YouScan

YouScan
Company type
Private
IndustrySocial media and online media monitoring and analytics
Founded2009
FounderAlex (Oleksii) Orap
HeadquartersKyiv, Ukraine
Key people
Leonid Lytvynenko (CEO)
ProductsSocial Listening Platform with Visual Analysis
Websitehttps://youscan.io/

YouScan is a global social media and online media monitoring, analytics and social media listening platform powered by artificial intelligence. It features text, image, and audience analysis capabilities, helping businesses analyze user opinions, extract valuable consumer insights, and manage their online reputation.[1][2][3]

History

YouScan was founded in 2009 by Alex Orap.[4][5] In 2010, YouScan joined Microsoft's BizSpark startup support program,[6][7] and in 2019, it became a participant in Nvidia's AI startup support program, Nvidia Inception.[4]

Between 2013 and 2018, YouScan developed a tool for finding potential customers (leads) in social networks, LeadScanner.[8][9][10] In 2015, YouScan secured a Series A funding round led by two investment funds Kinnevik AB and VNV Global AB (Sweden), which, along with Hype Ventures, became the company's shareholders.[11] Also, YouScan introduced a new image recognition technology called "Visual Insights," which helps companies track images containing their brand logo and analyze the context of those images.[12][13]

In 2019, Gartner included YouScan in their “Cool AI Vendors for Marketing” report.[14]

In July 2022, YouScan raised $2 million in investments from existing investors.[15] In August 2023, YouScan became one of the first companies to participate in the Braveproject,[16] which aims to raise $1M for military and humanitarian donations for Ukraine.[17] Also, YouScan helps DonorUA track the demand for blood donations across Ukraine, quickly responding to requests from blood centers, patients, and their families. Additionally, the use of YouScan's analytical services contributes to the continuous improvement of the DonorUA platform.[18]

In 2023, the company launched Insights Copilot, the first AI-powered social media analytics assistant based on ChatGPT.[19][20][21] From June 2023, YouScan offers 4 days work week to its employees in summer.[22][23][24] In 2024, Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute included YouScan in the "Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces of 2024" list.[25][26]

In 2024, Alex Orap was recognized as one of the Top-5 Tech Pioneers in Social Intelligence in The Social Intelligence Lab Insider50 rating.[27][28]

In 2025, YouScan launched a Free AI Detector tool, which helps identify AI-generated content and improve texts, so they sound more authentic.[29][30]

In May, the company was included in the top five most popular systems for Social Media Listening, according to the published ‘State of Social Listening 2025’ report.[31][32] At the same time, YouScan was listed in the top 10 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek.[33] Also, YouScan was recognized as one of Europe’s Most Loved Companies to Work For by the Maya Culture Awards.[34]

On June 11, 2025, YouScan was selected as one of 35 Ukrainian startups to receive up to $100,000 in equity‑free funding, ongoing Google mentorship, product support, and Google Cloud credits as part of the final cohort of the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund.[35]

In January 2026, the company YouScan launched the LinkedIn Post Analyzer, a free AI-powered tool that evaluates social media posts to enhance their effectiveness and reach.[36]

In April, YouScan launched Tiger Finder, an AI-powered platform designed to identify TikTok influencers using natural language processing and visual content analysis.[37]

YouScan is a member of the SBA, Swedish Business Association in Ukraine,[38] Techosystem,[39] Ukraine IT Association,[40] and Lviv IT Cluster.[41]

Notable clients include brands Vodafone, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Uklon,[42] Samsung and others.[43][44][45]

