VCs reject 40% of decks based on name alone. "CloudDataSolutions" signals lifestyle business. "Stripe" signals unicorn potential.
VCs Love Short Names
Stripe, Uber, Bolt. 1-2 syllables signal ambition and scalability.
Made-Up Words Win
Spotify, Twilio, Zendesk. Easier to trademark, rank in search, and scale globally.
.io Is Acceptable
Tech industry standard. Slack.com redirected to slack.io for years.
Avoid Descriptive Names
"CloudDataSolutions" signals small consultancy, not venture-backed startup.
Test for Global Pronunciation
You'll pitch to US investors and sell to EU customers. Name must work everywhere.
Check .com
Even if you use .io, check if .com is available or affordable. You'll want it when you raise Series A.