Artisan Mobile, Inc.

Artisan Mobile, Inc. is a digital domain sales platform that enables users to acquire distinct domain names, facilitating their online presence through a streamlined purchasing process. Artisan Mobile, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, US.

The company specializes in domain sales, providing a platform for individuals and businesses to purchase domain names. In July 2015, Artisan Mobile was acquired by Tune, a portfolio company of Accel Partners, Founders Co-op, Icon Ventures, and Performance Equity Management. The company has successfully closed three deals up to this point, with its most recent funding round being a Series A in which they raised USD 5. 50 mn, led by FirstMark Capital, corresponding to the total amount raised.

UseArtisan. com primarily functions as a domain sales platform, offering the domain name for sale at a price of USD 10,795 or through a structured payment plan. Their core service includes facilitating the purchase of domain names, which serves as a digital address for businesses and individuals seeking to establish an online presence. The platform emphasizes a seamless purchasing experience, ensuring that customers can quickly acquire a domain and begin using it, typically within one to two hours of transaction completion.

UseArtisan. com targets a diverse clientele, including entrepreneurs, small businesses, and larger organizations looking to enhance their branding or online identity, with services available across the United States and internationally. The revenue model for UseArtisan. com is primarily driven by direct sales of domain names, with options for immediate purchase and installment plans.

A typical transaction involves a customer selecting a domain name, reviewing the pricing structure, and completing the purchase through either a one-time payment or a monthly installment plan of USD 449. 79 over 24 months. This structure allows for accessibility and flexibility, appealing to various customer segments. The company's flagship offering is the domain name itself, marketed as unique and valuable for branding purposes.

Additional revenue may be generated through ancillary services, such as privacy protection for domain ownership, enhancing user confidentiality. Each transaction contributes directly to the overall financial performance of the platform without necessitating intermediary partnerships or retail distribution channels. The company aims to leverage its recent funding from the Series A round to enhance its platform and expand its offerings, including upcoming features designed to improve the user experience for domain purchases. Artisan Mobile is also exploring opportunities to enter additional international markets in the coming years, targeting regions where online businesses are rapidly growing.

The most recent strategic acquisition by Tune is expected to support Artisan Mobile's initiatives in enhancing its service offerings and expanding market reach.