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In Boufarhat\u2019s case, he started Hopin in 2019, well before most people could even imagine a locked-down world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salesforce Ventures first participated in Hopin\u2019s Series A last summer and was excited to follow on in the company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20210304005213\/en\/Hopin-Raises-400-Million-to-Scale-Innovation-for-Hybrid-Experiences\">most recent round of funding<\/a>. Hopin\u2019s $400M Series C and $5.6B valuation represent yet another inflection point for the tech industry within Europe, where Hopin was founded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a remarkable achievement for such a young company, and a testament to the team\u2019s relentless execution over the last two years and the size of the opportunity ahead,\u201d said Alex Kayyal, Partner &amp; Head of International, Salesforce Ventures. \u201cWe\u2019ve also been thrilled to help bring Salesforce as a Hopin customer across numerous parts of our business and to also facilitate a product partnership conversation across the two platforms.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With access to even more funding, global talent, and a thriving ecosystem, Hopin is at the forefront of one of the most exciting times to build an enduring software business. 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