// startup autopsy
Hypios
Open innovation marketplace that couldn't close the loop.
marketfitSlow Death
Years-long decline before final shutdown · Fatal mistake: Failed to achieve sufficient marketplace liquidity on both the corporate demand side and the solver supply side, making the platform too thin to generate consistent value and revenue.
| Founded | 2008 |
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| Closed | 2013 |
| Country | France |
| Sector | Marketplace |
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Key Events Timeline
FOUNDING
Hypios is founded in France as an open innovation marketplace connecting corporations with external problem-solvers.
FUNDING
Hypios secures early funding rounds totaling approximately $3.58M to grow its two-sided marketplace.
LAYOFF
Last known funding round closes; marketplace liquidity remains insufficient with slow enterprise adoption across Europe.
LAYOFF
Team downsizes as revenues fail to cover operating costs; the platform enters zombie mode with limited activity.
SHUTDOWN
Hypios quietly winds down operations after failing to secure additional investment or achieve marketplace self-sufficiency.