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Hipster
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Hipster operates a web platform where users post questions and receive answers from other members. The service combines question-and-answer functionality with social networking features. It is aimed at general consumer internet users in the United States.
Founders & leadership
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Doug Ludlow
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Ethan Czahor
SH
Steffen Hoffman
Investors · 4
500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K
How we know: funding news · open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Not right? Tell us
GV (Google Ventures)listed by GV (Google Ventures)Mountain View · $250K – $50M
How we know: GV (Google Ventures)'s portfolio page · funding news · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us
LightbankreportedChicago · $500K – $5M
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Ludlow VenturesreportedOak Park · $50K – $1M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hipster do?
- Hipster operates a web platform where users post questions and receive answers from other members. The service combines question-and-answer functionality with social networking features. It is aimed at general consumer internet users in the United States.
- Who founded Hipster?
- Hipster was founded by Doug Ludlow, Ethan Czahor, Steffen Hoffman.
- Who are Hipster's investors?
- Hipster's investors include 500 Global, GV (Google Ventures), Lightbank, Ludlow Ventures.