Wayand AG i.I.
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Wayand AG i.I. - overview
Established
1967
Location
Idar-Oberstein, -, Germany
Primary Industry
Materials
About
Wayand AG i. I. is a German company specializing in domain brokerage services, facilitating secure transactions for high-value domain names through a trusted escrow platform, catering to a global clientele. Founded in 1967 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, Wayand AG operates in the domain brokerage sector, focusing on secure transactions and client support.
The company has completed two deals since inception, with the most recent deal occurring on July 10, 2019. In July 2019, HAPPICH GmbH acquired Wayand AG's Land & Construction Division. The founder's previous entrepreneurial activities are not documented in available information. Wayand.
de specializes in domain brokerage services, focusing on facilitating the buying and selling of high-value domain names. The company leverages an escrow service to ensure secure transactions between buyers and sellers, effectively mitigating risks associated with domain transfers. Clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations seeking to enhance their online presence through premium domain acquisitions. The service operates globally, catering to markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, allowing customers to engage with a diverse array of end-users looking to establish or upgrade their digital identities.
By streamlining the domain purchase process and providing comprehensive support, Wayand. de addresses the growing demand for digital assets in an increasingly online marketplace. In the most recent year, 2017, Wayand AG reported revenue of EUR 80. 44 mn, with an EBITDA of EUR 3.
59 mn. The revenue model for Wayand. de centers around domain sales facilitated through its brokerage services. The company earns commissions from sellers while providing a free service to buyers, allowing for a straightforward transaction structure.
When a buyer expresses interest in a domain, they can make an offer, which is then forwarded to the seller for consideration. Upon agreement, the escrow service ensures that the purchase price is securely held until the domain transfer is successfully completed, promoting transparency and trust in transactions. Wayand AG's future growth strategy includes expanding its domain brokerage services to new geographic regions, although specific markets have not been disclosed. The company plans to enhance its offerings and operational capacity following the recent acquisition of its Land & Construction Division by HAPPICH GmbH in July 2019.
The financial terms of this acquisition were not disclosed; thus, how it will influence Wayand's future operations is currently unspecified.
Current Investors
Sud Beteiligungen
Primary Industry
Materials
Sub Industries
Rubber & Plastics
Website
www.wayand.de
Verticals
Manufacturing
Total Amount Raised
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Wayand AG i.I. - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2008 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 52,941,578.6 | 37,722,950.1 | 40,450,389.4 | 44,288,947.7 | 51,401,465.4 | 51,067,360.5 | 47,355,095.4 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (28.7%) | 7.2% | 9.5% | 16.1% | (0.6%) | (7.3%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 616,567.8 | 339,281.6 | 3,254,195.5 | 4,711,337 | 3,291,247.5 | 3,126,000 | 3,133,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | (413,147.4) | (843,706.9) | 2,023,367.1 | 3,278,404 | 1,671,500.8 | 1,481,000 | 1,505,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | (0.8%) | (2.2%) | 5.0% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 1.2% | 0.9% | 8.0% | 10.6% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | (931,874.8) | (1,550,575.1) | 1,094,106.1 | 2,289,646.9 | 849,972.7 | 715,697.7 | 713,598.7 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | (1.8%) | (4.1%) | 2.7% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.5% | - | - | - |
Wayand AG i.I. - employee data
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