SimpleSite
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| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | investor | €0.0 | round |
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
| N/A | €0.0 | round | |
N/A | - | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| EUR | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | 21 % | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % EBITDA margin | 8 % | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | 2 % | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Company filings or news article
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SimpleSite was a Danish company established in 2003 by brothers Jacob and Morten Elk. Morten, an academic with a Ph.D. from the University of Copenhagen and research experience at the University of Southern California, transitioned into entrepreneurship alongside his brother, founding SimpleSite after running a digital agency. The company was founded on the principle of providing an accessible website-building tool for non-technical users.
The business operated on a freemium model, offering a basic free plan and two paid subscription tiers, "Pro" and "E-commerce". The free plan allowed for the creation of a limited website with SimpleSite branding, while paid plans offered features like a free domain, ad removal, unlimited pages, and expanded e-commerce capabilities. The platform catered to individuals and micro-businesses seeking a straightforward online presence, such as a blog, portfolio, or a simple webshop. Revenue was generated through monthly or annual subscriptions to its premium plans.
SimpleSite's core product was an online website builder designed for ease of use, enabling users to create a website in a few steps. Key features included mobile-optimized templates, a drag-and-drop editor, photo galleries, video embedding, and basic e-commerce functionality with PayPal integration. The platform guided users through the creation process, from selecting a theme to publishing content. While lauded for its simplicity, the builder offered limited customization options compared to more advanced competitors. The company maintained a significant international footprint, with services and support available in 23 countries.
After nearly two decades of operation, SimpleSite was acquired by one.com, a subsidiary of Group.ONE, in October 2022. The acquisition was part of a consolidation trend in the web builder industry, with one.com aiming to strengthen its market position. Following the acquisition, SimpleSite ceased accepting new users, and existing customer websites were migrated to the one.com infrastructure, which offered more advanced functionality like analytics integration and enhanced digital marketing tools. Keywords: website builder, freemium, SaaS, web hosting, e-commerce platform, non-technical users, simple web design, Morten Elk, Jacob Elk, one.com acquisition, Danish startup, online presence, small business website, portfolio website, blog platform, PayPal integration, mobile-optimized websites, user-friendly web tool, drag-and-drop editor, international web service
