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Hook

Wilmington, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 9 known investors

hook.co ↗

Hook provides an AI-powered platform for Customer Success teams. It focuses on building tools for customer success functions.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech

Founders & leadership

Hook was founded in 2017 by Raphael Doulonne and Firaas Rashid.

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Raphael DoulonneCo-founder
FRFiraas Rashid
Firaas RashidinFounder & CEO
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Axel DelafosseNamed on SEC filing
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Henry FontanierNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 9

Dig Ventures Management LimitedSt Peter Port
Khosla Venturesreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $5K – $50Mvia Samir Kaul · led
Point72 VenturesreportedNew York · $1M – $75M
Waverley CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $10M

Also in the syndicate · 5

AvexImaginary VenturesPalm Tree CrewThe Raine GroupThree Six Zero

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$10.1M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2017–2026

▶$71KraisedSep 2017 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Sandy Hook shootings: Four things revealed by FBI filesbbc.com · Oct 2017
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Axel DelafosseDirector
  • Henry FontanierDirector
  • Raphael DoulonneExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$71K
First sale
Aug 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
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Ahrefs13 shared keywordsAhrefs is an SEO and marketing platform that provides tools and data for keyword research, competitor analysis, content creation, site auditing, rank tracking, and monitoring brand visibility across search engines and AI chatbots. It serves marketers and enterprises, offering an API, custom dashboards, and AI-driven insights for improving search rankings and traffic.

Companies competing with Hook for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Hook Raises $10M Series A Funding Led By Khosla Ventures To Expand The Social Music Platform For Fan Creation - Palm Beach Daily Newspalmbeachdailynews.com · Feb 2026Social music-remixing startup Hook raises $10m funding round - Music Allymusically.com · Feb 2026Hook Raises $10M In Funding To Expand Social Media Platform For Fan Creation - CelebrityAccesscelebrityaccess.com · Feb 2026Hook Raises $3M in Additional Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2025Sandy Hook shootings: Four things revealed by FBI filesbbc.com · Oct 2017Show HN: Fireform – Hook your website form into a hosted private back endfireform.org · Feb 2014

Frequently asked questions

What does Hook do?
Hook provides an AI-powered platform for Customer Success teams. It focuses on building tools for customer success functions.
Who founded Hook?
Hook was founded by Raphael Doulonne, Firaas Rashid in 2017.
Who are Hook's investors?
Hook's investors include Dig Ventures Management Limited, Khosla Ventures, Point72 Ventures, Waverley Capital.
How much funding has Hook raised?
Hook has disclosed $10.1M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Hook headquartered?
Hook is headquartered in Wilmington, US.