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Domainfactory - overview
Location
-, -, Germany
Primary Industry
Internet
About
Domainfactory is a German company specializing in internet services, providing domain registration, web hosting, and email hosting solutions for a diverse clientele across Europe. Domainfactory operates in the internet services sector, focusing on domain registration and web hosting. The company was acquired by Host Europe GmbH, a portfolio company of Cinven, in October 2013. Headquartered in Germany, Domainfactory has expanded its operations since inception, though specific details regarding pivots or past mergers are unavailable.
The founder's previous ventures are not detailed. DomainFactory offers a wide range of products and services including domain registration, web hosting, and email hosting. Their core services comprise managed hosting solutions with SSL certificates and VPS hosting, enabling clients to create and manage websites, including online shops, utilizing popular content management systems like WordPress. The company serves a broad audience, from individual entrepreneurs to larger enterprises, primarily within Germany and across other EU markets, ensuring localized support.
In the most recent fiscal year of 2023, DomainFactory reported a revenue of EUR 43. 68 mn, with an EBITDA of EUR 12. 38 mn. The company's revenue model is based on subscription services for web hosting, domain registration, and email solutions, typically through annual contracts that offer flexible pricing and renewal options.
Domainfactory aims to launch new products and enhance its service offerings, although specific details on upcoming releases are not provided. The company plans to expand into new markets across Europe, with timelines yet to be disclosed. Following the acquisition by Host Europe GmbH in October 2013, strategic investments have been aimed at fortifying its market presence and improving customer service capabilities.
Current Investors
Host Europe Group Limited
Primary Industry
Internet
Sub Industries
Domain & SEO Services, Website Hosting
Website
www.df.eu
Verticals
Blockchain
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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Domainfactory - timeline of key events

Domainfactory - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 17,244,000 | - | 23,109,000 | 25,701,152.6 | 28,732,754.7 | 31,513,108.2 | 35,261,045.3 | 37,721,900.1 | 40,745,536.9 | 41,654,515.5 | 42,955,610.2 | 41,717,928 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | - | - | 11.2% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 7.0% | 8.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% | (2.9%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 8,614,398.4 | - | 12,195,250.2 | 12,679,493.4 | 15,248,586.7 | 15,929,671.5 | 19,584,793.9 | 20,734,868.2 | 21,025,685.8 | 20,414,853.2 | 19,099,808.7 | 18,140,312 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 7,697,648.4 | - | 10,810,826.4 | 11,164,317.2 | 13,720,802.6 | 14,398,859.5 | 18,053,648.8 | 19,324,169.5 | 19,711,102.2 | 19,211,807.6 | 17,979,503.7 | 16,652,703 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 44.6% | - | 46.8% | 43.4% | 47.8% | 45.7% | 51.2% | 51.2% | 48.4% | 46.1% | 41.9% | 39.9% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 50.0% | - | 52.8% | 49.3% | 53.1% | 50.5% | 55.5% | 55.0% | 51.6% | 49.0% | 44.5% | 43.5% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 5,705,838.4 | - | 7,406,436.1 | 8,114,170.6 | 15,116,142.9 | 15,776,015.5 | 19,506,111.9 | 20,406,993.9 | 20,854,741.5 | 20,147,464.2 | 18,984,492.1 | 17,884,430.8 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 33.1% | - | 32.1% | 31.6% | 52.6% | 50.1% | 55.3% | 54.1% | 51.2% | 48.4% | 44.2% | 42.9% | - | - | - |
Domainfactory - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Completed | Domainfactory | - |
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Domainfactory - employee data


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