22 known investors
WhatsApp is a messaging and calling application that provides text, media, and voice communication services to users across 180+ countries. The app prioritizes end-to-end encryption and operates as a standalone service focused on reliable global communication.
ConsumerSocial
Founders & leadership
JK
Jan Koum
BA
Brian Acton
Investors · 22
Angel ClubSilicon Valley · $10K – $150Kvia Angel Gambino · inferred
Avant LabsBangkok
Beyond1435 GmbHBerlin · $1.1M – $4.3M
Caribbean Export Development AgencySt. Michael
Credicorp Capital Private Debt IILima
Debiopharm Innovation FundLausanne · $1M – $5M
Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures
Fondo Mujer Libre y ProductivaBogotá
FYNSA Private CapitalSantiago
HelicapSingapore · $200K
Investidores.VCSao Paulo
Isaac Lidsky
Moore Multi Family OfficeMonaco
MOST VenturesAlmaty
PINCHelsinki
Plus Ultra Capital Partners$2M – $25Mvia Pablo Grodnitzky · inferred
RaisonAstana · $200K – $400K
Sequoia CapitalMenlo Park · $4.4M – $214M
Serpentine VenturesZurich
StartCoMedellín
ValidusSingapore
Volta VenturesGhent · $108K – $1.1M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does WhatsApp do?
- WhatsApp is a messaging and calling application that provides text, media, and voice communication services to users across 180+ countries. The app prioritizes end-to-end encryption and operates as a standalone service focused on reliable global communication.
- Who founded WhatsApp?
- WhatsApp was founded by Jan Koum, Brian Acton.
- Who are WhatsApp's investors?
- WhatsApp's investors include Angel Club, Avant Labs, Beyond1435 GmbH, Caribbean Export Development Agency, Credicorp Capital Private Debt II, Debiopharm Innovation Fund, Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures, Fondo Mujer Libre y Productiva and 14 more.