Country code turned venture-capital shorthand
Register a .vc domain
Acme.vc reads as "venture capital" before anyone tells you it's actually Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' domain. Nothing about .vc requires a Caribbean address — it's open to anyone, which is exactly how it ended up on the letterhead of VC firms, funds, and startups chasing a name like "Acme.vc" instead of a taken .com.
$51.40/yr
Currently renews at $51.40/year. Minimum 1-year registration: $51.40 before tax.
Privacy free
Who picks .vc?
- Venture funds, angel syndicates, and accelerators that want the domain to state their business
- Founders naming a product so it ends in "vc" on purpose
- Businesses actually targeting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or the Eastern Caribbean
What it signals
Choosing .vc over .com is a statement: you wanted the letters to spell out "venture capital" and were willing to pass on the default ending to get it, even though the domain's actual home is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Pros
- Open worldwide, no residency test to clear
- Reads instantly as "venture capital" to a finance or startup audience
- Two letters compress well into a brandable domain hack
- Established registry operator behind it, so uptime isn't a gamble
Watch-outs
- Carries zero local-market signal for actual Saint Vincent and the Grenadines commerce
- Outside VC/startup circles it can just read as a fat-fingered .com
- Fewer recognizable anchor brands than .io or .co, so buyers are still learning what it means
Examples of .vc domains in the wild
Common questions about .vc domains
How much does a .vc domain cost?
Standard registration is currently $51.40 per year. The minimum registration term is 1 year(s), totaling $51.40 before any applicable tax. Premium names can have separate pricing.
What is the renewal price for a .vc domain?
The current standard renewal rate is $51.40 per year. Review the renewal term and total in your account; rates can change.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .vc domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .vc domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .vc domain to Modusdom?
Transfer eligibility, authorization requirements, timing and any term extension depend on the ending and registry. Check the transfer quote before ordering. Keep existing DNS and email records in place during the move.
Is a .vc domain right for my business?
Choosing .vc over .com is a statement: you wanted the letters to spell out "venture capital" and were willing to pass on the default ending to get it, even though the domain's actual home is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is a strong fit for: Venture funds, angel syndicates, and accelerators that want the domain to state their business; Founders naming a product so it ends in "vc" on purpose; Businesses actually targeting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or the Eastern Caribbean.