HqO

HqO

Digital platform for real estate experience management

About HqO

Simplify's Rating
Why HqO is rated
A-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Real Estate

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$152.5M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2018

Overview

HqO provides a digital platform designed to enhance the experience of users in real estate properties. Their Real Estate Experience (REX) Platform integrates data and technology to improve tenant and employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. This platform acts as a central hub for managing user experiences across various property types, allowing operators to assess and optimize the health and performance of these experiences from one location. HqO's platform is widely used, with over half of the Fortune 100 companies relying on it, and it supports more than 400 million square feet across 700 properties in 32 countries. Unlike competitors, HqO offers a comprehensive experience management system that centralizes all property capabilities into a single workflow, along with an exclusive directory of sought-after services and amenity partners. The company's goal is to provide property owners and operators with the tools and insights needed to create exceptional user experiences.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $50M Series D funding supports growth and platform expansion.
  • Acquisition of Symbiosy enhances smart building solutions and European market presence.
  • Growing demand for hybrid work solutions aligns with HqO's platform capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges with Symbiosy could disrupt operations if not managed well.
  • Expansion into European markets may face regulatory compliance challenges.
  • Reliance on venture capital funding may pressure HqO for quick returns.

What makes HqO unique

  • HqO integrates digital, physical, and personal amenities into a single platform.
  • The REX Platform is trusted by over half of the Fortune 100 companies.
  • HqO offers an exclusive directory of impactful services and amenity partners.

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Funding

Total Funding

$152.5M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series D funding is typically for companies that are already well-established but need more funding to continue their growth. This round is often used to stabilize the company or prepare for an IPO.
Series D Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$77M
$50M
HqO
$70M
Twilio
$80M
Handshake
$100M
Affirm

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

401k

Health PPO

Flexible workplace policy

Commuter benefits

Free library & education courses

Company News

GlobeNewswire
Jan 10th, 2024
Hqo Adds Symbiosy, A Smart Office Solution Developed By Hb Reavis, To The Portfolio To Transform Real Estate Experience

BOSTON, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HqO, the world’s leading real estate experience platform, announced today its strategic acquisition of Symbiosy, a workspace technology created by international workspace provider HB Reavis, which offers a portfolio of smart building solutions consisting of systems integrations, IoT, and software interfaces. This acquisition further propels HqO’s growing occupier business and expands its geographical footprint, especially in European business hubs, including London, Berlin, and Warsaw. The transaction comes on the heels of the company’s recent announcement of its Series D funding of over $50 million, along with the much-anticipated launch of the HqO Real Estate Experience (REX) Platform, the first end-to-end experience solution built around the customer. HqO will continue to power HB Reavis’ portfolio of workspaces and support its growing global customer base through this strategic partnership. “Adding Symbiosy to the HqO family is the perfect fit with our vision to put people and their experiences of space at the center of the real estate industry

Commercial Observer
Oct 18th, 2023
Proptech Startup HqO Secures $50 Million Series D Funding

Koch Real Estate Investments led the raise, which the real estate experience platform says will go toward its growth.

GlobeNewswire
Oct 18th, 2023
HqO Raises Over $50M in Series D Funding to Revolutionize the Real Estate Landscape

HqO is connecting real estate to the people with the only platform built around the customer and designed to optimize the complete end-user experience....

GlobeNewswire
Jun 14th, 2022
HqO Acquires Global Workplace Employee Experience (EX) Measurement Leader, Leesman Index, Bringing 1M+ Data Points to Hundreds of Customers Worldwide

As the Global Leader in Workplace Experience, HqO Continues to Expand Critical Service Offerings to Help Improve and Enhance the Office with its...

PlaceTech
Apr 19th, 2021
Hqo receives financing of $107M

With backing from both commercial property and venture capital businesses, HqO has raised $106.9m to date.

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