Hyperconnect Overview
- Year Founded
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2014

- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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325

- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$1.75B
Hyperconnect General Information
Description
Developer of a cloud-based mobile communication and social entertainment platform designed to connect people through shared interests. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning technology and offers social discovery products including real-time video chat applications and a social live-streaming platform, enabling users to interact, network, and experience new cultures.
Contact Information
Website
www.hyperconnect.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 20th Floor, ASEM Tower, 517
- Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu
- Seoul, Gangnam-gu
- South Korea
Corporate Office
- 20th Floor, ASEM Tower, 517
- Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu
- Seoul, Gangnam-gu
- South Korea
Hyperconnect Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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4. Merger/Acquisition | 17-Jun-2021 | $1.75B | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
3. Later Stage VC | 31-Aug-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 17-Nov-2015 | $8.6M | $10.6M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
1. Seed Round | 25-Dec-2014 | $2M | $2M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Hyperconnect Comparisons
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Hyperconnect Competitors (36)
One of Hyperconnect’s 36 competitors is X Corp., a Private Equity-Backed company based in Bastrop, TX.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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X Corp. | Private Equity-Backed | Bastrop, TX | ||||
Imo | Formerly VC-backed | Palo Alto, CA | ||||
Hike | Venture Capital-Backed | New Delhi, India | ||||
Telegram | Venture Capital-Backed | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | ||||
LINE | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Tokyo, Japan |
Hyperconnect Patents
Hyperconnect Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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JP-7157194-B2 | Mediation method and computer readable recording medium | Active | 03-Mar-2020 | ||
JP-7144479-B2 | Terminal and operation method thereof | Active | 21-Feb-2020 | ||
JP-7145995-B2 | Terminal and method of operation | Active | 31-Jan-2020 | ||
JP-7125688-B2 | Terminal and method of operation thereof | Active | 01-Oct-2019 | ||
JP-7116124-B2 | Video call mediating apparatus, method and computer readable recording medium thereof | Active | 29-Jul-2019 | H04N7/147 |
Hyperconnect Signals
Hyperconnect Former Investors (3)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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Altos Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
Korea Investment Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
SBVA | VC-Backed Company | Minority |
Hyperconnect FAQs
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When was Hyperconnect founded?
Hyperconnect was founded in 2014.
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Where is Hyperconnect headquartered?
Hyperconnect is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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What is the size of Hyperconnect?
Hyperconnect has 325 total employees.
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What industry is Hyperconnect in?
Hyperconnect’s primary industry is Social/Platform Software.
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Is Hyperconnect a private or public company?
Hyperconnect is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Hyperconnect?
The current valuation of Hyperconnect is
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What is Hyperconnect’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Hyperconnect is
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How much funding has Hyperconnect raised over time?
Hyperconnect has raised $348M.
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Who are Hyperconnect’s investors?
Altos Ventures, Korea Investment Partners, and SBVA have invested in Hyperconnect.
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Who are Hyperconnect’s competitors?
X Corp., Imo, Hike, Telegram, and LINE are some of the 36 competitors of Hyperconnect.
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When was Hyperconnect acquired?
Hyperconnect was acquired on 17-Jun-2021.
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Who acquired Hyperconnect?
Hyperconnect was acquired by Match Group.
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