer, leading to ownership transfers facilitated by the company. While specific pricing plans are not disclosed, costs vary based on the market value of the domain, reflecting the company's focus on providing efficient and secure transfer processes.Looking ahead, Wake, Inc. is focused on enhancing its service offerings and expanding its market presence. The company aims to introduce new products designed to simplify the domain acquisition process further, although specific release dates are not provided. Additionally, Wake, Inc. plans to broaden its reach into new geographic regions, particularly targeting emerging markets in Asia and Europe by the end of 2023. The recent funding of USD 0.75 mn will be utilized to support these growth initiatives, ensuring continued investment in technology and customer service enhancements.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 20, 2015, $0.8M — Alliance Venture, First Round Capital, Slow, Designer Fund

## Investors

- Alliance Venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alliance-venture) — Seed
- First Round Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/first-round-capital) — Seed
- Slow (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/slow) — Seed
- Designer Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/designer-fund) — Seed