DuckDuckGo Overview
- Year Founded
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2008
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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200
- Latest Deal Type
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Series C
- Latest Deal Amount
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$59M
- Investors
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29
DuckDuckGo General Information
Description
Operator of an independent Internet privacy company designed to offer comprehensive personal data protection. The company offers an all-in-one privacy protection through the web browser which is available on mobile and desktop devices, enabling the users with privacy protections built in, including a search engine that doesn't spy on searches and over a dozen other privacy protections active by default.
Contact Information
Website
www.duckduckgo.comCorporate Office
- 20 Paoli Pike
- Paoli, PA 19301
- United States
DuckDuckGo Timeline
DuckDuckGo Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 17-Aug-2021 | $59M | 0000 | 00000 | Completed | Profitable |
| 3. Secondary Transaction - Private | 01-Dec-2020 | 00000 | 0000 | Completed | Profitable | |
| 2. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 21-Aug-2018 | $10M | $13M | 00000 | Completed | Profitable |
| 1. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 13-Oct-2011 | $3M | $3M | 0000 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
DuckDuckGo Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C-1 | 0,000,000 | 00.000000 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00 | 00.00 | 0.000 | |
| Series C | 0,000,000 | 00.000000 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00 | 00.00 | 0.000 | |
| Series B | 7,435,980 | $0.000100 | $1.34 | $1.34 | 1x | $1.34 | 5.84% | |
| Series A | 17,213,040 | $0.000100 | $0.14 | $0.14 | 1x | $0.14 | 13.52% |
DuckDuckGo Comparisons
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DuckDuckGo Competitors (3)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disconnect | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA | 00 | 00.00 | 00000000000 | 00.00 |
| Brave Software | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA | 000 | 00000 | 00000000000 | 00000 |
| Ecosia | Venture Capital-Backed | Berlin, Germany | 000 | 000.00 | 0000000000 0 | 000.00 |
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DuckDuckGo Patents
DuckDuckGo Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE-3110740-A1 | Hearth | Active | 20-Mar-1980 | 000000000 | 0 |
DuckDuckGo Executive Team (6)
| Name | Title | Board Seat | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Weinberg | Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | ||
| Caine Tighe | Chief Technology Officer | ||
| Steve Fischer | Chief Business Officer | ||
| Michael Marino | Senior Vice President of Finance |
DuckDuckGo Board Members (3)
| Name | Representing | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Weinberg | DuckDuckGo | Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 000 0000 |
| Jim Orlando | OMERS Ventures | Board Observer | 000 0000 |
| Stephen Mendel JD | Self | Board Member | 000 0000 |
DuckDuckGo Signals
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Growth
Size Multiple
Key Data Points
Twitter Followers
5.5k
Similarweb Unique Visitors
15.0K
Majestic Referring Domains
314
DuckDuckGo Investors (29)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenir Growth Capital | Growth/Expansion | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| Bracket Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| Fifth Down Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| K5 Global | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | |
| Late Stage Management | Secondary Buyer | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
DuckDuckGo Acquisitions (1)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removaly | 01-Nov-2022 | 0000000000 | Business/Productivity Software | 0000000 0 |
DuckDuckGo FAQs
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When was DuckDuckGo founded?
DuckDuckGo was founded in 2008.
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Who is the founder of DuckDuckGo?
Gabriel Weinberg is the founder of DuckDuckGo.
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Who is the CEO of DuckDuckGo?
Gabriel Weinberg is the CEO of DuckDuckGo.
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Where is DuckDuckGo headquartered?
DuckDuckGo is headquartered in Paoli, PA.
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What is the size of DuckDuckGo?
DuckDuckGo has 200 total employees.
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What industry is DuckDuckGo in?
DuckDuckGo’s primary industry is Internet Software.
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Is DuckDuckGo a private or public company?
DuckDuckGo is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of DuckDuckGo?
The current valuation of DuckDuckGo is 00000.
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What is DuckDuckGo’s current revenue?
The current revenue for DuckDuckGo is 000000.
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How much funding has DuckDuckGo raised over time?
DuckDuckGo has raised $72M.
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Who are DuckDuckGo’s investors?
Avenir Growth Capital, Bracket Capital, Fifth Down Capital, K5 Global, and Late Stage Management are 5 of 29 investors who have invested in DuckDuckGo.
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Who are DuckDuckGo’s competitors?
Disconnect, Brave Software, and Ecosia are competitors of DuckDuckGo.
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