Hike Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2011

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 195

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Investors
  • 28

Hike General Information

Description

Developer of a mobile messaging application designed to connect people virtually. The company's application allows a multilingual messaging service that helps users to share their thoughts and emotions using stickers and emojis and it has also developed an online gaming platform where users can earn real money by competing, enabling users to share messages and media with their friends and families.

Contact Information

Website
www.hike.in
Formerly Known As
Hike Limited
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road
  • Vasant Kunj, Phase - II
  • New Delhi, Delhi 110070
  • India
Primary Industry
Social/Platform Software
Other Industries
Communication Software
Vertical(s)
SaaS, Esports, Gaming, TMT, Mobile
Corporate Office
  • Bharti Crescent, 1, Nelson Mandela Road
  • Vasant Kunj, Phase - II
  • New Delhi, Delhi 110070
  • India

Want detailed data on 3M+ companies?

What you see here scratches the surface

Request a free trial

Want to dig into this profile?

We’ll help you find what you need

Learn more

Hike Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Secondary Transaction - Private 21-Dec-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC 06-May-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC 24-Nov-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC (Series D) 16-Aug-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC 11-Jan-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC (Series C) 26-Aug-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 31-Mar-2014 $14M $21M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 25-Apr-2013 $7M $7M Completed Generating Revenue
To view Hike’s complete valuation and funding history, request access »

Hike Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of a mobile messaging application designed to connect people virtually. The company's application allows a mul
Social/Platform Software
New Delhi, India
195 As of 2023

Shenzhen, China
 

Luxembourg, Luxembourg
 
Add Comparison

PitchBook’s comparison feature gives you a side-by-side look at key metrics for similar companies. Personalize which data points you want to see and create visualizations instantly.

Request a free trial

Hike Competitors (14)

One of Hike’s 14 competitors is WeChat, a Corporation company based in Shenzhen, China.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
WeChat Corporation Shenzhen, China
Viber Media Corporate Backed or Acquired Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Telegram Venture Capital-Backed Dubai, United Arab Emirates
LINE Corporate Backed or Acquired Tokyo, Japan
Kwippit Formerly VC-backed Denver, CO
You’re viewing 5 of 14 competitors. Get the full list »

Hike Signals

Growth Rate

Weekly
Growth
Weekly Growth

Size Multiple

Median
Size Multiple

Key Data Points

Similarweb Unique Visitors

Majestic Referring Domains

PitchBook’s non-financial metrics help you gauge a company’s traction and growth using web presence and social reach.

Request a free trial

Hike Investors (28)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Jump Crypto Corporate Venture Capital Minority
Republic VC-Backed Company Minority
Republic Capital Venture Capital Minority
Tribe Capital Venture Capital Minority
Arjun Sethi Angel (individual) Minority
You’re viewing 5 of 28 investors. Get the full list »

Hike Investments & Acquisitions (4)

Hike’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with WinZO for . The deal was made on 22-Jul-2019.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
WinZO 22-Jul-2019 Early Stage VC Entertainment Software
CREO (Connectivity Products) 11-Aug-2017 Merger/Acquisition Connectivity Products
Pulse (Application Software) 29-Jun-2017 Merger/Acquisition Application Software
Zip Phone 08-Jan-2015 Merger/Acquisition Communication Software
To view Hike’s complete investments and acquisitions history, request access »

Ready to get started?

Request a free trial

Hike FAQs

  • When was Hike founded?

    Hike was founded in 2011.

  • Where is Hike headquartered?

    Hike is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

  • What is the size of Hike?

    Hike has 195 total employees.

  • What industry is Hike in?

    Hike’s primary industry is Social/Platform Software.

  • Is Hike a private or public company?

    Hike is a Private company.

  • What is Hike’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Hike is .

  • How much funding has Hike raised over time?

    Hike has raised $261M.

  • Who are Hike’s investors?

    Jump Crypto, Republic, Republic Capital, Tribe Capital, and Arjun Sethi are 5 of 28 investors who have invested in Hike.

  • Who are Hike’s competitors?

    WeChat, Viber Media, Telegram, LINE, and Kwippit are some of the 14 competitors of Hike.

Data Transparency

  • Meet our data hygiene team

    Discover how our experts ensure you’re getting the most accurate financial data in the industry.

    Read blog »

  • How PitchBook sources data

    Our data operations team has logged over 3.5 million hours researching, organizing, and integrating the information you need most.

    Discover our process »