Hike

Hike Private Limited is an Indian technology company based in New Delhi, founded in August 2012 by Kavin Bharti Mittal. Initially recognized for its AI-powered messaging app, Hike Messenger, the company shifted its focus in January 2021 to develop new social and gaming experiences using blockchain, web3, and AI technologies. Currently, Hike is known for the Rush Gaming Universe (RGU), a mobile-first blockchain-based play-to-earn gaming platform that combines social gaming with economic opportunities for players. Additionally, Hike offers Vibe, a social expression platform that enhances user interaction through personalized digital content. The company emphasizes a user-centric and innovative culture, fostering rapid experimentation and iteration in its product development. Hike primarily serves the Indian market, targeting tech-savvy users interested in social gaming and blockchain-based digital economies.

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Information Technology & Services New Delhi, India Founded 2012 ~203 employees

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Employees
203
-1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$31.8K
Revenue ~$6.5M
Total funding
$254M
Last round May 2022
12-month attrition
18.7%
Tech: 20.4%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Hike went from 238 employees in Jul 2023 to 203 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 13 people joined, 32 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other80
Engineering59
Operations13
Marketing9
Product9
Design9
Sales7
Finance7

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Chief of Staff to COO, Business Operations LeadSan Francisco, CA $125k - $175k 2 weeks agoChief of Staff to CEOSan Francisco, CA $150k - $200k 3 weeks agoFounding SDR ManagerSan Francisco, CA $95k - $95k 3 weeks agoAI SDR (Hike Intelligence)San Francisco, CA $100k - $150k 3 weeks ago

Salaries at Hike

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27 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Software Engineer salaries

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

Layoffs

Details

No layoffs reported in the last 12 months.

  • Sep 2025 (~100%) · New Delhi, India

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Funding

  • May 2022 · Jump Crypto, Tribe Capital, Republic
  • Jan 2022 · Polygon
  • Aug 2016 · Series D · $175M · Tencent, Foxconn Technology Group, Bharti Soft Bank
  • Jan 2016
  • Aug 2014 · Series C · $65M · Bharti Softbank
  • Mar 2014 · Series B · $14M · Bharti Soft Bank

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Hike FAQ

How many employees does Hike have?

Hike has about 203 employees, down 1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Has Hike had layoffs in 2026?

No layoffs at Hike have been reported in 2026 so far. The most recent reported layoff was on Sep 13, 2025.

What is Hike's revenue per employee?

Hike makes about $32K in revenue per employee, based on $6.46M annual revenue and 203 employees.

How much does Hike pay?

6figr has 27 salary profiles for Hike in India and 1 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Hike salaries page. See Hike salaries in India

How much funding has Hike raised?

Hike has raised $254M in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.