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DuckDuckGo

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Rocket Ship Rating: 79 out of 100

We’re about data protection, not data collection.

Also known as Duck Duck Go, Inc, DuckDuckGo, Inc.

  • Consumer apps & social
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-18
Business model
B2C
Headquarters
Paoli, PA, United States
Founded
2008
Employees
335 Team MembersSource (opens in a new tab)
Customers
millions of people that choose DuckDuckGo over Chrome and other browsers
Legal name
Duck Duck Go, Inc
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

We're the independent, free browser that actively protects your personal information. Search, browse, and use AI privately, keeping your information to yourself and away from hackers, scammers, and privacy-invasive companies.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$3MSEC form D sum, as of 2026-09-29Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Round, $3M2011-10-06

Funding rounds

Round, 2011
$3M2011-10-06, SEC form D sold, 8 investors

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