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Closed startup
2019 – 2021

Ruqqus

Open source social news aggregation website and discussion portal

United StatesSocial media
Founded
2019
Closed
2021
Lifespan
2 years
Employees
3
Country
United States
Sector
Social media

In brief

Founded in 2019, Ruqqus was an open source social news aggregation website and discussion portal based in the United States. It closed in 2021, after 2 years.

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