The analysis of domain usage among top-valued companies in Y Combinator reveals a significant preference for exact brand match (EBM) domains and the .com extension.

Luxe Du Jour, a top-tier luxury goods seller, successfully acquired the premium three-letter domain LDJ.com.

CPSI (Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.), a trusted partner to more than 1,500 healthcare organisations with a broad range of technology-first solutions, is rebranding as TruBridge, Inc.

Bitly’s transition to Bitly.com exemplifies the delicate balance businesses must strike between creating a unique brand identity and ensuring operational stability.

Following a year marked by robust financial performance and strategic growth, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. has taken a significant step forward in its corporate evolution. The company has changed its name to Reliance, Inc. and acquired the exact brand match domain Reliance.com.

Mindy, an innovative email-based executive assistant, has made a notable entry into the AI scene, unveiling its launch on the exact brand match domain Mindy.com, and supported by leading VCs.

Various entrepreneurs and domain experts share their insights on the importance of premium .com domains in an X discussion initiated by Greg Isenberg.

The companies on the list show a preference for .com domains, with 402 out of 561 opting for this extension, highlighting its widespread recognition. 

Post & Porch has secured the exact brand match domain, PostandPorch.com, to solidify its online presence.

Here are some examples of leading companies creatively utilising domain names to their advantage, setting new benchmarks in digital branding.