WGE, Inc.

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WGE, Inc. - overview

Location

San Diego, CA, US

Primary Industry

Internet

About

WGE, Inc. operates WeedGuide. com, a platform specializing in the sale and leasing of premium domain names in the cannabis industry, facilitating online presence for businesses and entrepreneurs. WGE, Inc.


operates WeedGuide. com, which focuses on premium domain name sales and leasing. Founded by Gaston Gonzalez, the company is headquartered in San Diego, US. In October 2017, WGE, Inc.


raised USD 1. 7 mn in Seed funding from individual investor Doug Cerri, marking its initial funding round. The company has participated in one deal. WeedGuide.


com specializes in the sale and leasing of premium domain names, including its flagship domain WeedGuide. com. The offerings include a direct purchase option priced at USD 60,000, a lease-to-own plan at USD 1,300 per month, and an option for potential buyers to make an offer. The service focuses on providing secure transactions for individuals and businesses seeking to enhance their online visibility in the cannabis market, primarily serving clients in North America and Europe.


WeedGuide. com generates revenue through the sale and lease of domain names, offering direct sales and monthly lease agreements. The flagship domain can be acquired outright for USD 60,000 or through a lease-to-own model, providing flexible payment options. The company employs secure payment methods to ensure hassle-free transactions, reflecting a B2B and direct-to-consumer revenue model that caters to the evolving needs of its clientele in the digital landscape.


WGE, Inc. plans to leverage its recent Seed funding of USD 1. 7 mn raised in October 2017 to enhance its platform and expand its product offerings. The company is seeking to introduce new premium domain names tailored for the cannabis industry, aiming for launch by the end of 2023.


Furthermore, WGE, Inc. has strategies in place to expand its services into additional markets across Europe and Asia, targeting implementation by mid-2024.


Primary Industry

Internet

Sub Industries

Search Engines, Analytics & Performance Software

Website

www.weedguide.com

Verticals

Cannabis/Medical Marijuana, E-commerce, Mobile Apps

Company Stage

Angel & Seed

Total Amount Raised

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