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§ Private Profile · Seattle, WA, USA
Spam and fraud call protection, caller ID, and identity services for mobile users, serving hundreds of millions globally.
Hiya has raised $18.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Hiya.
Hiya has raised $18.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Hiya, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, U.S., stands as a prominent provider of comprehensive spam and fraud call protection, caller ID, and identity services specifically designed for mobile devices. The company's advanced technology seamlessly integrates directly with mobile operating systems and carrier networks, actively safeguarding a vast user base from unsolicited and malicious calls while significantly enhancing overall call transparency and trust across its platform. Demonstrating substantial global reach, Hiya proudly serves more than 500 million users worldwide through its dedicated applications and strategic collaborations with major telecommunication providers. The organization's executive leadership features CEO and founder Alex Algard, with Kush Parikh holding the vital position of President. Hiya was formally established in 2016 by Alex Algard, having originated as a highly successful caller-ID application within Whitepages before its independent spin-out to exclusively focus on advanced call protection solutions.
Hiya has raised $18.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Hiya's investors include Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen, 2xN, Bono, Founder Collective, Garden City Companies, Hanabi Capital, M13, Obvious Ventures, True Ventures, Yes VC, Biz Stone, Bryan Meehan.
Hiya has raised $18.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $18.0M Series A in October 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2017 | $18M Series A | Lars Fjeldsoe Nielsen | 2XN, Bono, Founder Collective, Garden City Companies, Hanabi Capital, M13, Obvious Ventures, True Ventures, YES VC, BIZ Stone, Bryan Meehan, Evan Williams, Jared Leto, Mike Krieger, Tony Hawk, Chris Rogers, Nautilus Venture Partners | Announced |
Key people at Hiya.
Hiya is a Seattle-based technology company that provides an AI-powered Voice Intelligence Platform for spam and fraud call protection, branded calling, and secure voice communications, serving over 500 million users worldwide across carriers, enterprises, and consumers.[1][2][3] It protects against robocalls, scams, and deepfake voices while enabling businesses to improve customer connections through tools like Hiya Connect and Hiya Protect, operating in 40+ countries with offices in Seattle, Budapest, and London.[1][2] The platform solves the growing problem of voice fraud in telecommunications by delivering real-time threat detection and productivity-enhancing features, with strong growth evidenced by global carrier partnerships (e.g., AT&T, Rogers, BT) and recent acquisitions like Loccus.ai for deepfake detection.[1][3]
Hiya emerged in 2015 as a spin-off from Whitepages, initially developed as a mobile caller ID and spam-blocking app that quickly gained traction with 25 million downloads by 2016.[1][3] Founder and CEO Alex Algard, who built Whitepages, left to lead Hiya full-time, focusing on network-level voice security innovations.[1][3] Key early milestones include launching Hiya Protect in 2016—the first network-based spam blocker—securing a Samsung partnership for Galaxy phones across 28 countries, and raising an $18M Series A in 2017 led by Balderton Capital to fuel global expansion.[1][3] Pivotal moments like AT&T's adoption for auto-blocking scams and expansions into Europe, Canada, the UK, and Latin America marked its evolution from a consumer app to a comprehensive platform powering 500M+ users.[1]
Hiya stands out in voice security through its end-to-end ecosystem, combining carrier-grade protection, enterprise tools, and adaptive AI. Key strengths include:
Hiya rides the surge in AI-enhanced telecommunications amid rising voice fraud, including robocalls and synthetic deepfakes, which threaten trust in a world where voice remains a core communication channel despite digital shifts.[1][2] Its timing aligns with global regulatory pushes for caller ID verification (e.g., STIR/SHAKEN) and carrier demands for scalable security, positioning Hiya to capitalize on market forces like exploding scam volumes and enterprise needs for authenticated outreach.[1][3] By powering safe connections for 500M+ users and influencing carriers worldwide, Hiya shapes the ecosystem toward a "modern voice infrastructure" that integrates AI for productivity, fostering transparency and enabling genuine business-consumer interactions at scale.[2]
Hiya is poised to dominate voice intelligence as AI evolves to counter sophisticated threats like live scams and deepfakes, with expansions into new regions and products like Hiya AI Phone signaling aggressive innovation.[1][4] Trends such as regulatory mandates, 5G-driven call volumes, and enterprise AI adoption will propel growth, potentially expanding its platform into broader identity verification. Its influence may grow by setting standards for trusted voice ecosystems, evolving from protector to enabler of secure, productive global communications—reinforcing its role as the go-to leader in a scam-plagued phone world.[2]
