# Kwelia

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kwelia

- Industry: Real Estate Development & Operating Companies
- Headquarters: Philadelphia, US
- Website: www.kwelia.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 10, 2012)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Kwelia is a technology company that specializes in providing web server solutions. Their flagship product is designed to enhance the performance and reliability of web applications for various sectors.Kwelia provides high-performance web server solutions, focusing on enhancing online presence for businesses. Founded by John Njoku, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, US. Kwelia raised USD 20,000 in Seed funding from Comcast Ventures and DreamIt Ventures in April 2012, representing its initial round of investment. The company has completed 2 deals overall.Kwelia’s core product is the nginx web server, which acts as a web server, reverse proxy, and load balancer. This software effectively manages multiple requests to ensure faster load times and improved reliability, addressing significant challenges in web hosting. The nginx products are widely utilized in sectors such as e-commerce, media, and technology, serving a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Asia.Kwelia generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models and commercial support services. Clients can select from various support plans tailored to their needs, which include annual or monthly subscriptions for access to nginx software and additional support services. This structured pricing allows for long-term partnerships, ensuring a reliable revenue stream.Kwelia is focused on developing upcoming new products to enhance its offerings, with specific release dates to be announced. The company plans to expand into new geographic regions, particularly targeting markets in Asia and Europe by 2023. Recent funding from the Seed round will be utilized to support these product developments and market expansions, allowing Kwelia to enhance its technological capabilities and reach a broader audience.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 10, 2012 — Start-up Chile
- Seed, Sep 8, 2011, $0M — Comcast Ventures, DreamIt Ventures

## Investors

- Comcast Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/comcast-ventures) — Seed
- DreamIt Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dreamit-ventures) — Seed
- Start-up Chile (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/start-up-chile) — Seed