OMERS Ventures invests in search engine DuckDuckGo
OMERS Ventures has invested in DuckDuckGo, a Paoli, Pennsylvania-based internet search engine that protects web searchers’ privacy. The investment’s value was not disclosed; however, the Globe and Mail reported OMERS led the company’s $10 million financing. Founded in 2008 by CEO Gabriel Weinberg, DuckDuckGo’s technology facilitates private searching online without storing or sharing any personal information. DuckDuckGo’s other backers include Union Square Ventures and several angel investors.
29 August 2018•1 min read
