Skurt, Inc.

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Skurt, Inc. - overview

Established

2014

Location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Primary Industry

Transportation Services

About

Skurt, Inc. is a domain brokerage company specializing in premium domain names, providing businesses with memorable and versatile digital identities suitable for various industries including logistics and fashion. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, US, Skurt, Inc. operates as a premium domain brokerage.


The company was acquired by Fair Financial, Corp. on February 5, 2018. The founder's previous business ventures are not publicly detailed. The latest funding round was a Series A, raising a total of USD 10.


00 mn led by Upfront Ventures, with participation from investors including BMW i Ventures and Greycroft Partners. Skurt. com is a premium domain name offered through BrandBucket, a marketplace specializing in high-value business names. The core product is the domain name itself, skurt.


com, which is characterized as snappy, memorable, and versatile, making it suitable for various industries including logistics, car rentals, and fashion. BrandBucket facilitates the sale or lease-to-own options for the domain, allowing clients to acquire full ownership or secure usage through a structured payment plan. The company serves entrepreneurs and businesses primarily within the United States, providing a curated selection of over 100,000 premium domain names, each selected by experts in branding and linguistics. Customers include startups and established firms seeking to enhance their online presence with a distinctive and professional digital identity.


BrandBucket generates revenue through the sale and lease of premium domain names, including skurt. com. The company offers a straightforward transaction structure that encompasses both outright purchases and lease-to-own agreements. In the case of a direct purchase, clients pay a one-time fee to acquire the domain, while the lease-to-own option involves regular monthly payments until the total amount is settled, at which point the domain is fully transferred to the buyer’s preferred registrar.


BrandBucket includes professionally designed logos with each domain purchase, enhancing the overall value proposition. This model caters to a variety of business types, facilitating seamless access to high-quality domain names that help establish credibility and brand recognition in the online marketplace. Following the Series A funding round on February 5, 2018, Skurt, Inc. plans to enhance its product offerings and expand its inventory of domain names.


The company is targeting growth within the logistics and car rental sectors, aiming to launch additional premium domains by late 2024. Recent funding will be utilized to develop marketing strategies and bolster their sales force in the United States, while also considering potential entry into international markets.


Current Investors

Penske Automotive Group, Inc., CreditEase Corp., Mercedes-Benz AG

Primary Industry

Transportation Services

Sub Industries

Car Hire Services

Website

www.skurt.com

Verticals

Mobile Apps

Company Stage

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