Launched in 2003, hi5 is now one of the world’s largest social networks — ranked as a top 20 website globally and the #1 social network in 25 countries across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. According to comScore, more than 56 million individuals every month visit hi5, which is currently available in 27 language options (with more to come). We are a privately-held company, headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/07 | Series A | 20M | Mohr Davidow Ventures | Unknown |
| 07/01/10 | Series B | 14M | Crosslink Capital, Mohr Davidow Ventures | Unknown |
People
Jeff Stephens (CFO)
Ramu Yalamanchi (Founder & CEO)
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News
Hi5 becomes a top ten online game site
April 20, 2011 1:00 pm
Perhaps it was the sumo wrestling. Alex St. John, president of social network Hi5 and a man who took on… Continue reading ⟩
Will Hi5's new SocioPath game platform lure developers away from Facebook?
October 6, 2010 12:00 pm
Ever since Alex St. John joined Hi5 as president last fall, he has been promising to stick it to Facebook,… Continue reading ⟩
Hi5 raises $14M as it shifts into social games and virtual goods
July 13, 2010 3:42 pm
Social network Hi5 said today it has raised $14 million in a second round of funding as it tries to… Continue reading ⟩