# Zecter

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Burlingame, US
- Website: www.zecter.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.5M
- Latest round: Series C (Oct 26, 2009)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Zecter operates an innovative domain name marketplace, specializing in the transaction of premium and brandable domains, catering to a global clientele of startups and established businesses.Founded in 2007 in Burlingame, US, Zecter provides a platform for buying and selling domain names. The company has undergone no significant strategic pivots. It has conducted five deals, with the most recent being a Series C round in December 2010, led by Sherpalo Ventures, raising a total of USD 1.50 mn. Zecter was acquired by Motorola in December 2010.Zecter specializes in the domain name marketplace, providing a comprehensive platform for buying and selling over 300,000 curated premium domain names, focusing on modern extensions like .ai, .io, and .xyz. Their services include instant purchases and managed contests for unique name ideas, aimed at startups and businesses enhancing their online presence. Zecter also offers AI-powered name generation, logo design, and trademark validation services, targeting technology firms and other businesses needing a strong digital identity.Zecter generates revenue through direct sales of domain names and associated services, utilizing both B2B and direct-to-consumer sales models. Customers can purchase domains outright or via payment plans. Subscription services for trademark management are also offered, with a pricing structure that includes one-time domain purchase costs and potential annual renewal fees based on domain extensions. The company provides domain appraisal and custom branding solutions that diversify its revenue streams.Zecter aims to expand its offerings with upcoming products designed for enhanced domain management and branding solutions, although specific release dates are not provided. The company is also targeting expansion into new geographic markets, particularly in Asia and Europe, by 2025. The recent funding from the Series C round will be utilized to bolster these initiatives and support further development of their platform and services.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Oct 26, 2009, $1.5M — Sherpalo Ventures, Tandem Entrepreneurs
- Seed, Jun 1, 2007, $0M — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Sherpalo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sherpalo-ventures) — Series C
- Tandem Entrepreneurs — Series C