HYPEBEAST

HYPEBEAST is a global contemporary lifestyle and culture media company founded in 2005 by Kevin Ma. Initially starting as a sneaker blog, it has expanded into a multifaceted platform that covers fashion, streetwear, art, music, design, and lifestyle. HYPEBEAST has a significant readership across North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The company operates several key divisions, including its flagship media platforms that produce digital content through sites like Hypebae, Popbee, Hypetrak, Hypeart, and Hypedrive. HYPEBEAST also runs HBX, a global e-commerce platform offering a curated selection of menswear, womenswear, and lifestyle products from over 300 brands. Additionally, it publishes a quarterly print magazine and operates a full-service creative agency called Hypemaker, which provides brand strategy and content production services. HYPEBEAST has grown organically and went public in 2016, employing around 100 staff members.

Media Production Hong Kong, Hong Kong Founded 2005 ~311 employees

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Employees
311
+1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
12-month attrition
16.7%
Tech: 12%
H1B filings, FY2024
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
13
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

HYPEBEAST went from 324 employees in Oct 2024 to 311 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 8 people joined, 7 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other89
Marketing88
Design54
Operations26
HR14
Engineering14
Sales13
Finance12

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Design1

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