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Donuts
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Donuts

Donuts

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Donuts Inc. provides domain name registry and registrar services, managing over 440 top-level domains.

HQ
Bellevue, WA, US
Founded
2010
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Donuts Inc. was a domain name registrar and registry founded on November 22, 2010, in Bellevue, Washington. It managed over 440 top-level domains, including 270 new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and 173 other TLDs such as .au and .org. The company aimed to expand internet naming options through ICANN's gTLD expansion program.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Akram Atallah, Donuts Inc. significantly impacted the domain name industry by providing diverse and innovative domain options. The company dissolved on June 22, 2022, with Identity Digital as its successor, continuing its legacy in the internet domain space.

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Donuts - Quick Facts

Who are Donuts' competitors?

Companies similar to Donuts include GoDaddy, .Club Domains, Instant Domains and Porkbun.

When was Donuts founded?

Donuts was founded in 2010.

Where is Donuts' headquarters located?

Donuts' headquarters is located in Bellevue, WA, US.

When was Donuts' last funding round?

Donuts' most recent funding round was for $110M (USD) in August 2017.

How much has Donuts raised to-date?

As of Aug 9, 2017, Donuts has raised a total of $282.4M (USD).

Donuts - Classification

Ownership
  • Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Data
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Domain Names
Tags
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7371Computer Programming Services