Brave Software, Inc.
About us
To build a user-first Web by prioritizing privacy, security, and speed, protecting users from invasive ads and trackers.
Brave builds privacy-first web tools that challenge Big Tech's surveillance economy. Founded in 2015, the company has grown to serve over 100 million monthly active users who rely on its browser and search engine to block ads, trackers, and data harvesting by default. Unlike competitors who wrap existing APIs, Brave owns its complete search infrastructure — crawlers, global web index, and serving stack. This independence allows the company to offer what others cannot: zero-data-retention guarantees, unbiased ranking, and complete sovereignty over search results. The Search API now powers next-generation LLMs, RAG pipelines, and agentic frameworks, positioning Brave as essential infrastructure for the AI era. With over $100 million in annualized revenue as of 2025, the company has proven that privacy-focused products can scale without compromising user data.
Products
The flagship Brave Browser blocks third-party ads, trackers, and fingerprinting scripts by default while running on Chromium for desktop and Android, with WebKit on iOS. Brave Search operates as an independent search engine with its own web index, offering AI-powered answers and developer APIs. Brave Leo serves as an integrated AI assistant for content summarization and complex queries. Additional products include Brave Wallet for cryptocurrency management, Brave Rewards that compensate users with Basic Attention Tokens for viewing opt-in ads, Brave Talk for private video conferencing, and Brave Firewall + VPN for device-wide protection. The Search API specifically targets developers building LLM applications, RAG systems, and agentic workflows.
Funding
Brave has raised approximately $316 million since 2015, with notable backing from Pantera Capital, Digital Currency Group, Founders Fund, and Foundation Capital. The company's most visible funding event was a $35 million Initial Coin Offering in 2017 for its Basic Attention Token, which sold out in under 30 seconds. Early seed funding totaled $7 million from investors including Foundation Capital and Pantera Capital. Revenue has grown rapidly, reaching an estimated $52 million in annual recurring revenue in 2024 and hitting $100 million annualized by Q1 2025, demonstrating strong product-led growth beyond its initial crypto-focused model.
Recent news
In June 2026, Brave announced the launch of "Brave Origin," a new premium experience offering users a minimalist version of the Brave browser.
Technology
Brave's browser foundation uses Chromium (C++, TypeScript) with extensive JavaScript and Node.js for web services. Rust powers performance-critical components like the ad-blocking engine. The independent search infrastructure runs on AWS with Kubernetes orchestration, PostgreSQL for data management, and services in Go and Python. For AI and developer tools, the stack includes LLMs, RAG pipelines, and integrations with LangChain, LlamaIndex, and Vercel AI SDK. Development workflows center on GitHub, with community engagement across Discord and other forums. The Search API supports standard REST calls and cURL testing from terminal environments.
Benefits
Remote flexibility spans the USA and Europe with a collaborative, results-oriented culture that favors asynchronous work over meetings. Health coverage is comprehensive — 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and up to 90% for dependents, plus expanded dental and vision. Financial benefits include competitive salaries ($150K-$200K for the posted role), equity grants for all employees, and generous 401(k) matching. The company provides unlimited PTO, separate mental health time off, and home office stipends up to $1,000 for equipment. Professional development is supported through conference budgets and certification coverage, with periodic global offsites and retreats for team connection.