Consumer Startups

HiiKER is a hiking app that aggregates topographic maps from multiple trusted sources (Ordnance Survey, Harvey Maps, IGN, USGS, and others) into a single offline-first navigation tool designed for hikers. The app serves hikers of all levels—from casual day-trippers to long-distance backpackers—with curated trail information, accommodation details, GPS recording, and smartwatch support.

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HiJunior provides research-backed parenting advice and guidance to help parents navigate child development from pregnancy through school years. The platform aims to distinguish evidence-based parenting practices from myths and misinformation in the parenting market.

1 investor

Hilco Vision manufactures and distributes lens care products including cleaners, wipes, and protective accessories for eyewear. The company serves optical practices and eyewear retailers with both standard and custom-branded solutions.

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HiNOTE is a communication app designed to help everyday users express themselves and connect in more creative ways beyond standard text and emojis. It positions itself as a consumer messaging and communication product.

1 investor

Hint makes zero-sugar, unsweetened flavored water sold in a range of fruit flavors, available directly to consumers through one-time purchase or subscription. The product is a packaged beverage in the flavored water category.

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HiOLI is a Japanese craft sweets company that makes additive-free ice cream, butter sweets, and dairy products using ingredients sourced directly from dairy and vegetable farmers, operating brands such as HiO ICE CREAM, Butters, 山ノチーズ, and MILKSTAR. It emphasizes sustainable production by turning dairy by-products like nonfat milk into value-added products.

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hiPets is an online booking system that lets pet owners schedule appointments across nine categories of animal-related services from a computer or phone, browse reviews, and manage their bookings. For service providers, it enables clients to book by themselves, reducing phone-based scheduling.

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The Hippodrome is the UK's largest entertainment and casino venue located in London, offering gaming, dining, live entertainment, and hospitality services across seven floors. The venue operates 24/7 with multiple casinos, a poker floor, restaurants, bars, a theatre, and event spaces.

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Hipset provides a platform that enables musicians to distribute their music and video content to audiences.

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Hiration provides an online resume builder and expert services to help professionals present their career achievements effectively. The platform serves job seekers globally seeking career advancement.

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Hirobin builds an AI assistant that handles routine phone calls and coordination tasks — such as confirming appointments, guiding delivery drivers, and dealing with brokers or technicians — on behalf of working professionals. It targets the small, interruptive calls that consume focus time for busy individuals.

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A sushi restaurant chain that makes fresh sushi rolls, poke bowls, and specialty items daily using responsibly sourced seafood, available at grocery stores and airports.

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HITOWA is a Japanese group company operating franchise businesses (house cleaning, home acupuncture/massage, shoe and bag repair), a marketplace business, senior care facilities (paid nursing homes and senior housing), and a food/catering service. It serves Japanese consumers and elderly-care markets.

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HITS produces a series of equestrian competition events featuring showjumping, hunter/jumper, and dressage competitions held across multiple weeks in various US destinations. The company serves recreational and professional riders of different ages and skill levels.

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Hitta.se is a Swedish online search service for finding contact details, addresses, maps, and directions for people and businesses in Sweden. It also provides company information such as annual reports, financial data, and board members, as well as address- and neighborhood-related information for residents and organizations.

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Hive Wealth is a community-first mobile app that lets users join "Hives" — groups of financial peers — to share insights, set financial goals, and analyze spending patterns. The company aims to close the racial, gender, and generational wealth gap by giving everyone tools to build wealth together.

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Hively is a private membership network for retirees, matching members into small cohorts of like-minded peers to share ideas and navigate retirement together. It offers online discussions led by experts and members, plus access to resources, offers, and recommended services on topics such as travel and Medicare.

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Hiveshine is a coffee roaster based in Texas that produces and sells dark roast coffee beans, with a portion of proceeds directed to pollinator conservation efforts.

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HO KARAN produces an interior room spray infused with hemp terpenes and Breton sea air designed to detoxify and purify indoor spaces. The product is vegan and made from natural ingredients.

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Hobbledown operates family adventure parks with attractions such as high ropes and animal encounters, aimed at children aged 2 to 13. It offers day-out leisure experiences across multiple locations.

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Hodinkee offers insurance for watches and jewelry, underwritten in partnership with insurer Chubb, providing worldwide coverage with no deductible on covered losses. Each watch is insured up to 150% of its insured value, capped at the total policy value.

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HODL is a mobile app for tracking cryptocurrency and U.S. stock markets, offering real-time data from 180+ exchanges plus NYSE and NASDAQ, customizable charts, news, price alerts, and portfolio tracking with exchange and wallet syncing. It also includes a social community where users share posts and predictions, aimed at retail crypto and equity investors.

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Hodo makes plant-based foods, particularly artisan tofu and other plant-derived products, using fresh organic ingredients sourced from North American farms. The company serves both home cooks and professional chefs, with products available in major retail stores and restaurants.

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Hoffmaster manufactures single-use tabletop, foodservice, and baking solutions for restaurants, retail, healthcare, and home use. The company serves foodservice distributors, consumer retail channels, and food service operators with paper products including napkins, plates, and cutlery wrapping.

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