Wickr
Latest round
- Series B
Last raised
- Apr 2016
Total raised
- $73M
Investors
- 7
About Wickr
Wickr Inc.Wickr Inc. specializes in encrypted communication services. The company was founded in 2011 in New York, US. In June 2021, Amazon Web Services, Inc. acquired Wickr Inc. Joan Bofill is the founder, and Joel Wallenstrom is the current CEO.AWS Wickr offers a secure end-to-end encrypted communication platform designed to enhance data privacy and protect sensitive information within organizations. The platform features advanced encryption technology, enabling secure messaging, voice, video calls, and file sharing across mobile and desktop devices. Released as part of Amazon Web Services, AWS Wickr serves a diverse range of users, including executives, security teams, and field operators, facilitating secure internal communications and enabling collaboration with external partners while adhering to strict compliance requirements.Revenue for AWS Wickr is generated through subscription-based models for its secure communication services. Organizations subscribe to various pricing plans tailored to their needs, encompassing options for cloud-native or self-hosted deployments. The business-to-business structure involves enterprises engaging directly with AWS to acquire licenses for the Wickr platform, facilitating secure communications within their teams.Following the acquisition by Amazon Web Services, Inc. in June 2021, Wickr Inc. is positioned for future growth through the enhancement of its product offerings and expansion into new markets. The company aims to introduce additional features and services that cater to the evolving needs of users, although specific product launch dates have yet to be disclosed. Global expansion plans target increased market penetration in regions including Europe and Asia-Pacific, focusing on compliance-heavy industries.
Who invested in Wickr
7 investors across 3 rounds
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Who invested in Wickr?
Wickr has 7 investors on record across 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Wickr raised?
Wickr has raised 3 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Wickr last raise money?
Wickr's most recent round on record is a Series B, in Apr 2016.
What does Wickr do?
Wickr is a marketing/advertising company.
Where is Wickr headquartered?
Wickr is headquartered in New York, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Wickr?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back marketing/advertising companies at Wickr's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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