
Ecosia
A search engine that uses its profits to plant trees and combat climate change.
About
Ecosia is a non-profit tech organization that operates an internet search engine. It uses advertising revenue to fund tree-planting projects, aiming to absorb more CO2 than it emits. The company is committed to transparency and invests its profits in environmental and social initiatives.
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Key facts
- Website
- ecosia.org
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Founded
- 2009
- Total funding
- $15M (Seed)
- Business model
- B2C
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sept 2009 | Seed | $15M |
Tech stack
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- Auth
- Auth0
- Support
- Help Scout
- CMS / Builders
- Ghost
- CDN
- Cloudflare
- Email provider
- Google Workspace
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Frequently asked
Is Ecosia trustworthy and reputable?
StartupHub's Data Trust & Reputation score for Ecosia is 73 out of 100, a generally safe rating, based on site security posture, privacy practices, malware and phishing checks, and public reputation signals.
How much funding has Ecosia raised?
Ecosia has raised a total of $15M in funding. The most recent round on record is Seed.
Public record
SEC filings, insider activity, nonprofit links and pay benchmarks for Ecosia

