Hilight

Hilight

Private
New Orleans, LouisianaEnterprise Softwarehttps://hilightedu.com

Last Round

Seed

May 21, 2025

Total Funding Raised

$300

Momentum Score

25 /100

Company Overview

Hilight is an education technology company that provides a software-as-a-service platform for schools and districts to facilitate peer recognition, rewards, and culture data analysis to improve staff morale and retention.

Sector

Enterprise Software

Verticals

HR, Vertical SaaS, Business Intelligence

Business Model

B2G

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Government Contracts, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

staff recognition platformEdTechpeer-to-peer recognitionteacher retentionemployee recognition platformK-12 softwarevertical SaaSschool culture platformB2Gteacher burnoutemployee engagement platformGovTechgovernment contractsculture dataESSER funds

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Hilight Comps

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CompanyStatusEst. ValuationRev Multiple
OpenAIPrivate$86.0B~40x
CoherePrivate$5.0B--
Competitor 1Public$XX.XBXXx
Competitor 2Public$XX.XBXXx

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Hilight Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
SeedMay 21, 2025
AcceleratorMar 14, 2024
Pre SeedJun 19, 2021

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Krissy Taft

Co-founder And CTO Of Hilight

Founding Team

Claire Smith

Founder CEO

Founding Team

Hilight Investors

Notable investors and investment history

InvestorRounds
The Idea VillageAccelerator
4.0 SchoolsPre Seed
Tulane VenturesSeed

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  • Dec 22, 2025

    Added Cajon Valley, an education company, as a customer.

  • Dec 17, 2025

    Added Flemings Hotel Mayfair Ltd from the Hospitality sector.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew Orleans, Louisiana
Employee Range13
Year Founded2022
Last FundingMay 21, 2025

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