4 years ago

LinkedIn Invests in Hopin, a Leading Virtual Events Platform

  • LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, has invested under $50 million (nearly £35 million) in Hopin, a leading London-based virtual and hybrid experiences platform

  • This investment comes as part of Hopin's oversubscribed Series C secondary round

  • Hopin will use the funds to accelerate growth by scaling and supporting its multi-product business

  • The company will continue investing in the development of its platform technologies in areas such as video and mobile

  • Hopin has acquired several other companies in the video technology space, including StreamYard, Streamable, and Jamm, to enhance its video capabilities and expand its product offerings.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "The pandemic has accelerated the shift to remote work, leading to a surge in demand for engaging and feature-rich virtual event platforms that can replicate the experience of in-person events."

      Solution

      "Hopin provides an all-in-one platform for hosting interactive and immersive virtual and hybrid events, offering features like virtual talks, networking sidebars, and professional-grade video capabilities."

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