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Hippo Insurance is a home insurance tech company. It offers a tech-driven approach in home insurance by utilizing AI and big data to aggregate and analyze property information. The company provides complimentary smart home devices to clients to protect homeowners against water leaks, fire damage, and break-ins.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2015 | |
| HQ | Palo Alto, CA, US | Map |
| Website | hippo.com |
Recent NewsAll News
- Hippo CEO details the push to take the $5 billion insurtech public in a blank-check deal led by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus
- Hippo Agrees to a Merger With Mark Pincus, Reid Hoffman SPAC
- Hippo Is Close to Deal with Mark Pincus, Reid Hoffman SPAC
- ADT and Hippo Partner to Add Professionally Installed and Monitored Smart Home Services and Discounts for Home Insurance Customers
Key People/Management at Hippo
Eyal Navon
CTO & Co-Founder
Assaf Wand
CEO and Co-Founder
Mike Gordon
Director of Engineering
Richard McCathron
Chief Insurance Officer
Stewart Ellis
Chief Financial Officer
Anna Lee
VP of People
Hippo Office Locations
Hippo has offices in Palo Alto, Austin and Dallas
Palo Alto, CA, US (HQ)
150 Forest Ave
Palo Alto, CA, US
380 Hamilton Ave
Hippo Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2015 |
Hippo total Funding | $709 m |
Hippo latest funding size | $350 m |
Time since last funding | 5 months ago |
Hippo investors | GGV Capital, Horizons Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Ribbit Capital, RPM Ventures, Iconiq Capital, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Plug and Play, Abstract Ventures, Pete Flint, Propel Venture Partners, Fifth Wall, Felicis Ventures, Zeev Ventures, Sinai Ventures, Lennar Corporation, NFX, Pipeline Capital, Standard Industries, Victoria Treyger, Dragoneer, Bond, Noah Knauf, FinTLV, Innovius Capital |
Hippo's latest funding round in November 2020 was reported to be $350 m. In total, Hippo has raised $709 m. Hippo's latest valuation is reported to be $1 b.
Hippo Revenue
Market valuation | 1.0b |
Hippo Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Spinnaker Insurance Company | August 31, 2020 | |
| Sheltr | November 21, 2019 |
Hippo Cybersecurity Score
Hippo Online and Social Media Presence
2.3k Twitter followers
Hippo has 2.3k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 3.2% month over month and increased 17.6% quarter over quarter
Hippo's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @hippo_insurance
1.4k
Tweets
401
Following
2.3k
Followers
49
Tweets last 30 days
2.2
Avg. likes per Tweet
100%
Tweets with engagement
Hippo News and Updates
March 06, 2021
Hippo CEO details the push to take the $5 billion insurtech public in a blank-check deal led by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus
Summary List PlacementWhen Hippo cofounder and CEO Assaf Wand considered taking his insurtech public, he didn't know whether to pursue a traditional IPO or explore a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.
But the choice quickly became clear when two of the biggest names in tec…
March 04, 2021
Hippo Agrees to a Merger With Mark Pincus, Reid Hoffman SPAC
Hippo Agrees to a Merger With Mark Pincus, Reid Hoffman SPAC
March 04, 2021
Hippo Is Close to Deal with Mark Pincus, Reid Hoffman SPAC
Hippo Is Close to Deal with Mark Pincus, Reid Hoffman SPAC
February 18, 2021
ADT and Hippo Partner to Add Professionally Installed and Monitored Smart Home Services and Discounts for Home Insurance Customers
Partnership offers ADT’s professional monitoring and installation services to new Hippo customers and extends Hippo’s smart home insurance discounts to ADT customers Partnership offers ADT’s professional monitoring and installation services to new Hippo customers and extends Hippo’s smart home insur…
February 05, 2021
Hippo in Talks to Merge With Mark Pincus, Reid Hoffman SPAC
Hippo in Talks to Merge With Mark Pincus, Reid Hoffman SPAC
January 21, 2021
CleanTech Can Help Solve The Cocaine Hippo Problem
No, there aren't hippopotamuses doing drugs, but it's definitely a big headache. Before his imprisonment and death, Pablo Escobar decided it would be cool to import hippos from Africa and put them in his own private zoo in Colombia, and their offspring are causing some big problems today
Hippo Blogs
December 13, 2019
Decoding Homeowners Insurance: Top 10 Terms for First-Timers
You’ve saved your hard-earned dollars for years and you shouldn’t part with it easily or uninformed. You’ve searched and toured open-houses and imagined how your furniture, artwork, and other belongings would look in this home versus the next. After all your searching, you’ve finally found the perf…
December 07, 2019
6 Little Helpers for a Happy Holiday
Keep your home and family safe this holiday season with a few home prep tips from Sheltr.
The holidays should be a fun time of year filled with family and festivities. However, an unexpected home emergency can quickly bring an end to all the joy and merriment. Here are some home maintenance and prot…
November 20, 2019
Hippo Acquires Home Maintenance Platform Sheltr
Together Sheltr and Hippo will provide customers with peace of mind through better home insurance and protective home maintenance.
As you may already know, Hippo Insurance launched in 2015 with the deep belief that homeowners deserve better home insurance. We recognized a smarter home is a safer hom…
November 15, 2019
Planning vs. Panic: What to Do Before and After a Hurricane
Don’t panic, plan for what could lie ahead.
Every year in the United States from about June through November, Atlantic and eastern Pacific coasts brace themselves for “hurricane season,” preparing to either evacuate or hunker down and wait it out. When a hurricane begins to build over the ocean, a f…
October 02, 2019
All About the Hippo Claims Process
From broken windows to water leaks, we’re there for you in your time of need.
Hippo’s claims concierge team ensures you obtain the most effective resolution as quickly as possible.
A homeowners insurance policy protects your home and possessions in the case of loss due to a covered peril including…
September 20, 2019
Hippo Greets South Carolina
Palmetto state of mind.
On South Carolina’s state seal, the motto, “Dum spiro, spero,” translates to, “While I breathe, I hope.” The seal also says, “Animis opibusque parati,” which means, “Prepared in mind and resources.” These are the exact sentiments Hippo embraces as we launch into the Palmetto …
Hippo Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hippo founded?
Hippo was founded in 2015.
Who are Hippo key executives?
Hippo's key executives are Eyal Navon, Assaf Wand and Mike Gordon.
How many employees does Hippo have?
Hippo has 408 employees.
Who are Hippo competitors?
Competitors of Hippo include Goji, Kin Insurance and Jetty.
Where is Hippo headquarters?
Hippo headquarters is located at 150 Forest Ave, Palo Alto.
Where are Hippo offices?
Hippo has offices in Palo Alto, Austin and Dallas.
How many offices does Hippo have?
Hippo has 4 offices.
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