Vium, Inc.
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Vium, Inc. - overview
Established
2013
Location
San Mateo, CA, US
Primary Industry
Biotechnology
About
Vium, Inc. specializes in domain valuation services, providing clients with expert assessments of their domain names. The company ensures rapid responses, assisting individuals and businesses in making informed decisions about domain transactions. Vium, Inc.
, founded in 2013 in San Mateo, US, offers domain valuation assessments to clients. The company has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its operational efficiency. The firm has raised a total of USD 24. 00 mn across 7 deals, with the latest funding being a Series B round dated July 28, 2020, involving investors such as Build Collective and Dolby Family Ventures.
Joe Betts-Lacroix founded the company, while Laura Schaevitz serves as CEO. Vium. com specializes in providing domain valuation services, assisting clients in determining the market price of their domain names within a rapid timeframe. The core offering includes an online form that potential sellers can fill out to receive a price estimate from domain experts, with responses guaranteed within 24 business hours.
This service primarily targets individuals and businesses looking to buy or sell domain names, catering to a diverse client base that includes entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies across various industries. The geographical markets served extend internationally, reaching clients primarily in North America and Europe, where digital presence through unique domain names is critical for business branding and online identity. Vium. com generates revenue primarily through transaction-based assessments of domain names.
Clients submitting their domains for valuation are engaged in a straightforward transaction structure where they receive pricing insights in exchange for providing their domain information. The company operates on a fee-for-service model, charging clients for the valuation provided by their domain experts. The firm may also explore partnership opportunities with domain registrars or digital marketing agencies to broaden its reach and streamline the valuation process, supporting both business-to-business interactions and direct-to-consumer engagements. Vium, Inc.
plans to expand its offerings by designing new products aimed at enhancing the efficiency of domain valuation services, with potential launches expected by mid-2021. The company is targeting expansion into additional markets in Asia and South America, projected for late 2021. The recent funding of USD 24. 00 mn will support these initiatives by enhancing technological capabilities and marketing efforts, enabling Vium to streamline operations and broaden its client base.
Current Investors
Founders Fund, Lux Capital, DCVC
Primary Industry
Biotechnology
Sub Industries
Bioinformatics, Healthcare IT, Web Applications, Analytics & Performance Software, Medical Software
Website
www.vium.com
Verticals
Cloud Computing
Company Stage
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