HiHello provides a software-as-a-service digital business card platform for individuals and businesses, emphasizing the end-user experience. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Palo Alto, California. HiHello says it has users spanning 147 countries. Management intends to use the new funds to grow the team and expand the business platform to support companies of all sizes. The company previously raised a $2.5M seed round in February 2019 led by August Capital, K9 Ventures, and TenOneTen Ventures. CEO Manu Kumar, a serial entrepreneur who co-founded CardMunch and Carta and manages K9 Ventures, is also a participant in the financing. HiHello offers a mobile app that replaces physical business cards by letting users create custom profiles and share contact information via QR codes, SMS, or email. Version 1 focuses on simple, one-sided sharing that works even when only one person has the app installed. The company plans features like a Nearby screen for two-way sharing with a dual opt-in and automatic contact updates inspired by services like Plaxo. HiHello emphasizes privacy: it says it will not sell or spam user data, will not request access to users' contacts, and will act as a separate address-book provider. The team intends to offer a base set of free features while charging for full functionality via a paid subscription, aiming to build a sustainable, profitable business. The startup is roughly six months old and is led by co-founders Manu Kumar and Hari Ravi.

Total raised

$10M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Jul 2021