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Flywheel

Austin, US · 2 known investors

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.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Founders & leadership

JC
Jason CohenFounder

Investors · 2

NelnetLincoln
Hyde Park Venture PartnersreportedChicago · $500K – $3M

In the news

Flywheel raises $27.5M for medical imaging AI tools - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journalbizjournals.com · Jan 2026Flywheel Closes $25M Equity Fundingfinsmes.com · Jan 2026Flywheel Reports Record Growth in 2025 | Flywheel | Flywheelflywheel.io · Jan 2026Startup Flywheel raises $20 million for managing medical image data - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journalbizjournals.com · Jan 2025Flywheel Raises $22M in Series C Funding | Flywheelflywheel.io · Sep 2021Flywheel raises $14.8M to help taxi drivers keep up with Lyft, Uber, Sidecar | Reutersreuters.com · Jul 2013

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 Nelnet, Hyde Park Venture Partners.
Where is Flywheel headquartered?
Flywheel is headquartered in Austin, US.