WHILL Revenue and Competitors

Location

$23M

Total Funding

Estimated Revenue & Valuation

  • WHILL's estimated annual revenue is currently $34.4M per year.(i)
  • WHILL received $45.0M in venture funding in September 2018.
  • WHILL's estimated revenue per employee is $251,000
  • WHILL's total funding is $23M.

Employee Data

  • WHILL has 137 Employees.(i)
  • WHILL grew their employee count by 9% last year.
Competitor NameRevenueNumber of EmployeesEmployee GrowthTotal FundingValuation
#1
$19.1M76-3%N/AN/A
#2
$8M32-6%N/AN/A
#3
$5M20-9%N/AN/A
#4
$8.5M346%N/AN/A
#5
$5.3M21-9%N/AN/A
#6
$49.7M1980%N/AN/A
#7
$12M48N/AN/AN/A
#8
$8.5M3421%N/AN/A
#9
$30.1M12022%N/AN/A
#10
$56.8M181-1%$199.1MN/A
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WHILL was started by a group of automotive, consumer electronics, and medical device designers and engineers who dreamed of pushing the boundaries of pedestrian transportation for everyone, especially for those who have difficulty walking. Tired of witnessing antiquated products focused on meeting medical insurance requirements rather than user needs, WHILL set out to build a unique alternative. One that is inspired by user-centric design principles that solve customer problems first and foremost. WHILL's goal is to redefine the wheelchair and how it is perceived. Drawing on its design and engineering acumen, WHILL manufactures intelligent personal EVs that empower people to feel comfortable going anywhere in style. Empowering, Customer-Focused Design WHILL eliminates the wheelchair stigma by redefining its perception through a sleek design and innovative features. By reducing the outward appearance of disability that often causes anxiety, WHILL challenges today's conventions with user-centric design principles to improve the personal mobility experience. WHILL delivers products that are fashionable and fun to drive anywhere. Versatility for Independent Daily Living WHILL personal EV's responsive steering, precise handling, and narrow frame ensures ease of maneuvering indoors while its power, speed, 4WD and range covers extreme outdoor terrains necessary for a full day's worth of activities. Safety and Reliability Engineered to deliver dependability and durability while meeting safety standards, WHILL products provide the confidence necessary to drive all day without any fear of being stranded.

keywords:Automotive,Hardware,Healthcare,Medical Devices,Transportation

$23M

Total Funding

137

Number of Employees

$34.4M

Revenue (est)

9%

Employee Growth %

N/A

Valuation

N/A

Accelerator

WHILL News

2022-03-30 - Whill Model Ci2 Wheelchair Review – Forbes Health

Whill was founded in 2009 by an engineering design team in Tokyo after a wheelchair user complained to them about the negative attention he...

2022-03-22 - The WHILL Model Ci2 Power Chair Makes Travel More Accessible

WHILL Model Ci2 | A personal journey of discovery… My father doesn't have use of his right hand due to a spinal cord injury. Therefore, I knew...

2019-11-20 - WHILL brings its autonomous wheelchairs to North American airports

After trials in Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, Tokyo’s Haneda airport and Abu Dhabi airport earlier this year, WHILL, the developer of autonomous wheelchairs, is bringing its robotic mobility tech to North America. At airports in Dallas and Winnipeg, travelers with mobility limitations can book ...

2018-09-18 - Personal Electric Vehicle Company Whill Raises $45M

Whill, Inc., a Yokohama, Japan-based company behind Personal Electric Vehicles (PEVs), raised $45m in funding. The round, which brought total funding to around $80m, was led by investors SBI Investment Co., Ltd., Daiwa PI Partners Co. Ltd. and Daiwa Corporate Investment Co. Ltd (affiliates of D ...

2018-09-17 - WHILL raises $45M to help people with disabilities get around airports and other large venues

WHILL, the startup known for creating sleek, high-tech personal mobility devices, announced today that it has closed a $45 million Series C. The funding will be used for expanding into new international markets, as well as developing new products for large venues, including airports and “last-mi ...

Company NameRevenueNumber of EmployeesEmployee GrowthTotal Funding
#1
$24.7M137N/AN/A
#2
$21.1M140-8%$103.6M
#3
$39.1M142-2%N/A
#4
$38.5M1463%$158.3M
#5
$28.5M149N/AN/A

WHILL Funding

DateAmountRoundLead InvestorsReference
2016-06-01$17.5MBEight Road VenturesArticle
2018-09-18$45.0MUndisclosedMultipleArticle