What is Eyeo?
Eyeo is dedicated to empowering users with control over their web experience, aiming to create a fair and profitable internet. The company develops a suite of products including Flattr, Adblock Browser, and Adblock Plus. Adblock Plus, an open-source project, is designed to eliminate intrusive online advertising and is utilized by over 100 million users globally. Available as free browser extensions for major platforms like Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, as well as a mobile app for iOS and Android, Eyeo's solutions place the power of ad filtering directly into the hands of consumers.
How much funding has Eyeo raised?
Eyeo has raised a total of $16.9M across 1 funding round:
Seed
$16.9M
Seed (2025): $16.9M with participation from Imec.xpand, QBIC, High-Tech Gründerfonds, and Invest-NL
Key Investors in Eyeo
Imec.xpand
Imec.xpand is an independent venture capital fund specializing in nanotechnology and deep tech, focusing on early-stage companies and leveraging technological expertise to assess risks.
QBIC
Qbic is a European venture capital fund that supports spin-offs and start-ups in deeptech, software, biotech, and medtech, valorizing research from its knowledge partners.
High-Tech Gründerfonds
High-Tech Gründerfonds is a pre-seed and seed investor that supports high-tech startups with a strong network and deep tech expertise, focusing on areas like Industrial, Climate Deep Tech, Life Sciences, Chemistry, and Digital Tech.
What's next for Eyeo?
With the recent influx of major strategic investment and substantial overall backing, Eyeo is poised for significant expansion and innovation. This capital will likely fuel the further development of its ad-blocking technologies, enhance user privacy features, and potentially broaden its market reach. The company's focus on user empowerment and a sustainable web model positions it to capitalize on growing consumer demand for more control over their digital interactions and a fairer advertising landscape. Strategic partnerships and continued technological advancement are anticipated as Eyeo solidifies its position in the ad-tech industry.
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