Startups often launch with a compromise domain name that does not accurately reflect their brand vision. As those brands grow and prove their concept, they realise the critical role that the right domain can play in their success.

In February 2023, Spade secured $5 million in its seed funding round, led by Andreessen Horowitz. Y Combinator, Gradient Ventures, Dash Fund, and a group of angel investors from Square, Alloy, Coinbase, MANTL, and Venmo also participated in the round, bringing the total funding to $6.1 million.

Faraway is a new and innovative game studio that has set itself apart by using blockchain technology to create truly player-driven and decentralised gaming economies. Faraway is the studio behind Mini Royale: Nations, the first live multiplayer game on Solana. 

In addition to the recent capital raise, Jobber has made another significant move in the branding and marketing space. The company has acquired the exact brand match domain name, Jobber.com, a significant upgrade from its previous GetJobber.com. According to Proxy data, the domain was owned by PPG Industries, Inc., an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints and coatings.

DoiT International, based in Santa Clara, is a cloud management platform used by companies such as AutoTrader, Chess.com, and Current. The company helps optimise cloud costs and offers technical services and consultations.

Galaxy Digital is a leading player in the digital asset and blockchain space, assisting institutions, startups, and qualified individuals in navigating the rapidly evolving economy. Last year, the company expanded its brokerage services and global reach with the acquisition of GK8. Galaxy won an auction to acquire the company from crypto lender Celsius, which had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Toronto-based company, Aide, was founded in 2020 with a mission to use artificial intelligence to automate customer support and improve satisfaction through the analysis of customer conversations. Originally launching on the .app domain, Aide upgraded to the memorable Aide.com in May 2022. The brand name, Aide, is French for “help”, a fitting title for a business that aims to assist its clients.

Zappi is a company that uses artificial intelligence to help global brands make informed decisions and drive business growth. Zappi’s platform provides access to actionable, quick and smart insights to amplify creative effectiveness and shape winning innovation, empowering creators with the agility and the data they need to make better decisions about the ads and innovation they take to market.

Beeper launched in 2020 with a mission to allow its users to “never miss a message again”. In 2021 the startup made a statement change, dropping two letters from its compromise domain name and upgrading from BeeperHQ.com to Beeper.com.

With the investment in the exact brand match domain name Kiln.com, the company is well-positioned to continue its growth and expansion into new markets worldwide. Given its rich history, .com is the most memorable domain that is the most recognized by the general public.