Sogou

Sogou

Sogou.com is a Chinese search engine that enables users to search text, images, music, and maps. Learn more

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Market cap
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Enterprise valuation
€3.2b (Public information from Sep 2021)
Beijing China (HQ)

Financials

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Revenues, earnings & profits over time
USD201720182019202020212022
Revenues908m1.1b1.2b925m1.3b1.4b
% growth-24 %4 %(21 %)42 %9 %
EBITDA143m107m130m(85.0m)198m231m
% EBITDA margin16 %10 %11 %(9 %)15 %16 %
Profit82.0m98.0m89.0m(108m)120m130m
% profit margin9 %9 %8 %(12 %)9 %9 %
EV / revenue5.0x1.8x0.6x2.3x--
EV / EBITDA31.7x19.0x5.0x-24.9x--
R&D budget-194m186m---
R&D % of revenue-17 %16 %---

Source: Dealroom estimates

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Series A

$448m

Valuation: $1.2b

Late VC
N/A

$585m

Valuation: $5.1b

IPO

$3.5b

Valuation: $3.5b

3.8x EV/LTM Revenues

-41.2x EV/LTM EBITDA

Acquisition
Total Funding€407m

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Sogou operates as a leading Chinese search engine and artificial intelligence (AI) technology company, primarily serving internet users in China. The company offers a range of services including web search, mobile search, and AI-driven products such as voice recognition and translation tools. Sogou's business model revolves around generating revenue through online advertising, leveraging its search engine capabilities to deliver targeted ads to users. By integrating AI technologies, Sogou enhances user experience with personalized content and recommendations, ensuring consistent service across multiple devices. The company also focuses on data privacy, employing techniques to de-identify personal information and using it to analyze user behavior for commercial purposes without compromising individual privacy. Sogou's market includes individual users seeking efficient search solutions and businesses looking for effective advertising platforms. The company stands out in the competitive Chinese internet market by continuously innovating and expanding its AI capabilities.

Keywords: search engine, AI technology, personalized content, online advertising, voice recognition, translation tools, data privacy, user experience, targeted ads, Chinese market.

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