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HopSkipDrive

Transportation · Los Angeles, United States · Founded 2014

The safe youth transportation solution schools and families rely on to get kids where they need to go MoreLess

HopSkipDrive is a specialized transportation service that focuses on providing safe and reliable rides for children. Founded by three working mothers, the company addresses the logistical challenges faced by busy families, schools, and social service agencies. HopSkipDrive operates primarily in the United States, partnering with some of the largest school districts and social services agencies to offer a dependable alternative to traditional school transportation.

The company’s core clients include families, schools, districts, counties, and social service organizations. These clients rely on HopSkipDrive to ensure that children can get to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other essential appointments safely and on time. The company’s mission-driven approach emphasizes safety, reliability, and the well-being of children.

HopSkipDrive’s business model is built around a network of vetted CareDrivers who undergo extensive background checks and training. These CareDrivers set their own hours and earn extra income by providing transportation services. The company leverages technology and logistics to create a seamless and efficient system, ensuring that rides are safe and punctual.

Revenue is generated through service fees paid by families, schools, and organizations that use the platform. By offering a specialized service that addresses a critical need, HopSkipDrive has carved out a niche in the transportation market, differentiating itself through its focus on safety and reliability.

In summary, HopSkipDrive is a mission-driven company that uses technology and operational expertise to provide safe, reliable transportation for children. It serves families, schools, and social service agencies, making money through service fees and focusing on the well-being of children.

Keywords: child transportation, safety, CareDrivers, school districts, social services, technology, logistics, mission-driven, reliable, vetted drivers.

Valuation $100–500M
Revenue $100–500M
Headcount 500–1k
Total funding $100–500M
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Company overview

HopSkipDrive company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Los Angeles, United States
Employees
524
Open positions
11
Dealroom signal
72.4
client focusb2bsub industryMobilitysectorParentingbusiness modelMarketplace & ecommercesectorParkingsectorTestingsectorVerificationsectorMonitoringsectorOn-DemandsectorChildrensectorSharing EconomysectorUser BehaviorsectorFamilysectorApp

Valuation & funding

HopSkipDrive funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES DOther financing Sep 2022 $37M $148M Halogen Ventures · Energy Impact Partners · The Artemis Fund · Transform Capital
SERIES COther financing Aug 2021 $25M $100M FirstMark · Keyframe Capital Partners · Energy Impact Partners
LATE VCOther financing Feb 2020 $22M $88M Cyrus Capital Partners · Greycroft Partners · Upfront Ventures · FirstMark
EARLY VCOther financing Sep 2019 $1.5M $6M Undisclosed
EARLY VCOther financing Jul 2018 $0 Halogen Ventures
SERIES AOther financing Nov 2017 Upfront Ventures · FirstMark · Student Transportation
SERIES AOther financing Jan 2016 Pritzker Group Venture Capital · FirstMark · Greycroft Partners · BBG Ventures
SEEDOther financing Jul 2015 Joanne Wilson · Maveron · BBG Ventures · FirstMark
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Financials

Revenue and workforce over time

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YearRevenueGrowthEmployees
2026 $131M 0% 524
2025 $131M 0% 537
2024 $131M 471
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Growth signals

HopSkipDrive website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for HopSkipDrive is 56K monthly website visits, down 24.3% over the last three months. HopSkipDrive's team declined 2.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits56K 3-month web change-24.3% 1-year team growth-2.4%
Monthly website visits123 observations · Apr 2016–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

HopSkipDrive's talent

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Team profiled 25 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 5 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

19 investors on HopSkipDrive's cap table

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Seed 5 investors entered at this stage
Series A 4 investors entered at this stage
Pritzker Group Venture Capital
Greycroft Partners
Student Transportation
Halogen Ventures
Series B+ 10 investors entered at this stage
Cyrus Capital Partners
State Farm Ventures
Keyframe Capital Partners
Energy Impact Partners
The Artemis Fund
Transform Capital
Cap Table Coalition
GingerBread Capital
1843 Capital
Alumni Ventures

Global footprint

Where HopSkipDrive has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
5 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States98.9%
🇨🇦 Canada0.3%
🇵🇰 Pakistan0.3%
🇭🇳 Honduras0.3%
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic0.3%
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about HopSkipDrive

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