Taku.com Arrives with an All-Star Team That Gives the New Domain Registrar and Marketplace Instant Credibility

The world of domain name registrars is a crowded and competitive one. Over 2,400 ICANN-accredited registrars currently exist, so if you are going to launch a new one, you had better find a way to stand out in that enormous throng. Fortunately, if you wanted a blueprint to guide you, the GMO Internet Group just provided it when they announced the launch of new registrar Taku.com during the ICANN82 meeting that is currently uinderway in Seattle.

GMO Hiro Tsukahara gave the new enterprise instant credibility by bringing in some of world's most well-known domain industry veterans to run the show. That group includes Claus Barche, Christian Voss, Michael Piotrowski, Birgit Berger and Frank Michlick. Hiro also knew that you have to offer more than just domain name registrations. So, in addition to secure domain name registrations across a wide range of TLDs, including ccTLDs (with a focus on Asian markets to connect businesses with the world's fastest-growing markets), Taku will also provide this comprehensive suite of services:

• Domain marketplace: Buy, sell, and manage digital assets seamlessly on a secure and intuitive platform, with access to exclusive domain portfolios

• Domain traffic monetization: Turn unused domains into revenue streams through advertising, parking, or sales.

•  Domain management: Manage all aspects of your domains, from registration and renewals to DNS settings and security.

Hiro Tsukahara
CEO, GMO Internet Group

Now that you have an all-star team of people who can deliver the most desired services, there's one more thing to remember. You only get one chance to make a good first impression. Taku took care of that too by throwing their launch party at the ICANN meeting, putting them in front of industry movers and shakers from around the world.

Above: Guests at the Taku.com launch party held Sunday night, March 9, 2025 during the ICANN82 Meeting in Seattle. 

Above & Below: GMO Internet Group CEO Hiro Tsukahara speaking to the crowd that turned out for the launch event in Seattle.

Above: The Taku.com leadership team (left to right): Christian Voss, Claus Barche, Hiro Tsukahara, Michael Piotrowski and Frank Michlick. Birgit Berger (not shown) completes this accomplished, highly experienced group. Hiro said, "Our team of distinguished domain experts, combined with the strength and resources of GMO Internet Group, allows us to offer exceptional value and support to our customers as they navigate the dynamic global digital landscape.”

Taku will be launching a closed beta program in the coming weeks, providing early access to its platform and services. Interested parties can visit the Taku website at konnichiwa.taku.com to learn more about the company’s vision and express their interest in participating in the beta program.

(Posted March 12, 2025)   

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