Background
Hippo is a design led digital transformation consultancy providing services to complex transformation programmes. They provide services across the full digital value chain from defining the business or policy problem, providing an evidence-based solution design, delivering the project and engineering a digital product or solution.
Headquartered in Leeds, Hippo also have offices in Manchester and Coventry and employ c.250 people. Hippo works with UK Government departments and private sector clients.
We are backing a highly experienced, technical management team which has driven significant and rapid growth.
Our investment partnership
Hippo has a track record of winning new clients, expanding existing client accounts and being valued partners on long-term programmes. They are recognised for their specialist expertise in user-centred design and delivery across key Government departments such as NHS, DWP, Cabinet Office and Defra.
The culture of the business and investment in talent attracts high calibre recruits, enabling headcount growth whilst maintaining quality. Hippo’s work has strong social purpose enabling the UK Government to deliver more effective digital services to improve the lives of UK citizens.
Strategic support through our Growth Toolkit
Since our investment we have closely supported founders Adam and Rob and their team with numerous strategic growth initiatives, leveraging our Growth Toolkit and network: