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QHi Group
Legal namestring
Elite Internet Services Limited
Websiteurl
qhigroup.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1988
Short descriptiontext

QHi Group operates the FreedomNames brand (via Elite Internet Services Limited, a UK private company) providing self-serve domain registration and web hosting services to SMBs and individual consumers seeking a web presence.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersMount Holly, United States
HQ citystring
Mount Holly
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
domain name registration, web hosting services, website management, internet services, domain management platform
NAICS code1 code
  • Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services518210
Product category
Domain Registration and Web Hosting
No data
Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

QHi Group, through its operating brand FreedomNames, is a UK-based provider of full-service domain name registration and website hosting services. The offering combines domain purchase/management, web hosting, and a bundled set of customer tools including a control panel, support portal, tracker, and status monitoring page. The legal entity is Elite Internet Services Limited, registered in England (No. 03744335).

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service1 record
1FreedomNames
CategoryDomain Registration and Web Hosting
Description

A full-service domains and websites platform providing domain name registration, website hosting, and associated internet services for individuals and small organizations. Customers access a Control Panel for administration, a Tracker, a Support portal, and a Status page as part of the service.

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Peers10 records
1Gandi
TypeRegional player
Description

European-focused domain registrar and hosting provider. Comparable product set to FreedomNames with similar SMB and prosumer targeting, but with stronger continental Europe brand presence.

2Namecheap
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent domain registrar and hosting provider serving SMBs and individuals with a self-serve portal. Closely comparable business model, customer segment, and product set to FreedomNames.

3Bluehost
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major shared hosting and domain provider targeting SMBs and WordPress users. Overlaps with FreedomNames on hosting and registration, with a heavier marketing footprint.

4HostGator
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established shared hosting and domain registration provider. Comparable offering across domains and basic hosting for SMBs, though at much greater scale.

5Hover (Tucows)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Tucows-owned registrar focused on a clean, self-serve customer experience for individuals and small businesses. Comparable product focus and target customer profile to FreedomNames.

6Squarespace Domains
TypeEmerging player
Description

Domain registration product bundled within the Squarespace website builder ecosystem. Comparable as a domain provider for SMBs seeking a web presence, though Squarespace is differentiated by its website builder.

7Cloudflare Registrar
TypeEmerging player
Description

Cloudflare's domain registrar offering at-cost pricing and bundled security/CDN. A direct substitute for FreedomNames' domain and hosting stack, with a strong infrastructure moat.

8Porkbun
TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent registrar known for low pricing and a self-serve control panel. Closely mirrors FreedomNames' positioning as a low-cost, self-serve domain and hosting provider for SMBs.

9IONOS (1&1 IONOS)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large European hosting and registrar with deep SMB penetration. Comparable core products (domains, hosting, websites) but at much greater scale and with broader bundled services.

10GoDaddy
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

The dominant global registrar and hosting provider; directly comparable as a domain registration and web hosting platform serving SMBs and individuals, but operating at vastly greater scale and with a much broader product portfolio.

Market position
Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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QHi Group

Domain Registration and Web Hostingqhigroup.com

QHi Group operates the FreedomNames brand (via Elite Internet Services Limited, a UK private company) providing self-serve domain registration and web hosting services to SMBs and individual consumers seeking a web presence.

QHi Group firmographics

Firmographics
Name
QHi Group
Legal name
Elite Internet Services Limited
Website
https://qhigroup.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1988
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
QHi Group operates the FreedomNames brand (via Elite Internet Services Limited, a UK private company) providing self-serve domain registration and web hosting services to SMBs and individual consumers seeking a web presence.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where QHi Group is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Mount Holly
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

QHi Group business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

QHi Group product offering

Product offering

Core offering

QHi Group, through its operating brand FreedomNames, is a UK-based provider of full-service domain name registration and website hosting services. The offering combines domain purchase/management, web hosting, and a bundled set of customer tools including a control panel, support portal, tracker, and status monitoring page. The legal entity is Elite Internet Services Limited, registered in England (No. 03744335).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • FreedomNames A full-service domains and websites platform providing domain name registration, website hosting, and associated internet services for individuals and small organizations. Customers access a Control Panel for administration, a Tracker, a Support portal, and a Status page as part of the service.

Companies that use QHi Group

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

QHi Group technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

QHi Group competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • Gandi: European-focused domain registrar and hosting provider. Comparable product set to FreedomNames with similar SMB and prosumer targeting, but with stronger continental Europe brand presence.

Direct peers

  • Namecheap: Independent domain registrar and hosting provider serving SMBs and individuals with a self-serve portal. Closely comparable business model, customer segment, and product set to FreedomNames.
  • Hover (Tucows): Tucows-owned registrar focused on a clean, self-serve customer experience for individuals and small businesses. Comparable product focus and target customer profile to FreedomNames.
  • Porkbun: Independent registrar known for low pricing and a self-serve control panel. Closely mirrors FreedomNames' positioning as a low-cost, self-serve domain and hosting provider for SMBs.

Broad incumbents

  • Bluehost: Major shared hosting and domain provider targeting SMBs and WordPress users. Overlaps with FreedomNames on hosting and registration, with a heavier marketing footprint.
  • HostGator: Established shared hosting and domain registration provider. Comparable offering across domains and basic hosting for SMBs, though at much greater scale.
  • IONOS (1&1 IONOS): Large European hosting and registrar with deep SMB penetration. Comparable core products (domains, hosting, websites) but at much greater scale and with broader bundled services.
  • GoDaddy: The dominant global registrar and hosting provider; directly comparable as a domain registration and web hosting platform serving SMBs and individuals, but operating at vastly greater scale and with a much broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

  • Squarespace Domains: Domain registration product bundled within the Squarespace website builder ecosystem. Comparable as a domain provider for SMBs seeking a web presence, though Squarespace is differentiated by its website builder.
  • Cloudflare Registrar: Cloudflare's domain registrar offering at-cost pricing and bundled security/CDN. A direct substitute for FreedomNames' domain and hosting stack, with a strong infrastructure moat.

Market position

Customer concentration

QHi Group financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

QHi Group leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

QHi Group funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

QHi Group M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about QHi Group

What does QHi Group do?

QHi Group, through its operating brand FreedomNames, is a UK-based provider of full-service domain name registration and website hosting services. The offering combines domain purchase/management, web hosting, and a bundled set of customer tools including a control panel, support portal, tracker, and status monitoring page. The legal entity is Elite Internet Services Limited, registered in England (No. 03744335).

Is QHi Group a public or private company?

QHi Group is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was QHi Group founded?

QHi Group was founded in 1988. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is QHi Group based?

QHi Group is headquartered in Mount Holly, United States, in the North America region.

Who are QHi Group's main competitors?

Gandi is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Namecheap, Hover (Tucows) and Porkbun. Broad incumbents are Bluehost, HostGator, IONOS (1&1 IONOS) and GoDaddy. Emerging players are Squarespace Domains and Cloudflare Registrar.

Does QHi Group have an API?

No public API is recorded for QHi Group.

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