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hypt

Seed
Co-Investors: 1
Worblaufen, CH
MarTech
Closing: February 2025

Summary:

  • Problem and Solution: Traditional marketing strategies face limitations due to rising costs, declining trust in ads, and challenges in precise targeting. hypt addresses these issues with its Word-of-Mouth Manager, a B2B SaaS tool that makes word-of-mouth marketing scalable and measurable through chat funnels, ad management, and real-time reporting.
  • Uniqueness: hypt leverages intrinsic customer motivation without relying on incentives. Results include 40% personal recommendations, 70% written feedback, and 30% positive Google reviews, significantly enhancing online reputation and lead quality.
  • Traction and Market: Currently at USD 895 thousand ARR with 51 customers (only Switzerland – including UBS, CONCORDIA, Nestlé, Microsoft Switzerland, and ImmoScout); target: USD 6 million ARR by 2026 (DACH region + US market entry). Market potential: USD 48 billion globally (all companies with 50+ employees).

Problem

Word-of-mouth marketing is undeniably the most powerful and authentic promotional tool, yet its potential often goes untapped due to the challenges of measuring, scaling, and monetizing it effectively. Simultaneously, engaging target audiences has become increasingly challenging. Consumer trust continues to erode with the rise of inauthentic social media ads, while regulations like GDPR and corporate privacy measures, such as Apple’s initiatives, make precise targeting even more difficult. Meanwhile, customer acquisition costs are soaring, climbing an average of 20% annually. Traditional methods struggle to keep pace: cold calls frequently go unanswered, and email campaigns get buried in overcrowded inboxes. These challenges underscore the limitations of conventional marketing strategies and emphasize the pressing need for innovative, personalized, and more effective approaches.

 

Solution

hypt introduces the “Word-of-Mouth Manager”, a B2B SaaS tool designed to help businesses strategically harness the power of word-of-mouth marketing.

Key Features:

  • Chat Funnel Builder: Leverages an interactive chatbot to activate satisfied customers by encouraging them to share recommendations, provide feedback, and generate positive Google reviews.
  • Ads Manager: Facilitates the creation and optimization of personalized, authentic recommendations that customers can easily share with their personal networks via messaging apps.
  • Full-Funnel Tracking & Reporting: Offers real-time insights into recommendation performance, customer feedback, and key metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making for enhanced outcomes.

 

USP (Unique Selling Proposition)

hypt digitizes and scales word-of-mouth marketing by leveraging customers’ intrinsic motivation, eliminating the need for external incentives.

This approach delivers:

  • Increased Recommendation Rates: On average, 40% of users provide personal recommendations.
  • Valuable Customer Feedback: 70% of users leave written feedback.
  • Enhanced Online Reputation: 30% of users write positive reviews, boosting Google rankings and strengthening online presence.

Unlike its competitors, who primarily focus on referral marketing (refer to the data room for a detailed list), hypt stands out with its “personal” approach. This strategy drives significantly higher recommendation rates by fostering genuine, intrinsic endorsements to personal networks, ensuring high-quality leads for businesses.

Business model

hypt operates with a scalable licensing and setup fee model complemented by various add-ons, offering significant upselling potential tailored to different customer segments:

  • Starter: USD 99/month, providing limited basic features.
  • Pro: USD 249/month, offering advanced functionality.
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing, averaging USD 36 thousand ARR.

Market

Initial Market

  • USD 1.5 billion
  • ICP: Enterprise customers, particularly in the finance and insurance sectors in Switzerland and the US, with 250+ employees

Long-Term Potential

  • USD 48 billion
  • Global market targeting all companies with 50+ employees; enabled by self-onboarding

Traction

Exit Potential

  • Strategic Acquisitions: Major software companies such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or industry specialists may seek to integrate hypt’s technology into their portfolios.
  • Private Equity: Investors specializing in marketing and SaaS solutions.
  • IPO: A potential path for hypt with continued growth and market leadership in Word-of-Mouth (WOM) management.

The Team

Pascal Sollberger

Co-CEO

Tobias Wegmüller

Co-CEO

Roger Ellenberger

CTO

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