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The search engine sector is experiencing a surge of new companies, many of which are built on artificial intelligence. For example, Perplexity has secured $1.5 billion in funding since its start in 2022.
The field extends beyond general web search, with companies focused on privacy like DuckDuckGo and others on specific areas like event ticketing. The companies in this space vary widely in age, focus, and funding.
Below is our list of 48 Search Engine startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Perplexity developed an AI-powered answer engine to provide accurate, real-time responses to user queries. Their conversational search tool is known for delivering direct answers complete with cited sources.
Glean builds an AI-powered search platform that unifies knowledge across all of a company's apps. Their generative AI assistant provides employees with instant, personalized answers to any question.
You.com built a personalized AI search engine that delivers customized recommendations and allows for natural conversations with its chatbot. Their platform blends traditional search with a generative AI chatbot to provide a more interactive and tailored user experience.
Exa offers an AI-powered search engine built for developers to integrate into their own applications and automated workflows. Their technology provides a new way for AI systems to access and understand live data from the internet.
DuckDuckGo provides an independent search engine and web browser that protects user privacy by default. Their tools are built to block online trackers and keep searches anonymous, making them a leading alternative to data-collecting tech services.
SeatGeek built a mobile-first ticket marketplace where fans can buy and sell tickets for live sports, concerts, and theater. Their platform acts as a search engine, aggregating listings from across the web to help users find the best deals on available seats.
Brave builds a privacy-focused web browser that automatically blocks ads and trackers to increase browsing speed and safety. Their platform also features an innovative advertising model that pays users in cryptocurrency to opt into viewing ads.
Tabnine builds an AI coding assistant that accelerates and simplifies the software development process. The tool is known for helping developers write code more efficiently without sacrificing privacy and security.
Atolio builds an AI-powered enterprise search engine that unifies information across a company's various applications. The platform is designed to keep all data within a client's own cloud, providing a secure way for employees to find what they need.
Genspark develops an AI search engine that acts as a research partner for its users. The tool is designed to understand complex queries and generate a single, comprehensive answer synthesized from multiple sources.
Our top ten picks are just the start of the story. Founders all over the world are building new ways for people to find what they're looking for.
Together, these companies have raised over $6 billion, with many using AI to change how we search. Here’s a look at the other search startups that are catching our attention.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | 2015 | $86.1M | Series B | |
| Cloud | 2012 | $334.2M | Series D | |
| Marketplace | 2010 | $66.5M | Series C | |
| Analytics | 2008 | $1.4B | Series F | |
| AI | 2024 | $25M | Series A | |
| Media | 2013 | $596M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2019 | $67.7M | Series B | |
| Marketplace | 2009 | $169M | Series D | |
| Analytics | 2016 | $27.6M | Debt Financing | |
| Retail | 2013 | $195.3M | Series D | |
| Analytics | 2007 | $209M | Series F | |
| AI | 2023 | $7.7M | Seed | |
| Retail | 2005 | $66M | Series C | |
| Biotech | 2001 | $184.2M | Secondary Market | |
| AI | 2021 | $19.3M | Series A | |
| Analytics | 2012 | $36.6M | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2014 | $252.3M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2017 | $1.1B | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2023 | $31M | Series A | |
| Infrastructure | 2012 | $21.7M | Series B | |
| AI | 2021 | €9.4M | Seed | |
| AI | 2019 | A$12.7M | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2006 | $1.1B | Secondary Market | |
| AI | 2024 | €650k | Angel | |
| Marketplace | 2013 | $10.5M | — | |
| Retail | 2013 | $13.7M | Debt Financing | |
| Analytics | 2013 | €3.5M | Venture Round | |
| Marketing | 2018 | £4M | Series A | |
| Travel | 2013 | $6M | Angel | |
| Marketing | 2020 | ₩8.2B | Series A | |
| AI | 2014 | $4.8M | Series A | |
| AI | 2018 | $538k | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2019 | €1.2M | Seed | |
| Travel | 2022 | €100k | Seed | |
| Media | 2015 | — | Seed | |
| Media | 2006 | — | — | |
| SaaS | 1898 | — | — | |
| AI | 2017 | — | — |
