Many times the concept of owning shares of of a premium domain name has been discussed, but now someone has stepped up to the plate and developed a service that allows domain owners to sell ownership of part of their domains. This allows them to gain immediate liquidity, without loosing control of their names. Investors can participate in the growth of domain values buy acquiring shares of domains.
So if you are looking to create some liquidity without selling one of your domains, you can list up to 45% of a domain on the public market and get immediate liquidity as investors buy in. Investors can buy percentage ownership in domains and trade their shares, thus benefiting from the increase in domain values. Fusu is the clearing house - like a traditional stock exchange, it provides the platform for owners, shareholders and investors. For each transaction, the company charges a small fee.
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It’s a solid idea (as mentioned, discussed many times previously) and is all about execution and transparency. First mistake they already made is not disclosing who they are. Give an exclusive is great, but tell us who you are, your background, your expertise. In such a venture, that is simply essential.
In any event, I wish them the very best.
Edit: Tobias writes (in comment area)
Thanks for the quickest feedback so far!
I’m sure we will make mistakes, but at least we will try hard to correct them.
We are a group of industry professionals based in Slovakia, Europe. Our company is Fusu s.r.o. I’m a co-founder, and you can reach us all team@fusu.com, me personally at tobias@fusu.com, or call us at 421 22 08 61 039.
Get in touch to know more. I will make sure to give a full disclosure for launch.
-Tobias
Thanks Tobias for the fast reply!
Hi Sahar,
Thanks for the link and the comments - that was one of my concerns as well, but I’m sure that they will out themselves soon enough.
/Frank
Thanks for the quickest feedback so far!
I’m sure we will make mistakes, but at least we will try hard to correct them.
We are a group of industry professionals based in Slovakia, Europe. Our company is Fusu s.r.o. I’m a co-founder, and you can reach us all team@fusu.com, me personally at tobias@fusu.com, or call us at 421 22 08 61 039.
Get in touch to know more. I will make sure to give a full disclosure for launch.
-Tobias
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Thanks Tobias for that. Added your note to the post.
Sahar
This is a HUGE idea that offers more than just potential partial liquidity for domain owners.
Just think if WallStreet.com were to be offered in an “IDO” and half the guys on “The Street” just wanted to say they had a “little peice” of that domain. WOW!
If this really works, it will generate a whole new paradigm in understanding and investing in domains!!
Can I get an invite please!! LOL!
Cheers!
Chris AKA WineGuy
Chris, thanks for the comment! Drop me a note with your email address and I’ll get you an invite.
-Tobias
I like this idea a lot, and it has been talked about before and happy to see someone try to get this off the ground. The industry can really benefit if something like this can succeed as more liquidity in any market is a plus. My only concern is the valuation modeling and legal stuff behind the “Domain Shares”. If those 2 major components can be integrated seamlessly along with the ability to get some top premier names on the trading floor then it will be a winner.
Several questions:
1. Isn’t this essentially selling unregistered securities?
2. Who ensures compliance? How do you ensure you’re getting your cut of the domain revenue (or is this purely for generics with an eye towards resale)?