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Monthly Funding Report: March 2026 Funded Startups and Their Domain Name Choices

The .com extension remains the dominant choice, used by 378 companies, confirming its position as the most trusted and globally recognised domain.

Monthly Funding Report: February 2026 Funded Startups and Their Domain Name Choices

The .com extension remains the leading choice, used by 340 companies, reinforcing its position as the most trusted and universally recognised domain, offering credibility, memorability, and global reach.

Monthly Funding Report: January 2026 Funded Startups and Their Domain Name Choices

The .com extension remains the dominant choice, used by 339 startups, reinforcing its position as the most trusted and globally recognised domain extension.

Jump.com: A Domain That Moves the Needle (and $23 Million in VC Too)

The Story So Far Alex Rodriguez and co-founder Marc  Lore have raised $23 million for Jump – a platform aiming to be the “Shopify for sports teams,” blending ticketing, marketing, and fan data in one seamless package. They’re operating under one powerful domain name Jump.com. Short, punchy, and unmistakable. Why Jump.com Reads Like a Strategy […]

Sword Health upgrades to Sword.com, signaling maturity and long-term brand intent

Sword Health, a company pioneering AI-powered physical therapy, has upgraded its domain from SwordHealth.com to Sword.com. Why now? Domain upgrades often coincide with milestones, and Sword Health is no exception. In June 2025, the company announced a $40M raise and the launch of its mental health product. With a growing suite of services and a global footprint, the brand […]

Monthly Funding Report: April 2025 Funded Startups and Their Domain Name Choices

Among the 634 companies tracked in April, .com continues to dominate, with 402 companies (63%) choosing it as their primary domain extension.

Posha Announces $8M Series A Months After Rebranding From Nymble

Posha, a food technology company developing an AI-powered kitchen robot, has raised $8 million in Series A funding.

Recraft Raises $30M, Signals Long-Term Vision With Recraft.com

By acquiring Recraft.com, the company signals continued growth and a clear commitment to long-term brand strength.

Aktiia Raises $42 million, Rebrands to Hilo with Hilo.com

For its new identity, the company secured the Exact Brand Match (EBM) domain name Hilo.com.

​Legaltech Startup Xayn Rebrands to Noxtua, Secures €80.7M Series B 

The company owns both Noxtua.ai and the Exact Brand Match (EBM) domain Noxtua.com, demonstrating a smart domain strategy that reinforces brand consistency and credibility.

Starting Smart: How Marshmallow.com Set the Tone for a $2B Unicorn

Backed by major investors like Portage Capital, BlackRock and Columbia Lake Partners, Marshmallow raised $90 million to expand beyond car insurance.

Predict4Health Rebrands to Okeiro, Raises €10 Million to Accelerate Global Growth

As part of the rebrand, Okeiro secured the Exact Brand Match (EBM) domain name Okeiro.com.

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