AUSTIN,
Texas, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Findhelp, a
leading social care software company dedicated to connecting all
people in need and the programs that serve them, today announced
the acquisition of Kiip, a pioneering New
York-based startup known for its innovative approach to
reducing administrative burdens for at-risk populations and service
providers. Together, the two organizations will offer a powerful
end-to-end approach to social care solutions that can help improve
health equity to the more than 46 million people who have used
Findhelp to locate vital resources. This acquisition marks a
significant step forward in helping individuals seamlessly access
critical benefits.
Founded in 2021, Kiip has helped a range of community-based
organizations (CBOs) improve how they deliver services to
populations in need. They use a human-centered approach that gives
individuals free storage for their most vital documents, plus
transparency into their applications for services and benefits.
Kiip will further enable Findhelp's existing technology by
integrating their two-sided platform built specifically for
CBOs to simplify and streamline their workflows and interactions
with those seeking services. Kiip also provides a completely free
set of tools for those seeking help that improves their experience
accessing benefits and services.
A critical pain point throughout the social care ecosystem is
the friction people face in discovering and applying for benefits
and services that will help them. People struggle to find and
retain their personal documents needed to apply for and maintain
those benefits and services which leads to increased application
failure rates, churn, and work for CBOs and their staff. The
acquisition of Kiip eliminates these pain points for CBOs and
provides strategic alignment that leverages technology to improve
lives.
Noah Harlan, Founder and CEO of
Kiip, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, "Joining
forces with Findhelp represents an exciting opportunity to scale
our combined impact. By integrating Kiip's technology with
Findhelp's platform, we can transform how organizations deliver
social care services, streamline their processes, and improve their
success rates in getting people the help they need, while
significantly improving how individuals access and engage with
essential social care services."
Erine Gray, Founder and CEO of
Findhelp, echoed Harlan's sentiments: "At Findhelp, our goal has
always been to simplify the complicated process of getting help. We
have built the nation's largest and most active network of
programs, serving leading health systems, state, local
governments, and community-based organizations throughout the
country. The Kiip team understands how important a good user
experience is in the social sector, and have built innovative
technology that complements Findhelp's mission and product suite.
I've really enjoyed getting to know Noah and the team and I know
they'll be a valuable part of our future."
Kiip's investors include AlleyCorp, Acumen America, Sorenson
Impact, and the Partnership Fund for New
York City, all of whom supported Kiip's unique approach to
its mission. "Kiip has built best-in-class software that has been
instrumental in empowering thousands of individuals to access
essential social care services such as food insecurity and
housing," said Tanya Beja, General
Partner at AlleyCorp. "This acquisition will significantly expand
the reach of these meaningful resources to drive social care
accessibility for millions of people."
The acquisition is expected to strengthen Findhelp's position as
a leader in social care software, combining Kiip's expertise in the
experience of individuals seeking help with Findhelp's robust
platform and extensive network of programs.
For more information about Findhelp and Kiip, visit
company.findhelp.com.
About Findhelp
Building healthier and happier
communities starts with supporting the whole person. That's why
Findhelp was founded in 2010: to connect all people in need to the
programs that serve them with dignity and ease. Our software
platform enables community organizations, governments, and
businesses across industries to easily manage and coordinate care.
From screening and closed-loop referrals to outcomes tracking and
actionable health equity insights, Findhelp is leading the
modernization of the social safety net.
About Kiip
Kiip describes its platform as 'Social
Services: Simplified'. Founded in New
York City with the aim of reducing administrative burdens
for at-risk, vulnerable, and marginalized populations and the
organizations that serve them, Kiip's digital tools have helped
thousands of individuals gain access to benefits and services
around the country.
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