Brussels, 7 October 2025
Middle Tech Europe, the coalition representing the critical “middle voice” in EU technology policy discussions, today announced that Dropbox, WeWard, and Yahoo have joined as new members. The addition of these three companies brings the total membership to 10, further strengthening the coalition’s mission to promote a fair, diverse, and open Internet across Europe.
Middle Tech Europe’s members operate a wide variety of services ranging from video-sharing and e-commerce to e-mail, forums, communication, media, and hosting services. The existing members include Automattic, Dailymotion, Discord, Patreon, Pinterest, Reddit, and Yubo.
“Dropbox is excited to join Middle Tech Europe in championing thoughtful, balanced tech policy that reflects the dynamism of our industry. Together with fellow innovators, we’re committed to protecting user trust, and preserving the internet as a vibrant ecosystem and powerful engine for opportunity and growth in Europe,” said Gazala Haq, Head of Global Public Policy and Government Affairs at Dropbox.
“At WeWard, we believe technology should serve people: protecting their privacy, improving their daily lives, and adapting responsibly to innovations like AI. We’ve seen how simple habits, powered by digital tools, can generate massive health and social impact. This is why we are joining Middle Tech Europe: to share our experience, engage in dialogue, and help shape a European framework that not only safeguards trust, but also unlocks innovation for the benefit of all,” said Yves Benchimol, CEO & Co-founder of WeWard.
“We’re pleased to join Middle Tech Europe, partnering with companies that seek to advance online innovation and competition in Europe. Middle Tech Europe is a vital advocate in sharing our perspective as we work to be the trusted guide of the Internet,” said Matthew Garber, Deputy General Counsel & Head of Public Policy at Yahoo.
“We’re delighted to welcome Dropbox, WeWard, and Yahoo to Middle Tech Europe. As we grow to 10 members, these companies add valuable perspectives to our coalition’s work advocating for proportionate, risk-based regulation in the EU that reflects the diversity of business models and sizes. Together, we’re committed to promoting a diverse and properly regulated online ecosystem protecting EU users while boosting the EU’s competitiveness agenda,” said Kasia Colombani, spokesperson for Middle Tech Europe.
About the New Members
Dropbox is the one place to keep life organized and keep work moving. With more than 700 million registered users across approximately 180 countries, we’re on a mission to design a more enlightened way of working. For more information on our mission and products, visit http://dropbox.com.
Yahoo: Trusted guide to hundreds of millions of people globally for 30 years through its portfolio of iconic products, including Yahoo Mail, Yahoo Search, Yahoo News, and Yahoo Finance. Yahoo also offers advertisers solutions to engage audiences worldwide. For details, visit www.Yahoo.com.
WeWard is the free mobile app backed by Venus Williams that makes walking a more rewarding part of people’s lives. Through gamifying and socializing the step count, the app rewards users for their daily step count through a variety of financial and social-based incentives. More than 25M users have signed up to join the platform, which has been shown to increase user walking time by nearly 25%. It is available in 29 countries across the globe. To learn more, visit https://www.wewardapp.com/.
About the Existing Members
Automattic: Provider of WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Tumblr, and other web services supporting millions through hosting, e-commerce, and security solutions.
Dailymotion: A French video hosting platform, focused on providing first-rate videos that resonate with each individual in a more ethical and improved watching environment.
Discord: The communications platform that enables users to build meaningful connections around the joy of playing games through voice, video, and text features.
Patreon: A media and community platform where creators give their biggest fans access to exclusive works and experiences.
Pinterest: A visual search and discovery platform where people find inspiration, curate ideas, and refine their intention to take actions on many different items and products.
Reddit: A network of communities where people can dive into their interests, hobbies and passions.
Yubo: A social discovery platform founded in France in 2015, primarily focused on helping Gen Z make new friends and hang out online.
About Middle Tech Europe
Middle Tech Europe’s mission is to promote a fair, diverse and open internet that is enriched by a multitude of voices and creative ideas. Positioned between tech giants and smaller startups, its members believe that a level playing field fosters consumer choice and empowerment, greater innovation, and growth. Middle Tech Europe is managed by DGA Group. For more information, visit middletecheurope.eu.
Contact:
Email: contact@middletecheurope.eu