References

  1. ^ YouScan. "#1 Social Media Listening Platform". YouScan. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  2. ^ "WHO AND HOW MONITORS OUR WORDS ON THE INTERNET AND MEDIA?"". project.liga.net. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  3. ^ "How AI and Social Media Tools Can Make You a Better Marketer". www.marketingaiinstitute.com. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
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  5. ^ "Social Intelligence Insider 50 - The SI Lab". www.thesilab.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  6. ^ "#ITeaTalks: Alexey Orap (YouScan/LeadScanner) on launching a SaaS product, entrepreneurial spirit, and "hockey stick" growth". DOU (in Russian). Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  7. ^ "Lead Finder: How a Ukrainian Startup Analyzes 30 Million Posts from Facebook and VKontakte Daily" (in Russian). 2015-04-07. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  8. ^ "How a SaaS Startup is Built: YouScan and LeadScanr from the Inside, April 22, 2016, Kyiv". DOU (in Russian). Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  9. ^ "Alexey Orap's Startup Expands to English-Speaking Markets Under the LeadScanr Brand" (in Russian). 2016-03-25. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
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  11. ^ "Investments - VNV Global". vnv.global. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  12. ^ Ventures, Hype. "Hype Ventures". Hype Ventures (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-04-03.
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  16. ^ Hura, Alina (2023-04-25). "Insights Copilot by YouScan Product Information and Latest Updates (2025)". Product Hunt. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  17. ^ "1 million pixels, 10% already reserved by IT companies. Will Braveproject manage to raise $1 million in donations? – AIN.UA" (in Ukrainian). 2023-08-29. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  18. ^ ДонорUA. "YouScan допомагає ДонорUA рятувати життя, відстежуючи запити на донорську кров по всій Україні". ДонорUA (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  19. ^ Hura, Alina (2023-04-25). "Insights Copilot by YouScan - Product Information, Latest Updates, and Reviews 2023". Product Hunt. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  20. ^ "YouScan Introduces Insights Copilot Powered by ChatGPT: Say Goodbye to Spending Hours on Finding Insights". www.thesilab.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  21. ^ YouScan (2023-04-25). "YouScan Insights Copilot". YouScan. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  22. ^ Member, Italian Writers Page Lauren Giella National Reporter Newsweek Is A. Trust Project (2024-06-14). "Four-day workweeks don't have to hurt productivity. Ask these companies". Newsweek. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  23. ^ Майя, Ярова (2025-01-24). "Безлім на відпустки, 4-денний графік та інші бонуси, які допомогли YouScan вирости на 54% в доходах". Scroll Media (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  24. ^ "YouScan перейшла на 4-денний робочий тиждень на літо: деталі". mc.today (in Ukrainian). 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  25. ^ Newsweek (2024-05-22). "Global Most Loved Workplaces 2024". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  26. ^ "Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® - Best Workplaces 2024". Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  27. ^ "Social Intelligence Insider 50 - The SI Lab". www.thesilab.com. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
  28. ^ Майя, Ярова (2025-02-12). "Українська YouScan запустила Free AI Detector. Інструмент визначить, наскільки «штучно» звучить ваш текст". Scroll Media (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-04-01.
  29. ^ "YouScan AI Detector". Product Hunt. February 12, 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  30. ^ "Meet the CEO: Alex Orap of YouScan talks the future of 'visual listening' | The SI Lab". www.thesilab.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  31. ^ Ukraine, I. T. (2025-05-29). "YouScan in the Top 5 Most Popular Social Media Listening Systems". IT Ukraine Association. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  32. ^ "State of Social Listening - 2025". www.thesilab.com. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  33. ^ "Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025". Newsweek. 2025-05-27. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  34. ^ "Why YouScan is Among the Most Loved Companies to Work For in Europe". MAYA. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
  35. ^ "Meet the 35 startups in our final Ukraine Support Fund cohort". Google. 2025-06-11. Retrieved 2025-06-16.
  36. ^ "YouScan Launches Free Tool for Analyzing LinkedIn Posts". EIN Presswire. 2026-01-15. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
  37. ^ "YouScan Launches Tiger Finder: AI-Powered TikTok Influencer Discovery". AP News. 2026-04-02. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
  38. ^ "Swedish Business Association in Ukraine". Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  39. ^ "Techosystem | Члени спілки". techosystem.com.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  40. ^ Ukraine, I. T. (2024-07-10). "YouScan, Welcome to IT Ukraine Association!". IT Ukraine Association. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  41. ^ "YouScan Joins Lviv IT Cluster". 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  42. ^ "YouScan + Uklon: як моніторинг соцмереж сприяє розвитку українського онлайн-сервісу виклику авто". CASES. 2023-06-21. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
  43. ^ "The G2 on YouScan". G2. Archived from the original on 2026-01-08. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
  44. ^ "YouScan". Insight Platforms. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
  45. ^ "YouScan запускає Tiger Finder: ШІ-платформу для пошуку TikTok-інфлюенсерів" (in Ukrainian). 2026-04-06. Retrieved 2026-04-15.

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