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Hopin
The all-in-one virtual venue for high-engagement online and hybrid events.
What it does
Provides multi-track virtual venues with stages, sessions, and networking areas. Features AI-powered 'Speed Networking' to connect attendees based on interests. Includes robust registration, ticketing, and analytics tools for organizers. Offers a customizable 'Expo' floor for sponsors and vendor interaction. Integrates with streaming tools like StreamYard (formerly owned by Hopin).
Why it works
Engagement: Unlike Zoom, Hopin is designed for 'wandering' and spontaneous interaction. Scalability: Capable of hosting from 50 to 100,000+ attendees in a single digital space. Hybrid Focus: Provides tools that connect physical and digital audiences seamlessly. User Experience: A polished, intuitive interface that mimics a real physical venue.
Category: Productivity
Team Size: 250-500
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As of 2026
Productivity
Revenue: $10M-$100M ARR
The all-in-one virtual venue for high-engagement online and hybrid events.
Overview
Hopin is a comprehensive virtual event platform that replicates the experience of a physical conference. It features specialized 'rooms' for networking, main stages, and expo booths, prioritizing attendee interaction over passive viewing. In 2023, Hopin's core Events and Session products were acquired by RingCentral, marking a major shift in the company's focus toward its 'Community Suite'.
Funding status: Acquired
Revenue source: Subscriptions & Ticketing Fees
Customer type: B2B
Pricing: Freemium
Tech stack: React, Node.js, AWS, WebRTC
Platform: Web • iOS • Android
Integrations: Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, RingCentral, Zapier, Google Calendar
Founder story
Founded in 2019 by Johnny Boufarhat in London. Johnny, who was confined to his home due to an illness, wanted to find a way to attend events and connect with people virtually. He built the first version of Hopin while in his apartment, eventually leading it to become one of the fastest-growing European startups in history.
What it does
- Provides multi-track virtual venues with stages, sessions, and networking areas
- Features AI-powered 'Speed Networking' to connect attendees based on interests
- Includes robust registration, ticketing, and analytics tools for organizers
- Offers a customizable 'Expo' floor for sponsors and vendor interaction
- Integrates with streaming tools like StreamYard (formerly owned by Hopin).
Who it's for
- Event Organizers
- Marketing Managers
- Community Leaders
- Enterprise Organizations
Why it works
- Engagement: Unlike Zoom, Hopin is designed for 'wandering' and spontaneous interaction
- Scalability: Capable of hosting from 50 to 100,000+ attendees in a single digital space
- Hybrid Focus: Provides tools that connect physical and digital audiences seamlessly
- User Experience: A polished, intuitive interface that mimics a real physical venue.
Growth strategies
- Exploded during the pandemic as the only high- fidelity conference alternative.
- Used an aggressive acquisition strategy (StreamYard, Boomset) to build an end- to-end event stack.
- Targeted large tech conferences to build massive social proof early on.
- Successfully pivoted to a post- acquisition 'Community Suite' focus under Johnny Boufarhat.
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- Zoom Events: Stronger for meetings; Hopin (now RingCentral Events) is superior for multi-track interactive conferences.
- Goldcast: Better for B2B pipeline marketing; Hopin is the specialist for broad audience engagement and expo networking.
- Now backed by RingCentral, Hopin remains a premier choice for high-end virtual experiences.