Slocum Adhesives Corporation

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Slocum Adhesives Corporation - overview

Established

1950

Location

Lynchburg, VA, US

Primary Industry

Chemicals

About

Slocum Adhesives Corporation specializes in providing a platform for the buying and selling of domain names, focusing particularly on expired domains to enhance online presence for users. Founded in 1950 in Lynchburg, US, Slocum Adhesives Corporation operates as an independent entity. The company has maintained a consistent focus on domain name transactions and has not undergone significant strategic pivots. The firm is known for its singular deal completed in April 2018 when it was acquired by BlueArc Capital Management and Merit Capital Partners.


The founder's detailed history is not publicly available. Slocumadhesives. com specializes in providing a platform for buying and selling domain names, particularly focusing on expired domains. The core service is the aggregation of valuable expired and expiring domain names into a user-friendly online portal, allowing users to search, filter, and evaluate domain names based on various metrics such as SEO authority and backlink profiles.


The platform serves a diverse client base, including SEO professionals, marketers, and domain investors seeking to enhance their online presence or acquire brandable domain names. Key geographical markets for Slocumadhesives. com include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, where a significant number of domain transactions occur. The platform operates without hidden costs or registration fees, ensuring accessibility for all users interested in domain acquisition.


Revenue generation for Slocumadhesives. com stems primarily from facilitating transactions between buyers and external registrars like GoDaddy. The transaction structure is predominantly B2B, where clients engage directly with the platform to identify potential domain purchases before being redirected to a registrar for final acquisition. The pricing for domain names varies, with many domains listed at competitive rates, and the platform highlights specific pricing plans associated with featured domains.


Transactions typically occur on a one-time purchase basis, with opportunities for users to acquire domains for immediate use or investment purposes. The integration of proprietary metrics enhances the user experience, assisting clients in making informed purchasing decisions based on domain value and potential return on investment. Following its acquisition in April 2018, Slocum Adhesives Corporation is focused on expanding its product offerings and geographic reach. The company is currently designing new features for its platform, set to launch in the upcoming quarter of 2024.


Additionally, Slocum Adhesives is targeting expansion into emerging markets in Asia and South America by the end of 2025. The funding received from the acquisition will be utilized to support product development and market entry initiatives.


Primary Industry

Chemicals

Sub Industries

Web Applications, Adhesives & Sealants

Website

www.slocumadhesives.com

Verticals

Manufacturing

Company Stage

Buyout

Total Amount Raised

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Slocum Adhesives Corporation - deals

Deals TypeDeal StatusTarget (s)Deal DateInvestor(s)Seller(s)Deal size (Mn)Enterprise value (Mn)Post-money valuation (Mn)EBITDA multiple (x)Revenue multiple (x)Lead partner (s)
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