Jimdo

Jimdo is owned by Jimdo GmbH, headquartered in Germany. No. The ultimate owner of Jimdo, Jimdo GmbH, is headquartered in Germany, not in the United States.

Jimdo GmbH is a privately held company specializing in website building services, founded in 2007 by Matthias Henze, Christian Springub, and Fridtjof Detzner. The company is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and has expanded its presence with offices in Munich, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan. Jimdo offers two main products: Creator, a drag-and-drop website builder suitable for users with some coding skills, and Dolphin, an AI-powered website builder designed for users with basic computer skills. As of 2019, Jimdo employed approximately 220 people worldwide and has helped create over 25 million websites. In June 2015, Jimdo secured a €25 million investment from Spectrum Equity, a growth equity firm, to support its product innovation and growth initiatives. Despite this investment, Jimdo remains a privately held company, with Spectrum Equity holding a minority stake. The company continues to operate independently, focusing on its mission to empower small business owners and entrepreneurs to establish and manage their online presence effectively.