What does .capital mean?
Registry operator: Binky Moon, LLC — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .capital is actually used for
For an investment firm, the TLD completes the name grammatically. One of the best examples of a new TLD being strictly better than the .com contortion.
Is .capital a country code or generic domain?
.capital is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .capital?
.capital is operated by Binky Moon, LLC. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2014.
Can anyone register a .capital domain?
Yes — .capital is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: The VC vanity TLD that actually works — name.capital beats namecapital.com for funds. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .capital review.