System1
System1 is a global company headquartered in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA, specializing in building powerful brands across multiple consumer verticals and developing privacy-focused products. It operates the industry-leading RAMP platform and owns brands like MapQuest and Startpage, reaching 120 million consumers monthly.
Services
System1 offers a range of services focused on privacy and audience expansion. Through its RAMP platform, System1 enables the building of powerful brands across various consumer verticals and delivers high-intent customers to advertising partners. The company provides search solutions, including white label site search and hosted search solutions, for some of the world’s largest publishers. Additionally, System1 owns MapQuest, which offers navigation services and integrates with Apple CarPlay and Epic, and has acquired RoadWarrior App to enhance its subscription services business.
Products
System1 develops and maintains a suite of privacy-focused products, including the world's most private search engine, Startpage, and a privacy-friendly browser. The company's publishing websites reach 120 million consumers monthly across health and wellness, automotive, personal finance, travel, and entertainment sectors. It also owns and operates MapQuest for navigation and info.com for search. System1's portfolio includes recently acquired brands such as CouponFollow, aimed at providing users with coupon and discount experiences.
History
System1 has accomplished significant growth through strategic acquisitions and global expansion. The company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in January 2022 and has been recognized as a high-value publisher by Jounce Media. System1 has completed acquisitions like CouponFollow, and MapQuest, bolstering its portfolio with privacy and navigation services. The company continues to host an annual Hackathon and has been recognized as a top employer in the Southwestern Ontario and Waterloo Area as well as a Best Places to Work Winner by Built In for 2024.
Sector
System1 operates across multiple sectors, including publishing, search, and applications. In publishing, it reaches millions of consumers monthly through sites focusing on health and wellness, automotive, personal finance, travel, and entertainment. In the search sector, System1 provides privacy-centric solutions such as Startpage and info.com, and offers site search and hosted search solutions to large publishers. The company also expands into applications with products like MapQuest and RoadWarrior App, meeting navigation and subscription needs.
Headquarters and Locations
System1 is headquartered in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA. It boasts additional locations in Bellevue, WA, and Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The company has signed a significant sublease in Marina del Rey and continues to grow its team, now over 300 strong. Known for its positive work environment, System1 has been ranked among the Best Places to Work in LA and Seattle.