5 years ago
Hopin Raises €35.6 Million to Expand its Online Events Platform
Hopin, a UK-based startup offering an all-in-one live online events platform, has raised €35.6 million in Series A funding led by IVP, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and existing investors including Accel, Northzone, Seedcamp, and Slack Fund
Hopin aims to create a more human and sustainable way for people to connect and learn through online events, offering features like stages, networking, breakout sessions, and sponsors
The company has seen significant growth during the pandemic, quadrupling the number of attendees on its platform each month and reaching nearly one million attendees this year
The funding will be used to meet the growing demand, continue bringing innovations online, and make virtual events a central part of how people interact.
ProblemTechnology
"The problem Hopin is trying to solve is offering a solution to the challenge of hosting events online, a solution that is 'sustainable', avoiding the negative environmental impact of flights, trains and car travel."
Solution
"Hopin's solution is an all-in-one live online events platform that offers full conference capabilities such as stages, networking, breakout sessions, sponsors, tickets, analytics, and sponsors, allowing attendees to learn, interact, and connect with people from anywhere in the world in a more human way."