Digital Chocolate, Inc.

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Digital Chocolate, Inc. - overview

Established

2003

Location

San Mateo, CA, US

Primary Industry

Media

About

Digital Chocolate, Inc. specializes in the domain name marketplace, focusing on the sale and leasing of premium domain names to help businesses enhance their online presence. Founded in 2003, Digital Chocolate, Inc. is based in San Mateo, US.


The company primarily operates in the domain name marketplace and has received a total of USD 12. 00 mn in funding through 6 deals, with the latest being a VENTURE DEBT round of USD 5. 00 mn from NXT Capital Venture Finance on September 24, 2013. The company was co-founded by Andrew Herman and Kumar Abhishek, with Trixmen Studio serving as the current CEO.


In September 2013, Ubisoft acquired Digital Chocolate's Barcelona studio for an undisclosed sum. DigitalChocolate. com focuses on the sale and leasing of premium domain names, including the domain name digitalchocolate. com, which is available for outright purchase or lease-to-own agreements.


This service aims to provide valuable digital real estate for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and larger organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Revenue for DigitalChocolate. com is generated through the sale and leasing of domain names, structured as one-time purchases or recurring lease payments. The domain digitalchocolate.


com can be acquired for USD 24,988 or leased at USD 878 per month, catering to a diverse client base that includes both individual consumers and businesses seeking to establish a digital footprint. The company plans to expand its offerings by developing new domain-related products aimed at enhancing user experience and accessibility. Additionally, Digital Chocolate, Inc. intends to target new geographical markets, particularly in Asia and Europe, by the end of 2014.


The recent VENTURE DEBT funding will be utilized to support these initiatives and bolster operational capabilities.


Current Investors

NXT Capital, Hong Shan, Kleiner Perkins

Primary Industry

Media

Sub Industries

Internet, Gaming, Digital Media

Website

www.digitalchocolate.com

Verticals

Social Media

Total Amount Raised

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