What IPv4 Connect does

IPv4 Connect operates an online marketplace for the secondary transfer of IPv4 address blocks, functioning as a credentialed facilitator across all five Regional Internet Registries — ARIN, RIPE NCC, APNIC, LACNIC, and AFRINIC. The platform enables enterprises, ISPs, cloud platforms, government entities, and organizations with surplus IP space to buy and sell IPv4 blocks under a fixed-price model ranging from $17 to $21 per IP, with the company providing pre-approval assistance, blacklist verification across 100+ global lists, BGP/route cleanup, and fully managed 2-3 week transfer workflows. Secure settlement is handled via a Bank of America client holdings account operated by parent entity Brander Group, Inc. (a Nevada corporation) and through integration with Escrow.com, which has processed over $250M of the firm's lifetime $600M+ in wired transactions across 60+ countries.

The company's core technology stack centers on the marketplace platform, a proprietary blacklist-checking engine, and the Dynamic Network Provisioning (DNP) product, an all-in-one IPAM/DNS/DHCP management platform with a REST API, role-based permissions, approval workflows, and a Connector Library for network automation across Cisco Prime Network Registrar and ISC DHCP. Complementary free tools include a CIDR subnet calculator, a buy-vs-lease ROI calculator, and a competitive analysis page. The firm also operates an advisory practice tapping 600+ provider relationships for cloud, connectivity, voice, security, and IT procurement decisions.

Commercially, IPv4 Connect earns transaction fees on each IPv4 transfer (commission-based revenue), recurring subscription fees on the DNP IPAM platform, and professional services fees on its IT procurement advisory work. The customer base spans 3,000+ companies including telecom operators (RCN, Summit Broadband, Hawkeye Telephone, Dakota Carrier Networks), industrials (Linde Americas), retailers (Home Hardware), and government buyers (Prince William County). The company maintains offices in Scottsdale (HQ), Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, is led by CEO Jake Brander, and operates as a privately held, bootstrapped entity under Brander Group, Inc. with no external venture or private equity funding disclosed.

Name

IPv4 Connect

Legal name

Brander Group, Inc.

Website

https://ipv4connect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IPv4 Connect is an online marketplace and credentialed facilitator that enables enterprises, ISPs, cloud platforms, and governments to buy and sell IPv4 address blocks across all five regional internet registries, supported by proprietary blacklist verification, a DNP IPAM platform, and managed transfer services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IPv4 Address Marketplace & IPAM Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

IP Address Management (IPAM) & DNS/DHCP (DDI) (HDAFAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

IP Address Management (IPAM) & DNS/DHCP Management (DDI) (HDAFAGAF)

Keywords

• IPv4 address marketplace
• IP address transfers
• IPAM software platform
• Network provisioning
• IP reputation checking

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. IPv4 Address Sales Commission: The company facilitates IPv4 address block transfers between buyers and sellers, earning a commission on each transaction. Sellers list their IPv4 blocks on the marketplace and IPv4 Connect manages the transfer process for a fee.
2. Secure Payment Services: The company offers secure payment processing through client holdings accounts and Escrow.com integration, collecting fees for wire transfers and escrow services on IPv4 transactions.
3. IPAM/Network Management Services: Dynamic Network Provisioning (DNP) platform for IP address management, DNS controls, DHCP configuration, and network infrastructure asset management with customizable permissions and workflows.
4. IT Procurement & Connectivity Consulting: Advisory services for cloud, connectivity, voice, security, collaboration, and IT procurement leveraging partnerships with 600+ providers to provide unbiased recommendations and competitive pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IPv4 Connect operates a global online marketplace where enterprises buy and sell IPv4 address blocks across ARIN, RIPE, APNIC, LACNIC, and AFRINIC regions, with a fully managed 2-3 week transfer process, fixed pricing (no auctions), and complimentary blacklist reports against 100+ global databases. The company also sells a Dynamic Network Provisioning (DNP) IPAM software platform with DNS, DHCP, server management, and REST API integration, and provides escrow/wire-based secure payment services through its parent Brander Group, Inc.

