Seed · AI & Machine Learning · Vidigueira, Portugal · Founded 2016 · 40–60 employees
HiJiffy is a conversational AI platform specialized for the hospitality industry, founded in 2016 in Vidigueira, Portugal. The company has developed Aplysia OS, a proprietary AI system that automates guest communications throughout the entire hotel journey, from booking to post-stay. They serve over 2,100 hotels across 60+ countries and have achieved remarkable growth, with automation rates averaging 85-90% for their clients. The company secured €3.8 million in funding in 2023, led by Caixa Capital with participation from Lince Capital and Portugal Ventures, plus €1.3 million from the European Commission through the Recovery and Resilience Plan.