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Re:DuckDuckGo Hits 14M Searches in a Single Day by WhitneyLand on Saturday January 21, 2017 @06:39PM (#13452739)
Because they've taken VC money. Usually, even if a business becomes profitable investors do not want to wait out a long term approach or be involved in a "lifestyle" business.
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Re:DuckDuckGo Hits 14M Searches in a Single Day by fredwilson on Sunday January 22, 2017 @08:02AM (#13454992)
we (USV) are the VCs who invested in DDG. we are very patient. and are happy to wait and see where this goes. this was a very small investment for us so there is no pressure on them from us.
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Re:DuckDuckGo Hits 14M Searches in a Single Day by WhitneyLand on Sunday January 22, 2017 @11:05AM (#13455719)
Great to hear. Just shows not all money is equal. People remember these things.
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