Product overview

IPv4 Connect operates as a unified IPv4 marketplace and management platform. The core product is the IPv4 Marketplace, an e-commerce platform for buying and selling IPv4 address blocks in ARIN, RIPE, APNIC, LACNIC, and AFRINIC regions. Supporting the marketplace are complementary tools: the Subnet Calculator for network planning, Lease Calculator for buy-vs-lease analysis, and Competitive Analysis comparison tool. The IPAM (Infrastructure Asset Management) product, branded as Dynamic Network Provisioning (DNP), provides enterprise-grade IP address management with DNS controls, DHCP management, and REST API integration. The Blacklist Report Service is a proprietary add-on that validates IP reputation against 100+ global blacklists. The Technology Solutions advisory service connects buyers with 600+ global providers for connectivity, cloud, and colocation needs. Payment processing is handled through secure wire/ACH (Brander Group Holdings) or Escrow.com escrow services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IPv4 Marketplace Online marketplace where enterprises buy and sell IPv4 address blocks across ARIN, RIPE, APNIC, LACNIC, and AFRINIC regions, with published pricing, buy-now options, free blacklist reports, and fully managed 2-3 week transfer assistance.
• IPAM (Dynamic Network Provisioning / DNP) All-in-one IPAM software platform providing DNS controls, DHCP management, IP resource tracking, REST API integration, role-based permissions, approval workflows, and a Connector Library for automating global data center network provisioning across multiple IPAMs.
• Secure Payment Options (Brander Group Holdings Account & Escrow.com) Flexible secure payment solutions for IPv4 transactions, including a Brander Group Secure Holdings Account (wire/ACH) and Escrow.com escrow with milestone release tied to IPv4 Whois verification; over $250M transacted via Escrow.com and $600M+ wired safely to 60+ countries.
• Blacklist Report Service Proprietary service that checks each IPv4 address against Spamhaus, Barracuda, Sorbs, and 100+ global blacklists, producing in-depth reports within hours; offered free with every subnet listed on the marketplace.
• Technology Solutions Advisory (Connectivity, Cloud, Colocation) Senior-advisor-led advisory service for cloud, connectivity, voice, security, collaboration, and IT procurement, sourcing recommendations from a network of 350+ global service providers (600+ providers overall) for unbiased, supplier-agnostic IT procurement decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fully managed IPv4 transfers completed in 2-3 weeks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Escrow.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationEscrow.com is a trusted third-party payment platform used for secure IPv4 transactions. The platform holds funds until IPv4 transfer is verified in Whois, then releases payment to the seller. Brander Group/IPv4 Connect has transacted over $250 million using Escrow.com's platform.
• ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial IPv4 transfer facilitator for North America. IPv4 Connect is an approved facilitator for ARIN IPv4 transfers, managing the transfer process including documentation, verification, and coordination with ARIN's transfer policies.
• RIPE NCCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial IPv4 transfer facilitator for Europe and Middle East. IPv4 Connect manages RIPE transfers including account setup assistance, transfer form completion, and coordination with RIPE for IPv4 address block transfers.
• APNIC (Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial IPv4 transfer facilitator for Asia Pacific region. IPv4 Connect provides pre-approval assistance and transfer management for APNIC IPv4 acquisitions, guiding buyers through APNIC's business justification requirements.
• LACNIC (Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPv4 Connect is an official facilitator for LACNIC region IPv4 transfers, expanding service coverage to Latin America and Caribbean territories.
• Brander Group InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and operator of IPv4Connect.com. Brander Group maintains a secure client holdings account for IPv4 transactions, having safely collected and wired over $600 million in funds to over 60 countries. The company provides the operational infrastructure and payment processing for the marketplace.
• Bank of AmericacoreOthersBrander Group maintains a secure client holdings account at Bank of America for wire transfers, enabling buyers to securely fund IPv4 purchases with funds held until successful transfer completion.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IPv4.Global: One of the largest IPv4 address brokers and transfer facilitators, operating a global marketplace across ARIN, RIPE, and APNIC regions. Directly competes with IPv4 Connect on transfer facilitation, blacklist checking, and enterprise buyer/seller matching.
• IPv4 Market Group: IPv4 address marketplace and brokerage serving buyers and sellers across ARIN, RIPE, and APNIC regions. Competes on transfer management, broker services, and secondary market pricing.
• Addrex (IPv4 Connect competitor): IPv4 broker and transfer facilitator offering marketplace and managed transfer services across ARIN/RIPE/APNIC regions. Competes directly on inventory, pricing model, and enterprise buyer/seller matching.
• Prefixx: IPv4 address broker offering transfer services across multiple RIR regions with managed transfer support. Direct competitor in the IPv4 secondary marketplace space.
• IPTrading.com: Long-standing IPv4 address brokerage specializing in ARIN, RIPE, and APNIC region transfers. Competes on marketplace inventory, managed transfer services, and pricing transparency for enterprise buyers and sellers.
• IP Brokerage: Specialized IPv4 address broker and transfer service focused on North American ARIN transfers. Directly comparable marketplace and managed-transfer offering for enterprise IP buyers and sellers.

Broad incumbents

• BlueCat Networks: Enterprise IP address management (IPAM/DNS/DHCP) platform vendor. Overlaps with IPv4 Connect's DNP IPAM offering but addresses a broader enterprise market with deeper feature set and larger sales motion.
• Infoblox: Enterprise DDI (DNS/DHCP/IPAM) platform vendor offering comprehensive network management software. Comparable to IPv4 Connect's DNP IPAM product but serving a much broader enterprise networking portfolio.
• EfficientIP: DDI-focused vendor providing IPAM, DNS, and DHCP management for enterprise networks. Competes with IPv4 Connect's DNP platform in the broader network management software category.

Regional players

• Hilco Streambank: Intellectual property and asset valuation/advisory firm that occasionally brokers IPv4 transactions. Operates in adjacent IP advisory space with overlap to IPv4 transfer advisory services, particularly for distressed or large-block transactions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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