Multiple.fi provides a lease‑to‑own service for the premium domain multiple.fi, letting startups and small businesses secure the name with an annual lease fee of €690 (plus VAT) that escalates 10 % each year. Lessees can convert the lease into full ownership at any time by paying ten times the current year’s lease fee, while assuming responsibility for the domain’s content and legal compliance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Acquiring premium domain names often requires a large upfront investment, which can be prohibitive for startups, small businesses, or projects with limited budgets. Without ownership, users may lack control over the domain’s content and branding, while also facing uncertainty about future access.
Solution
Multiple.fi offers a lease‑to‑own model for the domain multiple.fi, allowing customers to secure the name for a modest annual fee while retaining the option to purchase it later. The lease fee is set at 10 % of the sale price and increases by 10 % each calendar year, providing a predictable cost structure. At any time, the lessee can redeem the domain by paying ten times the current year’s lease fee, converting the lease into full ownership. The service includes clear responsibilities for content legality and automatic termination if lease payments are missed, ensuring both parties’ rights are protected.
Target Audience
Primary customers are startups, small to medium enterprises, and individual entrepreneurs seeking a premium web address without the immediate capital outlay for full purchase.
Features
- Fixed lease price of €690 per year, representing 10 % of the €6 900 sale price
- Annual lease fee escalates by 10 % each calendar year, offering transparent cost progression
- Redemption option: purchase price equals ten times the current year’s lease fee, enabling a path to ownership at any time
- Exclusive redemption rights for the current lessee, preventing third‑party claims
- Lessee assumes full responsibility for domain content and legal compliance
- Immediate lease termination and domain re‑release if payment defaults occur
- VAT applied to all transactions in accordance with applicable tax regulations