This Nice-based start-up is now the official search engine of the French administration. The state preferred Qwant over its competitor, the American giant Google.
In Europe, it is well understood that respecting privacy is essential, says Tristan Nitot, vice president of Qwant.
Privacy First
Anonymity is the primary rule. When you conduct a search on Qwant, you are the only one who knows what you are looking for. An ethical search engine adopted by the administration. A true giant leap for the Nice start-up which means several tens of millions of additional queries per year.
Who are the creators of Qwant? They are under 30 years old, and it is quite logical that they are all computer scientists. A sign of optimism: the company has just moved into new premises. 800 square meters right in the heart of Nice.
