# HiHello

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/hihello

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.hihello.me
- Total disclosed funding: $10M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 17, 2022)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

HiHello, Inc. is a technology company specializing in digital business card solutions aimed at enhancing professional networking and communication efficiency for users.Founded in 2018 in Palo Alto, US, HiHello, Inc. provides innovative digital business card solutions. The company has successfully completed three funding rounds, with the latest being a Series A round, raising USD 7.50 mn led by Foundry Group, which has also included August Capital and Lux Capital. The CEO, Manu Kumar, has experience in the tech industry and has previously founded other successful ventures.HiHello offers a comprehensive suite of digital business card solutions designed to enhance professional networking and communication efficiency. Their core product is an innovative digital business card that allows users to share customizable contact information seamlessly via various channels, including events, emails, and video calls. This product integrates with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, enabling users to sync their contacts and track engagement metrics, thus providing valuable insights into networking effectiveness. Additionally, HiHello provides email signature management, virtual backgrounds for video conferencing platforms, and a business card scanner that enriches contact details automatically. Their offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including individuals looking to boost personal branding, small to mid-sized businesses aiming for a professional image, and large enterprises seeking scalable and secure solutions. HiHello's products are utilized globally, with active users in over 180 countries, making them a preferred choice for professionals at Fortune 500 companies and various other organizations.HiHello operates on a subscription-based revenue model tailored to different user needs, encompassing a range of plans from individual users to larger enterprises. The company provides tiered offerings, including Personal, Professional, Business, and Enterprise plans, each designed to serve specific market segments. For instance, the Enterprise plan is structured for organizations with over 100 users, facilitating automated and scalable management of digital business cards and email signatures. Revenue is generated through these subscriptions, where clients pay for access to the platform’s features and functionalities, aligning costs with the number of users and specific needs of each organization.HiHello plans to utilize its recent funding from the Series A round completed on November 17, 2022, to enhance product offerings and expand its market reach. The company is designing new features and products aimed at improving user engagement and functionality. Expansion plans include targeting new markets in Europe and Asia by the end of 2023 to increase its global footprint and user base. Recent investments will support these initiatives, ensuring HiHello remains competitive and responsive to user needs.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 17, 2022 — Equanimity Investments
- Series A, Jul 29, 2021, $7.5M — August Capital, Foundry Group, Lux Capital
- Seed, Jun 1, 2018, $2.5M — August Capital, K9 Ventures, TenOneTen Ventures

## Investors

- August Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/august-capital) — Seed, Series A
- K9 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/k9-ventures) — Seed
- TenOneTen Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tenoneten-ventures) — Seed
- Foundry Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundry-group) — Series A
- Lux Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lux-capital) — Series A
- Equanimity Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/equanimity-investments) — Seed