YOU.com

Personalized, ad-free search engine platform

Palo Alto, California, United States

About YOU.com

You.com operates in the search engine market, providing a personalized search experience that prioritizes user privacy and customization. Unlike traditional search engines, You.com delivers search results without the influence of advertisements, ensuring that users receive unbiased information tailored to their preferences. The platform allows users to select their preferred sources for news, social media, and shopping, enhancing the relevance and trustworthiness of the results. You.com differentiates itself from competitors like Google and Bing through its commitment to privacy and community-driven development, engaging both individual users and developers in shaping the platform. The company generates revenue through premium features and services rather than traditional advertising, maintaining an ad-free environment while still providing a compelling alternative in the search engine market.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$95.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Company Match
Home Office Stipend
Wellness Program

Risks

Google's Gemini 2.0 poses a competitive threat with advanced multimodal features.
Salesforce's Agentforce success challenges You.com's position in AI productivity tools.
Apple's ChatGPT integration in iOS 18.2 may draw users from YouWrite.

Differentiation

You.com offers an ad-free, privacy-focused search experience unlike major competitors.
The platform allows users to customize search results based on personal preferences.
You.com integrates AI tools like YouChat and YouWrite for enhanced productivity.

Upsides

Partnerships with Wort & Bild Verlag enhance You.com's health-related AI search solutions.
'Multi-person AI' features can attract enterprise clients seeking team collaboration tools.
The focus on privacy aligns with growing user demand for ad-free digital services.

Funding

Total raised$95.21 M
Latest valuation$800.00 M
StageSERIES_B