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Hi5

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Social networking site that allows its users to create, upload, and share content with other members

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2003Consumer Services

Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2010

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Hi5

Hi5 is a social networking platform designed to help users meet and socialize with new people. The platform offers various features such as games, shared interests, friend suggestions, and profile browsing to facilitate these connections. Hi5 serves a diverse range of clients globally, including individuals looking to make new friends or expand their social circles. Operating in the social networking market, Hi5 employs a freemium business model, offering basic services for free while monetizing through premium features and advertisements. Revenue is generated through user subscriptions for advanced features and targeted advertising based on user data.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2003
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Employees: 300
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 86.2/100
Industry: Media
Sub-industry: Social media
Sector: Consumer Services, Adtech, SaaS, Social, Social Media, Entertainment, Platform
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	Dec 2011	$0	—	if(we)	—
LATE VC✓Equity / VC	Jul 2010	$14M	$56M	Crosslink Capital	—

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Hi5 website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Hi5 is 650K monthly website visits, down 16.7% over the last three months. Hi5's team grew 275% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits650K 3-month web change-16.7% 1-year team growth+275%

Monthly website visitsOct 2017–Jul 2026

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