Smart Up.io Limited

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Smart Up.io Limited - overview

Established

2014

Location

Bristol, -, UK

Primary Industry

Internet

About

Smart Up. io Limited offers digital asset management and domain registration services, enabling users to effectively manage their online presence with a suite of tools for both individuals and businesses. Smart Up. io Limited specializes in digital asset management and domain registration services.


The company was founded in 2014 in Bristol, UK, and has not undergone any significant pivots in its business strategy. Henry Fox, the founder, has a history of entrepreneurship, although specific prior ventures are not mentioned. The company’s latest funding round was a Series A in February 2017, where it raised USD 5. 5 mn from investors including Hong Leong Bank Bhd, Notion Capital, and Arab Angel Fund, bringing the total amount raised to USD 5.


5 mn. Smart Up. io Limited has not reported any subsidiaries or parent companies. Smartup.


io specializes in digital asset management and domain registration services. The company provides a platform that allows users to manage their online presence through domain acquisition and related services. Their core offerings include domain registration, WHOIS privacy protection, and management tools that cater to both individuals and businesses looking to establish or enhance their digital footprint. Target customers range from startups needing a memorable domain to established enterprises seeking to protect their brand identity online.


Smartup. io serves clients across various geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, focusing on regions with a high demand for online business presence. The revenue model of Smartup. io is built around subscription-based services and transaction fees associated with domain registrations and renewals.


Clients typically engage with the service through annual subscriptions for domain management, which may also include optional add-ons such as WHOIS privacy and website hosting. The structure is primarily B2B, with businesses purchasing multiple domains to secure their brand identity and manage their digital assets effectively. Pricing plans are tiered to accommodate different client needs, offering competitive rates for both individual and bulk domain registrations, thus incentivizing businesses to engage in long-term partnerships for continued domain management and related services. Smart Up.


io Limited plans to leverage the USD 5. 5 mn raised in its Series A funding to enhance its service offerings and expand its market reach. The company is focused on developing new products designed to improve digital asset management and is targeting expansion into untapped markets in Asia by the end of 2023. Additionally, the funding will support marketing efforts aimed at these new geographic regions to attract a broader customer base and bolster its competitive positioning.


Current Investors

Notion Capital, Hong Leong Bank Bhd, AAF Management

Primary Industry

Internet

Sub Industries

Education & Training Website, Social Networking & Communication Platform, Web Applications, Education & Training Software, Content Management Software

Website

www.smartup.io

Verticals

Mobile Apps

Company Stage

Series A

Total Amount Raised

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