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A no-reserve auction of an established domain registrar

The assets of an established US-based domain registrar, with around 1 million domains under management and many ICANN-accredited registrars, are for sale in a private online auction run by Applicant Auction. A separate AI patent portfolio is offered as a second lot. There is no reserve. Each lot sells to its highest qualified bidder.

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145+gTLD contention sets resolved
$1B+in auction funds managed
Since 2012running domain-industry auctions
Nov
16–17
Online bidding · 2026Two lots, sold separately. No reserve. NDA required for data room access.

Two Lots, Bid on Either or Both

The lots are auctioned at the same time and sold separately. The full asset schedule for each lot is in the data room once you sign the NDA.

Lot 1

Domain registrar assets

The assets of an established US-based registrar, with around 1 million domains under management and many ICANN-accredited registrars, sold in their current state.

Lot 2

AI patent portfolio

Granted patents and pending applications, offered on their own. Bid on this lot alone or together with Lot 1.

One deposit covers bidding on both lots.Consortium bids are welcome if disclosed by Nov 6.

From NDA to Closing in Five Weeks

The purchase agreement for each lot is posted before bidding, so the winner signs the document everyone bid on.

  1. NowSign the NDA
  2. This weekData room opens to NDA signers
  3. Oct 30Final purchase agreements posted
  4. Nov 6Registration closes (identity and proof of funds)
  5. Nov 10Bidder deposits due
  6. Nov 16–17Online auction
  7. Nov 20Winners sign and fund

We’ve Done This Before

Applicant Auction has run auctions for registries, applicants and registrars since 2012.

0+
Contention Sets Resolved
2012 gTLD round. More than ICANN and all other private facilitators combined.
$1B+
Auction Funds Managed
Held and settled securely throughout each process
100%
Settlement Accuracy
Zero errors across all fund transfers
$40M+
2021 UNR Auction
23 gTLDs sold with no reserve to 17 funded bidders

Request Access to the Data Room

Sign the NDA to see the full asset schedule, financials and draft purchase agreements, and to book a management call. We welcome strategic buyers, investors and consortia.