eriQoo

About eriQoo

eriQoo, founded in 2006 by Eric Tsai, operates as a search engine with a distinct focus on product and service comparison. Tsai, who left a career in investment banking, conceptualized the company based on the idea of creating a more efficient search experience than what was available. He envisioned a platform that would index the quality of the content itself, rather than just the popularity of a website, aiming to guide users to the best options directly.

The company's core business revolves around an online search engine that allows users to compare products and services based on specific criteria and facilitate delivery. Instead of providing a vast list of results, eriQoo functions more like a guide, directing users to specific recommendations, such as the best doctor in a particular city. This approach is designed to provide more detailed and efficient results for users seeking specific products or services. The company serves the general consumer market looking for comparative product and service information.

Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with offices in Tokyo, Beijing, and Silicon Valley, eriQoo has demonstrated significant growth since its inception. The company has successfully raised $40 million in funding, including a notable $30 million from an early-stage venture capital round in November 2008. By 2011, the company had grown to 54 employees and reported having 7 million unique users. Founder Eric Tsai received recognition as one of "Asia's Best Under 25" by BusinessWeek in 2006 and was named Chinese CEO of the Year in 2010 by the Ministry of Commerce of China.