news Brandpa Domain marketplace acquired by HostPapa

[silentg]

HostPapa Inc., a leading global web hosting and cloud service provider for small and medium businesses (SMBs), proudly announces its acquisition of Brandpa’s premium domain marketplace business. The purchase is expected to close on Tuesday, June 25, 2024; terms have not been disclosed.

https://www.hostpapa.com/about-hostpapa/pressroom/hostpapa-acquires-ai-domain-marketplace-brandpa/

 

[Bob Hawkes]

Thanks for posting this @silentg. I was just going to see if someone already had it posted.

I think it potentially could be good for both BrandPa and its sellers and HostPapa. HostPapa has mainly a small business client list, and while it started in Canada now operates in many countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Small businesses are the main clients for brandable marketplaces, so synergy between the company that provides web hosting and other services and a naming platform can make sense. I think this is at least the 17th acquisition by HostPapa since 2020.

On the BrandPa side, now I take it customers will be able to use many currencies and more ways to pay. Also, payouts to sellers should be easier now – had to establish a Wise or similar account before, unless you were in UK. Also, having a bigger company in charge might allow BrandPa to get a bigger global presence.

-Bob

 

[Bravo Mod Team]

It was meant to be with the names of those two companies. A perfect brand alignment and match!

 

[Future Sensors]

It was meant to be with the names of those two companies. A perfect brand alignment and match!

It's a welcome surprise when you're used to everything going to daddy.

 

[equity78]

Thanks for posting this @silentg. I was just going to see if someone already had it posted.

I think it potentially could be good for both BrandPa and its sellers and HostPapa. HostPapa has mainly a small business client list, and while it started in Canada now operates in many countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Small businesses are the main clients for brandable marketplaces, so synergy between the company that provides web hosting and other services and a naming platform can make sense. I think this is at least the 17th acquisition by HostPapa since 2020.

On the BrandPa side, now I take it customers will be able to use many currencies and more ways to pay. Also, payouts to sellers should be easier now – had to establish a Wise or similar account before, unless you were in UK. Also, having a bigger company in charge might allow BrandPa to get a bigger global presence.

-Bob

I think a brandpa rep posted here this morning Bob, https://www.namepros.com/threads/br...main-marketplace.1002559/page-47#post-9195022

 

[scithe]

I hope there's a podcast or AMA somewhere where the sellers of Brandpa can share their story including who approached who for the sale.

At first I thought HostPapa might have been some sort of rebranding by Brandpa while getting into hosting but seeing your comments, I guess HostPapa is a real company.

 

[Brandpa Lou]

We do intend on growing the business post-acquisition, and continuing to improve the opportunities for our sellers. Brandpa has always prided itself on providing a great seller experience, if you haven't yet, give it a try and have a look around! brandpa.com/sellers

HostPapa is Canadian, and does have a large SMB base. We acquire lots of customers just as they are starting up their business, so it makes sense to give them access to more high quality domains.

We also run non-hosting brands, like logomaker.com, which helps new businesses establish their branding, and high quality domains are a natural extension as those businesses go online.

It may take us a little while to get settled, so appreciate your patience, and we will share news as we move forward...

Thank you for your support, and if anyone wants to chat about their experiences with Brandpa, or has suggestions for how we can improve, please reach out to me directly, love to talk shop.

 

[Brandpa Lou]

I hope there's a podcast or AMA somewhere where the sellers of Brandpa can share their story including who approached who for the sale.

At first I thought HostPapa might have been some sort of rebranding by Brandpa while getting into hosting but seeing your comments, I guess HostPapa is a real company.

I will let Jowita know of the interest

 

[Mkt Sales Leads]

It's a welcome surprise when you're used to everything going to daddy.

If Gd were to buy a brandable marketplace it would either be BB or Atom