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Flywheel
Austin, US · 9 known investors
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WP Engine (Flywheel) provides enterprise-grade WordPress hosting infrastructure designed to support high-traffic websites with advanced caching, security, and network optimization. The platform serves digital businesses needing reliable uptime, collaboration tools, and scalable hosting solutions.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 9
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Also in the syndicate · 1
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$25M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2014–2026
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Flywheel went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Flywheel do?
- WP Engine (Flywheel) provides enterprise-grade WordPress hosting infrastructure designed to support high-traffic websites with advanced caching, security, and network optimization. The platform serves digital businesses needing reliable uptime, collaboration tools, and scalable hosting solutions.
- Who founded Flywheel?
- Flywheel was founded by Jason Cohen.
- Who are Flywheel's investors?
- Flywheel's investors include Hyde Park Venture Partners, Nelnet, 8VC, Craton, Lightbank, Ludlow Ventures, Novalis LifeSciences, NVIDIA.
- How much funding has Flywheel raised?
- Flywheel has disclosed $25M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Flywheel headquartered?
- Flywheel is headquartered in Austin, US.