Diem, a women-centric social search engine co-founded by Emma Bates, recently secured $3.7 million in funding to enhance its platform for female users, amidst a shift towards more inclusive tech investments.

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Diem, co-founded by Emma Bates, is a pioneering social search engine tailored specifically for women. It aims to reshape how women search for information online by providing them with reliable, community-contributed results. The platform is designed to empower women to find trustworthy information and connect more deeply with content relevant to their needs.

Emma Bates' journey in building Diem began within the Techstars accelerator, where she gained crucial insights and support for her women-centric search approach. This unique perspective is rooted in her understanding of the challenges women face in navigating traditional search engines.

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The search engine industry in the United States is highly competitive, with a few dominant players capturing the majority of the market share. However, there is a growing demand for niche platform

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Diem

invested in

Diem

in 2023

in a Seed Stage deal

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Transaction Size: $4M

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