HelloGiggles - About the company
HelloGiggles is an acquired company based in Los Angeles (United States), founded in 2011. It operates as an online community for women. HelloGiggles has raised $1.25M in funding. The company has 319 active competitors, including 22 funded and 28 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Popsugar, POPxo and Refinery29.
Company Details
HelloGiggles is a online community for women covering topics such as DIY and crafting projects, beauty, friendship, sex & relationships, pop culture, pets, television & movies, nostalgia, fandom, tips on savvy and stylish living meant to inspire a smile. Founded by Zooey Deschanel, Molly McAleer and Sophia Rossi. Acquired by Time Inc. in October 18, 2015.
- Website
- hellogiggles.com
- Social
- Registered Address
- New York, New York
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2011
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.25M in 1 round
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
25th among 319 active competitors
Employee Count
20 as on May 31, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by TimeInc (Oct 19, 2015)
Legal entities associated with HelloGiggles
HelloGiggles is associated with 1 legal entity given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GALVANIZED BRANDS LLC CIN: 462234157 , United States, Active | Dec 26, 999 | - | 15 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
HelloGiggles's acquisition details
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HelloGiggles's funding and investors
HelloGiggles has raised a total funding of $1.25M over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Seed round on Nov 13, 2014 for $*****. 4 investors participated in its latest round. HelloGiggles has 8 institutional investors and 1 angel investor.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of HelloGiggles:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 13, 2014 | 6240940 | Seed | 1786589 | 7970981 | 4556427 | 4265370 |
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HelloGiggles' founders and board of directors
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HelloGiggles has 20 employees as of May 26. Here is HelloGiggles's employee count trend over the years:
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HelloGiggles's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of HelloGiggles include Popsugar, POPxo and Refinery29. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of HelloGiggles, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Popsugar 2006, San Francisco (United States), Acquired | A women focused lifestyle brand | $46M | 69/100 | |
2nd | Provides content platform for lifestyle/fashion, beauty, and health topics | $11.8M | 67/100 | ||
3rd | Refinery29 2004, New York City (United States), Acquired | Digital media company focused on womens fashion and lifestyle | $137M | 54/100 | |
4th | Bustle 2013, New York City (United States), Series D | An online media publication with a focus on women | $50.5M | 52/100 | |
5th | Women-centric lifestyle content platform | - | - | 49/100 | |
6th | Lifestyle and entertainment portal for Indian women | - | - | 45/100 | |
7th | Australia based digital media platform targeting women | - | - | 44/100 | |
8th | Brit + Co 2011, San Francisco (United States), Series B | Creative do-it-yourself courses and tools | $50M | 43/100 | |
9th | MissMalini 2008, Mumbai (India), Acquired | Online platform publishing content focusing on lifestyle and entertainment | $4.16M | 43/100 | |
10th | Online platform providing news on women lifestyle | $2.68M | 42/100 | ||
25th | HelloGiggles 2011, Los Angeles (United States), Acquired | online community for women | $1.25M | 33/100 |
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HelloGiggles's Investments and acquisitions
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