Ark
Ark, a former search engine based in San Francisco, specialized in indexing social network profiles and organizing social information, serving the North American region.
Company Overview
Ark is a search engine for people that focuses on organizing the world’s social information. Based in San Francisco, CA, USA, Ark launched on November 23, 2011. The company has indexed over a billion social network profiles, offering comprehensive people search capabilities. Utilizing modern architecture, Ark was designed to provide an advanced and reliable search experience. Despite its innovative approach, as of now, Ark's status is inactive.
Founders and Team Background
The team at Ark comprises of experienced professionals with backgrounds from Google, AOL, Symantec, Lithium, Yahoo! Research, and Y-Combinator. This mix of expertise brought a robust foundation to the company's operations and product development. The company was part of the Y-Combinator W12 batch, providing it with valuable startup acceleration resources and mentorship.
Services
Ark served as a people search engine, organizing social information and indexing over a billion social network profiles. Its service aimed to provide users with a tool to search for individuals across various social platforms. Utilizing a modern architecture, Ark enabled comprehensive searches, making it easier for users to find and connect with others online.
Industry and Sub-Industry
Ark operated within the Consumer industry, specifically in the Content sub-industry. This positioning allowed Ark to focus on consumer needs for accessing and organizing social network information, providing tools and services that catered to those seeking detailed people search capabilities.
Operational Regions
Ark primarily served the United States of America and the broader America/Canada regions. This focus ensured that its services were tailored to the needs and data availability within these geographic areas, providing a people search engine relevant to its target audience.