Tucows

Domain registration, internet services, telecom software

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About Tucows

Tucows operates in the domain registration, internet service, and telecom software sectors. It is the largest domain name wholesaler and the third-largest domain registrar, helping individuals and businesses secure their online presence through domain registration. Tucows also provides high-speed fiber internet services via Ting Internet, which enhances connectivity for communities across the United States. Additionally, Wavelo, a part of Tucows, offers software solutions that simplify operations for communication service providers worldwide. Unlike many competitors, Tucows combines domain registration, internet services, and telecom software under one roof, catering to a wide range of clients from individuals to large enterprises. The company's goal is to improve digital access and connectivity while supporting its clients in establishing and managing their online identities.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$479MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Risks

Emerging blockchain-based domain services could threaten Tucows' domain registration market share.
Competitors' rapid fiber expansion may limit Ting's growth in certain U.S. markets.
Alternative internet providers like Starlink pose a threat to Ting's fiber internet business.

Differentiation

Tucows is the world's largest wholesale domains registrar, setting it apart in the market.
Ting Internet's rapid fiber expansion enhances connectivity in underserved U.S. communities.
Wavelo's flexible telecom software solutions simplify operations for global communication service providers.

Upsides

Tucows reported strong revenue and profit growth in Q3 2024, indicating financial health.
Ting Fiber's $63 million securitization supports further expansion of its fiber networks.
Wavelo's new product catalog offers telecom operators agility in adapting to consumer demands.

Funding

Total raised$479.00 M
StageIPO
POST IPO DEBT
8/31/2023
$240