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Hilight

Hilight

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

Last Round

Seed

May 21, 2025

Total Funding Raised

$300

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

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

edtechemployee recognitionstaff retentionK-12 softwarepeer-to-peer recognitionemployee engagementculture analyticsvertical SaaSshout-out platformpeople opsteacher burnoutB2B SaaSHR tech

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Hilight Comparables

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Hilight Funding Rounds

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Data table
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

Hilight investors
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Hilight a public or private company?

Hilight is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Hilight?

Hilight is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Hilight worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Hilight is not publicly available.

Can I buy Hilight stock?

Hilight shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Hilight's last funding round?

Hilight's most recent funding round was Seed on May 21, 2025.

Who are the main investors in Hilight?

Key investors in Hilight include Tulane Ventures.

Will Hilight IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Hilight.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew Orleans, Louisiana
Employee Range6
Year Founded2022
Last FundingMay 21, 2025

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