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HIPstr

180 Lakeview Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States

Overview

HIPstr is the early-stage investment arm of HighPost Capital focuses on consumer behavior, media and technology sectors.

Total investments
5
Lead investments
4
Investments · 12mo
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Active investors
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Investment portfolio

  • Airvet

    Participated · Series B · Apr 2025

    Airvet operates a pet telehealth platform that lets pet parents connect instantly via video or chat with a network of more than 2,000 licensed veterinarians and care providers. Led by CEO and founder Brandon Werber, the company moved into the employee benefits space in 2022 and now serves blue-chip employers such as PepsiCo, Adobe, Apollo Global Management, Synchrony Financial, Levi's, Lyft, and Manulife. Over the past year Airvet expanded its care platform to include online pharmacy, e-prescriptions, discounted pet insurance, wellness programs, and specialty care, and it recently rolled out multi-lingual experiences in Spanish and French. Its clients span more than 16 different industry categories, including Software and Technology, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare, Consulting, Financial Services, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals, and CPG. The company intends to use the newly raised funds to expand operations and accelerate development efforts. Airvet operates a telehealth platform launched in 2018 to connect pet owners with practicing veterinarians for on-demand visits any day and time. The company has shifted focus toward enterprise and employer-sponsored benefits, building a base of clients that includes Adobe, Ceridian and Rexford Industrial. Airvet expects to reach over 50 customers in the next year and says revenue is growing at a faster rate than before. The product roadmap and go-to-market now prioritize partnerships with employers and enterprises to improve access and affordability of pet care. Financially, the company has raised just over $33 million in total funding to date, including its recent Series B. Airvet plans to use the new capital to expand enterprise partnerships, accelerate product development, and build out sales and marketing teams. Airvet operates a telehealth veterinary platform with two apps: one for pet owners and one for veterinarians to organize workflows and conduct virtual visits. The company partners with veterinary clinics rather than replacing them, enabling vets to offer on-demand care and to refer for in-person needs when necessary. Airvet maintains a largely non-employed network of 2,600+ vets who can choose to take on-demand calls to generate additional income. Visits carry a $30 minimum and cases typically remain open for three days for follow-up chat; the platform is also used for curbside check-in during in-person appointments. The startup is two years old, has 13 employees, and says COVID-19 has been a significant accelerant to adoption. Airvet plans to expand into other pet health verticals and to integrate its workflow layer with existing practice management systems over time, citing a large U.S. pet market opportunity.

  • Caldera + Lab

    Led · Series A · Oct 2024

    Caldera + Lab is a premium skincare brand for men, launched in 2019 and based in Austin, Texas. The company offers high-performance, clean, and sustainable products—including face serums, moisturizers, and cleansers—formulated with natural ingredients and backed by clinical research. It positions itself as a digitally native brand with a commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing and business practices. The men’s skincare market is estimated at $16 billion globally with a projected 6.4% CAGR, according to Precedence Research. Caldera + Lab announced a $6 million Series A from HIPstr (the early-stage arm of HighPost Capital) and plans to use proceeds to accelerate growth, expand retail distribution, drive R&D, increase marketing, and add talent. HighPost described the company as a fast-growing consumer brand serving modern men’s grooming needs.

  • After.com

    Led · Series A · Jul 2024

    After.com offers an internet-focused experience that enables families to pre-plan or arrange cremation and funeral services in minutes with simple, affordable, and transparent pricing. The company’s mission is to shift power to families experiencing loss while saving them time, money, and energy. After.com currently serves customers in Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. The business cites the U.S. death care market as a growing opportunity, with Spherical Insights valuing it at $27 billion in 2022 and projecting growth to $41 billion by 2032. After.com plans to use its recent financing to enter new markets, add talent across the organization, and further enhance marketing to support both pre-need and at-need business segments. After.com provides an internet-first experience for pre-planning and arranging affordable direct cremation and funeral services, allowing families to complete arrangements online in minutes. The company also offers funeral insurance and a tech-enabled approach to cremation, with a founding team that includes a fourth-generation funeral director alongside seasoned tech entrepreneurs. After.com expanded from a pilot in Phoenix to fully staffed operations in three states and four markets and says it has helped thousands of families. The business reported over 400% year-over-year growth in 2022. The company plans to use new funding to expand into additional states and markets nationwide and to build new products and services to help families navigate end-of-life. As of the close of the seed round, After.com has raised $5M in total capital.

  • Wild Common

    Led · Series A · Jun 2024

    Wild Common produces agave-based spirits that emphasize tradition, community and stewardship of the land; the company was founded by Andy Bardon in 2021 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and its product is distilled in the Jalisco Valley, Mexico. Its agave is grown and harvested by hand in volcanic soil, slow-roasted in small batches, carefully distilled by experts, and bottled by hand on site. Wild Common consistently ranks among the top <0.5% of agave spirits globally for taste and quality and in early 2024 won double golds, golds, and top honors at multiple spirits competitions. A portion of the company’s profits are reinvested into the rural communities it works with to help improve quality of life. The company intends to continue scaling its platform, enter new markets, grow its team, and further enhance its award-winning spirits as it expands.

  • EverFence

    Led · Series A · May 2024

    EverFence operates an online marketplace and technology platform that provides homeowners instant quotes, faster lead times, and access to a wide range of fence types while connecting contractors with guaranteed projects and back‑office support. The company emphasizes transparency on timing, pricing, materials, and contractor profitability and offers a lifetime guarantee on its work. Founded in 2020 by fence industry professionals, EverFence currently serves customers in Southern California, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, and Orlando, Florida. The platform intends to broaden its service offerings to include customer financing and tiered/bundling options and to enhance its pricing and online technology solutions. EverFence plans to use new capital to enter additional U.S. markets and to expand its team. The company is exploring adjacent home‑services verticals such as deck and patio construction as part of its growth strategy.

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