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Type of site | Social networking service |
|---|---|
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Headquarters | Zagreb, Croatia |
| Owner | eYou.Social j.d.o.o. |
| Founder(s) | Grégoire Vigroux, Jasseem Allybokus |
| URL | eyou |
| Launched | 5 May 2026 |
| Current status | Active |
eYou Social (stylised as eYou) is a European social media platform launched on 5 May 2026, based in Zagreb, Croatia.[1] It was founded by French serial entrepreneurs Grégoire Vigroux and Jasseem Allybokus as an ethical, transparent alternative to dominant American and Chinese social media platforms such as X and Meta.[2] The company raised €300,000 in pre-seed funding from Fil Rouge Capital, a Croatian-founded early-stage venture fund.[3]
The platform is free to use and was not monetised as of its launch period.
History
[edit]eYou Social was co-founded by Grégoire Vigroux and Jasseem Allybokus, both French serial entrepreneurs based in Bucharest for approximately 20 and 10 years respectively.[4]
Vigroux previously co-founded CallPoint New Europe, a BPO company that grew to more than 1,000 employees and was acquired by TELUS International in 2012. He served as co-founder and Vice-President of Business Development for TELUS International in Europe until 2017.[5]
Allybokus, who serves as CEO, previously served as CTO at Visiperf, a French digital marketing technology company serving more than 300 brands across 15,800 retail locations.[5]
The company received €300,000 in pre-seed funding from Fil Rouge Capital prior to its public launch on 5 May 2026.[3][1] During its waitlist phase, which opened in March 2026, the platform registered approximately 50,000 users.[4] Within its first three weeks of public operation, it grew to over 60,000 registered users across more than 160 countries.[2]
Features
[edit]Real-time AI fact-checking
[edit]eYou Social integrates a real-time fact-checking system accessible on any post. When activated by the user, it generates a pop-up assessment using multiple AI models to cross-reference statements against neutral, verified sources.[2][6]
Digital Twin feed transparency
[edit]Rather than a hidden recommendation algorithm, eYou Social offers a "Digital Twin" system that shows users exactly how their feed profile is being constructed. Users can directly modify the signals and preferences that determine what content they see.[2]
Anti-echo chamber design
[edit]The platform's feed mechanics are deliberately calibrated to expose users to a broad diversity of viewpoints, rather than reinforcing pre-existing beliefs or maximising engagement time.[6]
Regulatory compliance
[edit]eYou Social is built in alignment with EU data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). As an EU-hosted platform, it is not subject to the US CLOUD Act, which permits American authorities to compel US companies to disclose data stored anywhere in the world.[1]
Availability
[edit]The application is available for global download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.[2]
Early engagement metrics
[edit]According to data shared by the founders, early user engagement metrics compared favourably to established platforms:[2]
| Metric | eYou Social | Industry comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Daily time spent | 41.1 minutes | 30–37 minutes (Facebook / X, est.) |
| Daily sessions per user | 7.7 | — |
| User retention rate | 47.2% | — |
Context: European digital sovereignty
[edit]eYou Social's launch coincides with sustained EU legislative activity on platform accountability and technological sovereignty. Relevant policy frameworks include:
- The Digital Services Act (DSA, 2022), which imposes transparency and accountability obligations on large online platforms in the EU.[7]
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, 2018), governing the collection and processing of personal data in the EU.[8]
See also
[edit]- Digital sovereignty
- Surveillance capitalism
- Digital Services Act
- Mastodon (social network)
- Fediverse
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "eYou raises €300K to build a European social media platform focused on trust". Tech.eu. 17 March 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f "European social media with real-time fact-checking, eYou, is launched". Cybernews. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ a b "Bucharest-based eYou raises €300K pre-seed". The Next Web. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ a b "European social media platform eYou launches publicly in Bucharest". Romania Insider. May 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ a b "European social media alternative eYou secures 300,000 euros and moves into pre-launch phase". The Diplomat Bucharest. 17 March 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ a b "eYou: European Social Media Startup Raises €300K to Fix Social Media's Trust Problem". Trending Topics. March 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ "Digital Services Act". EUR-Lex. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ^ "General Data Protection Regulation". EUR-Lex. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
External links
[edit]Category:Social networking services Category:Companies based in Bucharest Category:Internet privacy