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Early Birds - overview
Established
2012
Location
Paris, -, France
Primary Industry
Software
About
Early Birds is a domain acquisition and transfer service that facilitates the purchase of internet domain names through a secure, commission-based model, enhancing the buyer's experience and mitigating risks. Early Birds was founded in 2012 in Paris, France, and specializes in domain transfer services. The company was acquired by Attraqt Group Limited in May 2019 for EUR 15. 89 mn, transitioning from its previous investors: Fashion Capital Partners, Fred & Farid Digital Investment Fund, Vivacto Développement, and ARTS ET BIENS.
The founders include Carla Navia, Caro Rocha, and Isaiah Moses, with Muhammad Javed serving as CEO. The company has completed a total of 3 deals to date, with its most recent deal dated May 1, 2019. earlybirds. fr primarily offers a domain acquisition and transfer service that operates on a commission-based model.
The company ensures secure transactions using an escrow system, releasing funds only after successful domain transfers. This service is advantageous for clients seeking quick access to domain names without hidden fees. Early Birds caters to a global clientele, including markets in Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and France, positioning itself as a reliable option for fast domain acquisitions, typically completing transactions within 24 hours. In 2023, Early Birds reported a revenue of EUR 6,333,866.
70 and an EBITDA of EUR 591,637. The company's revenue is generated through commissions paid by sellers upon successful domain transfers, with no charges levied on buyers. This straightforward transaction model ensures secure exchanges and fosters trust in the domain acquisition process. Following its acquisition by Attraqt Group Limited, Early Birds aims to leverage the funding obtained to expand its operations into new European markets.
The acquisition will enhance Attraqt’s platform and facilitate the growth of Early Birds within the domain brokerage sector. The company is also exploring opportunities for new product designs and launches to further strengthen its market position.
Current Investors
Vivacto Développement, Fashion Capital Partners, Fred & Farid Digital Investment Fund
Primary Industry
Software
Sub Industries
eMarketing/Digital Marketing, Analytics & Performance Software, Sales & Marketing Software
Website
www.earlybirds.fr
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Amount Raised
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Early Birds - timeline of key events
Early Birds - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 2,321,653 | 4,376,213 | 5,864,790 | 6,223,917 | 6,796,089 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 88.5% | 34.0% | 6.1% | 9.2% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | (150,146) | 570,507 | 1,081,888 | 857,191 | 553,299 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (864,552) | 40,782 | 571,238 | 40,730 | 125,602 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (37.2%) | 0.9% | 9.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | (6.5%) | 13.0% | 18.4% | 13.8% | 8.1% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (635,828) | 368,525 | 302,166 | 158,590 | 203,028 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (27.4%) | 8.4% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 3.0% | - | - | - |
Early Birds - 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Sale | Completed | Early Birds | - | ||||||||
| Unspecified Round | Completed | Early Birds | - | ||||||||
| Unspecified Round | Completed | Early Birds | - |
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