Top Web Browsers startups
There are 121 Web Browsers startups which include Dolphin, UCWeb, Phoenix Browser, Firefox, PureBrowser. Out of these, 10 startups are funded, with 5 having secured Series A+ funding. United States has the most number of companies in Web Browsers (36), followed by China
(13), and then India (11).
Over the past 10 years, an average of 5 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Imperial College London, University College London and University of Pennsylvania.
Here is the list of top Web Browsers Startups

1. Dolphin
Dolphin is a browser for Android and iOS devices. The app has features such as customizable gestures (for example, draw a “G” to go to google.com), add-ons, and voice search. It provides fast loading speed, Adblocker tab, incognito browsing, sidebars, flash player, and many more. The app is available on the Android & iOS platforms.
Key facts about Dolphin
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $40M
- Investors: Sequoia Capital, Qualcomm Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Convertible Debt, Jul 16, 2014, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 142 Competitors
2. UCWeb
UC Web Inc. is a leading provider of mobile internet software technology and services. Since its inception in 2004, UCWeb’s has been providing mobile internet service to billions of users around the world. UCweb offers UC Browser, UC paradise, UC Desktop, UC Video, UC Thunder, and UC SafeBox on its platform. UC Browser, the flagship product of UCWeb, is available on more than 3,000 different models of cell phones from over 200 cell phone manufacturers. In addition, UC Browser is compatible with all mainstream operating systems such as Symbian, Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, Win CE, Java, MTK, and Blackberry. In June 2011, UCWeb released U3 engine, the company’s proprietary technology (similar to a car’s engine). Browsers based on the U3 would give users faster, more convenient and more secure web surfing experience. UCWeb has more than 200 patents, both pending and received, in the field of mobile browsing. UCWeb has built a network of independent servers in Asia, North America, and Europe, serving over 400 million users in more than 150 countries and regions around the world. UC Browser is now available in 11 languages including English, Russian, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. In September 2011, UCWeb’s India office was opened, and in 2012, the company opened its second office outside of China in the U.S. In 2013, UCWeb has already surpassed its competitor, Opera, and became India’s number one mobile internet browser.
Key facts about UCWeb
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Guangzhou (China)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: Granite Asia, Ceyuan Ventures and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 07, 2011, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 50/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 142 Competitors
Provider of generic web browsers. Its features include video downloading and playing, plugins for WhatsApp status saving, incognito and private browsing, data savers, access to websites, simultaneous download of multiple files, file manager, speed dialling, adblocking, bookmark and multi-tabs management, shortcuts and search options.
Key facts about Phoenix Browser
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: China
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $100M
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 14, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 49/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 142 Competitors
4. Firefox
Web-based computer browser for consumers. It offers features such as tracker blocking, tracking protection, private browsing and more. It also warns users against websites that collect settings from their browser and blocks social trackering.
Key facts about Firefox
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: United States
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 48/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 58 Competitors

5. PureBrowser
PureBrowser is the provider of a browser app. Its features include an ad blocker, video downloader, incognito browsing, night mode, screenshotting, bookmarking, QR code scanning, offline reading of webpages, multiple themes, page translation and find in page features. It is available across Android platforms.
Key facts about PureBrowser
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Shanghai (China)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 45/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 7 of 142 Competitors