Wildcard - About the company
Wildcard is a series A company based in New York City (United States), founded in 2013 by Jordan Cooper, Doug Petkanics and Eric Tang. It operates as a Domain name sales and acquisition services with expert pricing. Wildcard has raised $10M in funding from General Catalyst. The company has 625 active competitors, including 18 funded and 15 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Dailyhunt, Gunosy and Inshorts.
Company Details
Domain name sales and acquisition services with expert pricing. This company facilitates the buying and selling of domain names, offering a streamlined process for acquiring valuable online real estate. They provide expert pricing evaluations, ensuring fair market value for both buyers and sellers. Their services cater to individuals and businesses looking to establish or enhance their online presence through strategic domain acquisitions. They offer support and guidance throughout the entire transaction, making the process efficient and transparent. The company focuses on connecting domain owners with potential buyers, creating opportunities for growth and innovation in the digital landscape. They empower businesses to secure the perfect domain name for their brand, driving online visibility and success.
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Key Metrics
Founded Year
2013
Location
New York City, United States
Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$10M in 2 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
31st among 625 active competitors
Employee Count
11 - 50 as on Jul 01, 2024
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Wildcard's funding and investors
Wildcard has raised a total funding of $10M over 2 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jul 2013. Its latest funding round was a Series A round on Aug 06, 2014 for $*****. 6 investors participated in its latest round. Wildcard has 7 institutional investors and 1 angel investor.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Wildcard:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 06, 2014 | 2579533 | Series A | 7645518 | 5901963 | 5753948 | 7636247 |
Jul 2013 | 5845246 | Seed | 9261409 | 8049292 | 7825565 |
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Wildcard's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileHere are the details of Wildcard's key team members:
- Jordan Cooper: Co-Founder & CEO of Wildcard. They are also an angel investor in 3 startups and serve on the board of 1 company.
- Doug Petkanics: Co-Founder & VP Engineering of Wildcard and founder of 3 other companies, Livepeer, Livepeer and Hyperpublic. Contact Info: 2 email addresses
- Eric Tang: Co-Founder & CTO of Wildcard and founder of 2 other companies, Livepeer and Livepeer. Contact Info: 2 email addresses
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Wildcard's employee count trend
Wildcard has 11 - 50 employees as of Jul 24. Here is Wildcard's employee count trend over the years:
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Wildcard's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Wildcard include Dailyhunt, Gunosy and Inshorts. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Wildcard, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Provider of personalized news content aggregated in multiple Indian languages | - | - | 63/100 | |
2nd | Gunosy is a Japanese-based social media news aggregator | $24.1M | 60/100 | ||
3rd | Provider of summarized news articles across various categories and sources | $35.6M | 60/100 | ||
4th | Personalized news service for Samsung users | - | - | 56/100 | |
5th | Daum 1997, Seoul (South Korea), Acquired | Operator of a web portal providing search and related services | - | 52/100 | |
6th | Curio 2016, London (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of audio narration services for digital journalism and articles | $10.8M | 47/100 | |
7th | App-based news aggregator offering multi-category news | $793K | 46/100 | ||
8th | Educational news app for children | $471K | - | 46/100 | |
9th | Smartphone app to monitor river conditions | $6M | 45/100 | ||
10th | Riple 2023, London (United Kingdom), Seed | AI powered news research and delivery platform for businesses | $331K | 45/100 | |
31st | Wildcard 2013, New York City (United States), Series A | Domain name sales and acquisition services with expert pricing | $10M | 38/100 |
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Wildcard's Investments and acquisitions
Wildcard has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
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