eYou, a new European social media platform, has secured €300,000 in pre-seed funding from Fil Rouge Capital. The goal is to combat online misinformation and rebuild trust in digital conversations. The public launch is scheduled for May 2026.

Real-time fact-checking

eYou integrates real-time fact-checking tools directly into the social media experience. Users can verify the accuracy of claims thanks to a system that analyzes posts and evaluates the veracity of the information. Each claim receives an accuracy score, supported by an AI-generated explanation based on neutral and credible sources.

Privacy and data sovereignty

eYou has been developed with European privacy and data protection standards at its core. The platform aims to ensure that user data is safeguarded from the outset. The startup was founded by Grégoire Vigroux (CCO) and Jasseem Allybokus (CEO), two French entrepreneurs based in Romania.

Transparent algorithms

eYou introduces a transparency feature that allows users to view and edit the profile that the algorithm builds about them. Users have the option to modify the signals that shape their feed, broadening content exposure to a wider diversity of viewpoints.

Content moderation

eYou is evaluating different strategies for content moderation, considering options such as direct removal of inappropriate content or algorithmic penalization to limit its visibility. The goal is to balance freedom of expression with the need for responsible moderation.

Small team and external partners

eYou adopts an operating model based on a very small internal team, collaborating with specialized external partners for various areas, such as user acquisition. This approach allows for maintaining an agile and flexible structure.

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